The town of gold, historically inhabited by poachers and gold diggers, is now an example of a successful community-driven eco-tourism initiative. ACODOBRARTI, the local association operates all tours in the area.
All about Gold Town, Nature, and History
El Tigre is a small village located northwest of Puerto Jimenez and is known for its wealth in gold and history. The two arms of the Tigre River nourish this place with life and the precious mineral that has been extracted by hand for many years.
On the tour, you will visit the Tigre area of Corcovado National Park. The trail is a loop of approximately 8 Km with steep hills and very active hiking. This area is covered by primary forest, where you can visit waterfalls, viewpoints, natural pools and tunnels used to extract gold.
At dusk, you will do a night tour to look for amphibians and reptiles. This package includes accommodation and 3 meals at a cozy home with a local family departing and going back to Pto. Jimenez.
THE TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS AT A GLANCE
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
01:00 p.m.Transport from Puerto Jimenez to Dos Brazos.
02:00 p.m. Arrival in Dos Brazos and a relaxing afternoon (for an extra, you can add a Gold Panning or a Birdwatching Tour).
06:00 p.m. Dinner.
07:00 p.m. Night hike.
09:00 p.m. Bedtime.
06:30 a.m. Breakfast.
07:00 a.m. Meet with the guide at the bamboo building to start your Day Tour at Corcovado.
07:30 a.m. Start hiking up the "Rompe Pechos"
10:00 a.m. Arrival at the look-out
12:00-2:00 p.m. Arrival at the accommodation for lunch. End of the tour.
02:30 p.m. Transport from Dos Brazos to Puerto Jimenez.
El Tigre community invites you to stay at their cozy local homes. Zulay and Ligia, your hostesses, will provide an unforgettable rural experience. The one night accomodation at el Tigre is clean and simple. You can have your own private room with shared or private bathroom and finish your day with a massage from Zulay (not included in the price) while hearing the river run and the birds sing. You will feel like part of the family and share with them three delicious typical meals (included).
This small town, with scenic beauty, is a great birder destination, offering dozens of species daily, and many trails to explore. During dry season, the place is perfect to cool off in the wild waters of the river surrounded by primary forest trees.
Explore the heart of Corcovado, the Sirena Biological Station. After an exciting boat ride, you’ll arrive at “the most biodiverse place on earth” to discover some of its wonders.
The booking price listed applies for a minimum of 2 people. Ask about available dates before submitting your booking request.
Important Note: All Corcovado tours need to wait for our confirmation. This confirmation can only happen until six months before the tour's initial date. Overnight and day tours run with a minimum of 2 participants. If you're a solo traveler we'll keep you informed.
NOTES:
If you're booking a Corcovado tour, we will update the name of your guide, meeting point and time in your Invoice so keep an eye on the update notification!
If starting from Pto. Jimenez, we encourage you to come to our office the day before your tour.