Category: Eco-adventure

Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica

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Pacuare Lodge is a unique jungle getaway nested deep inside the enchanting and captivating Pacuare River and tropical forest. It is a recognized ecolodge completely surrounded by nature in its purest and most primitive state. Guests of the lodge experience the most coveted of travelers rewards, an opportunity to savor the spirit of the rainforest!

The lodge has been carefully designed for a perfect balance with its natural surroundings. It has been cited by World Tourism Organization for its model sustainable ecotourism practices, and was chosen by Outdoor Magazine as one of the 10 best adventure destinations in the world. The two-story lodge has 8 cozy wooden bungalows with thatched palm roofs that hide beneath giant tropical trees, a rustic dining area on the first floor, and an open-air lounge on the second floor with sitting areas and hammocks.

Tips

There are two ways to get there, by a jungle path or rafting, taking the raft could be the fun.

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Levada do Castelejo, Porto da Cruz, Madeira

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Levada do Castelejo is one of the most well-known walking paths of Porto da Cruz civil parish, Madeira. This is an easy and charming walk. The “Levadas” are a remarkable, ingenious irrigation system that was developed in the 16th century by the first settlers, to distribute water from the high mountain springs to the slopes and valleys. Nowadays, there are around 1400 km of Levadas in Madeira ready for you to explore and discover breathtaking views. This walk offers you the possibility to have very good panoramic views of some villages of Madeira northern coast. The end of the path is the Castelejo waterfall, it takes about 2 hours to reach it. You will be charmed by the forest and the panoramic views, the villages with their terraces for subsistence farming will be unforgettable. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of the forest and the blue of the sea down the the mountains will complete the natural beautiful scenario.

Tips

Always be accompanied by an accredited guide and before starting your walk make sure that you have updates instructions on the route. Take with you this two phone numbers: 291 700 112 Civil protection and 112 Emergency number.
You can make a reservation on line before your visit to the island. At the moment of the reservation take instructions about what you will need to do the walk.

Safari photo, Africa

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Would you like to see animals in their habitat? Would you like to be able to photograph them close? So, nothing better than a safari photo… There are several tourism operators offering safari photos private with 2 people, depending on your budget and the type of accommodation that you agree or safaris in a group of 10 people and more. You have also the choice of the route. The route can be done with 4 x 4 vehicles like Land Rovers or in some minivans. You will be accompanied with a guide who will speak your language and who knows well the region to lead you safely. Usually there are also local guides who will accompany you in your adventure. You could cross the vast reserves in Africa as the Amboseli Park where you will find herds of elephants among other animals, you could see Mount Kilimanjaro, visit Lake Manyara, which is considered a bird paradise, the crater of Ngorongoro classified world heritage by Unesco, the Tsavo Park, classified as the second largest park of Kenya with a very important and varied fauna or just simply go through the plains of the Serengeti. In these natural reserves you will discover many species living freely and in full nature, species that you do perhaps not imagined… you’ll be really surprised!

Tips

For this kind of travel, it is better to confide to a recognized tourism operator. It is very important to do it with someone who has a good experience and reputation and on which you might expect to get in touch 24-hour at destination.
It is suitable to bring fresh clothes but not shorts and sweaters with short sleeves or sandals. The ideal is to cover the most possible to avoid possible pitting and wear comfortable sports shoes. Sunglasses and hats are also recommended.
Of course, don’t forget your camera or video camera, the images that you will capture will remember you this wonderful experience of adventure at any time.