Description: A short distance north of Bahia Paraiso Rain forest Lodge, the clear, blue-green fresh water of the Rio Claro (or Clear River) flows into the Pacific. We offer a guided nature walk to this marvelous destination. You will be able to swim in sweet water and then slowly and safely float into the salt-water reception of the ocean. (As a separate tour, it is also possible to arrange for a boat or kayak expedition up river). The walk to and from Rio Claro is as much an experience as the river itself, as you walk along the shoreline path next to magnificent coastal reefs and secluded coves, on one side, and towering tropical growth, on the other side, you are in awe of how incredibly beautiful all of this is.

Attractions: Shoreline trails, under a canopy of rain forest and beside beautiful corral rock and secret coves, where you see, hear and smell the ocean in interaction with this bio-diverse tropical paradise; a fresh water oasis; heliconias, orchids, wild gingers, ferns; strangle fig trees; kapok trees "ceibo de playa"; yellow mom bin trees (the fruit of which is one of the most desired by many of the inhabitants of the rain forest); beach almond trees (the favorite fruit of the Scarlet Macaws); cow's tongue plants; hanging vines, lianas and much, much more.

Routing: We start down by the beach and head north to the rocky point, where the strangle fig trees are found, turn inland and then north again, bordering the ocean all the way. We will walk up and down small hills and ravines until we reach the sandy beach between the Rio Claro River and the ocean. After the rest and swim at Rio Claro, we will come back the same way.

Timing: The hike from Bahia Paraiso to Rio Claro will take approximately one hour with various stops along the way to appreciate all the bio-diversity. We will remain at Rio Claro for one and a half hours and the hike back will take about half an hour. Total of 3.5 hours.

Includes: Specialized naturalist guide, refreshments and fruits at Rio Claro.