When our original
excursion was cancelled, we hastily beat a path to the shore excursion
desk and booked a 7:15 tour to Tortuguero Canal known as the Amazon of
Costa Rica. It was a fascinating trip down the canal. As our boat made
its way down the river we discovered howler monkeys, sloths, birds of all
sorts and a crocodile. It was an exciting tour. We were blessed to get
the first tour as we were told that by the time the river gets saturated
with boats, much of the wildlife retreats into the jungle.