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Guatuso
If you want to learn about the sugar cane production process, there is a farm in Guatuso that has two sugar mills, one manual and one electric. During the tour, visitors can observe the process of extracting the juice from the sugarcane, enjoy the juice and walk a path through the forest along the Samen River. You also learn about elements of the peasant culture such as the oven where homemade bread is made, observing the old kerosene lamps, gourds, baskets, mills, oropendola nests and the mats that functioned as beds in the past.
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Los Chiles is a rural and agro-ecological tourism destination, focused mainly on bird watching, that reinforces the preservation and responsible visitation of their 2 wetlands, internationally known for their important environmental characteristics. The citizens of Los Chiles cultivate corn, cocoa and beans. Enjoy the experience of everyday life in rural Costa Rica while taking in the scenery and wildlife. Because Los Chiles sits right on the Rio Frio, this is a great destination if you’re an avid birder.
Also, if seeing wildlife up close is one of your top priorities, you won’t want to miss the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. This area is among the most important wetlands in the world and is also home to diverse ecosystems. In the area there are rural tourism lodges, sodas and restaurants with traditional local food and entertaining activities in the rural environment.
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