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Introduction
Caño Negro, considered a bird sanctuary, is among the highest ranking in Central America and the most outstanding in the world.
The results of a recent count place our country and Caño Negro in a privileged position for birders from around the world to come and observe the wide variety of species in the Caño Negro node, Río Frío - Maleku corridor and wetlands of the Río Medio Queso of the ICT National Bird Route.
Rural tourism
Caño Negro offers its visitors a unique experience that brings them closer to the lifestyle of the nearby towns with hostel or lodge type accommodations that, due to the local characteristics, focus on rural tourism or agritourism. These lodging sites provide tour services in Caño Negro including bird watching, boat or canoe rides, night or fishing tours and sometimes agritourism.
Maleku indigenous population
Another attraction is that indigenous families of the Maleku community live within its territory, in Guatuso, with whom religious ceremonies can be practiced in areas considered sacred, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the culture of the native people. Visitors will be able to enjoy theatrical plays, handicraft sales, medicinal plant tours, traditional gastronomy and Maleku cultural tourism.
The indigenous population is mainly located in the canton of Guatuso, within the “Maleku Indigenous Territory”. It currently has a population of 1423 people, located in three palenques or settlements: Margarita, El Sol and Tonjibe. The El Sol palenque is located 4 km from San Rafael of Guatuso; Margarita is located 6 km east and 2 km southeast of San Rafael and Tonjibe is located 2 km from the Margarita palenque.
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