May through November
Wildlife Season.
Five Properties. One Window.
From May through November, each Cayuga property enters its most active period. The season looks different at every location. Here is what is happening, and what is included at each property.
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Arenas Del Mar Resort
Rainforest & Beach
4 NightsArenas del Mar sits where rainforest meets the Pacific. During Wildlife Season, waterfalls in the area run at full force, and wildlife moves through the property throughout the day. The Nauyaca Falls experience is at its best when the rains have been building for weeks.
- Manuel Antonio Private Tour
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Sustainability Tour
- Night Walk on Property
- Pure Relaxation Massage
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Hotel Aguas Claras
Caribbean Coast
4 NightsThe Caribbean operates on its own calendar. September and October are when water clarity along this coast is strongest, making Cahuita reef snorkeling more rewarding. Sloths, monkeys, and birdlife are part of daily life on the property, often without needing a guided excursion.
- Snorkeling in Cahuita National Park
- Dolphin Tour
- Chocolate and Waterfall Tour
- Night Hike
- Yoga
Uvita, Costa Rica
Kura Boutique Hotel
Whale Coast
4 NightsKura sits above Ballena Marine National Park, where humpback whales migrate through Pacific waters. The hotel overlooks the whale-tail shoreline. Whale presence increases during specific months within the season. Outings go out when ocean conditions allow.
- Whale and Marine Exploration
- Sloth Tour
- Waterfall Exploration
- Rainforest Reset Spa
- Mixology Class and Tasting
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Senda Monteverde Hotel
Cloud Forest
3 NightsThe cloud forest gets more active as moisture builds through the season. Birding in Monteverde is strong year-round, but the Resplendent Quetzal is more commonly observed during specific months. Experienced guides make the difference between hearing wildlife and seeing it.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Horseback Riding
- Forest Rain Bath Spa Experience
- Mixology Class and Tasting
- Night Walk
Gulf of Chiriquí, Panama
Isla Palenque Resort
Private Island
4 NightsA private island in the Gulf of Chiriquí. The rainforest is at its fullest early in the season. Dolphins are common in the gulf. Whale activity increases offshore as the season progresses. Guides shape each day around what is most active in both the forest and the water.
- Marine and Coastal Exploration
- Island Wildlife Walk
- Evening Wildlife Walk
- Master Cocktail Class
- Relaxing Massage
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