TOUR RULES & REGULATIONS

Operating regulations and safety standards for visitors.

1) Curi-Cancha Reserve is open from 7 am to 3 pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

2) Curi-Cancha Reserve reserves the right to refuse admission or to cancel tours due to weather conditions, natural disasters or any other unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

3) For security, and internal control, reasons related to Civil Liability Policies, a visitor registry must be maintained. Anyone who wishes to use Curi-Cancha Reserve trails must present an official photo identification card (PASSPORT, DRIVERS LICENSE OR COUNTRY ID) when registering. The presentation of an official form of identification is a fundamental requirement to participate in tours and/or use of the facilities at Curi-Cancha Reserve.

4) Visitors may walk the trails on their own, but we do recommend taking a guided tour to improve your experience and learn more about the local flora and fauna.

5) All visitors must cancel the daily admission fee as well as any other applicable fees, based on the services provided, to enter the Reserve.

6) Visitors between the ages of 0 - 4 enter free of charge.

7) Visitors over the age of 5 must pay.

8) Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

9) Please save your proof of payment while on the premises; Curi-Cancha Reserve personnel may request it at any time.

10) Respect and follow all recommendations, instructions and safety regulations provided by Curi-Cancha Reserve personnel.

11) For your own safety, stay on the trails established for visitor use and do not enter restricted areas.

12) Do not make noise or do things to disturb or frighten the animals. Respect the silence of nature and other visitors.

13) Prohibited Conduct: No person shall:

• Climbing trees or swinging on lianas.
• The use of laser pointers.
• Littering.
• Feeding the animals.
• Smoking.
• Carrying weapons of any kind.
• Entering the reserve with pets.
• Manipulating or collecting any species of animal, plant or insect whether dead or alive.
• Causing excessive noise.
• The use and possession of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances, as established by the law on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Drugs of Unauthorized Use, of Costa Rica. Any person who appears to be under the influence of one these products will be denied access to the Reserve or will be asked to leave.

14) Filming for commercial purposes, without the proper authorization of Curi-Cancha Reserve, is strictly forbidden.

15) Safety instructions provided by Curi-Cancha personnel are mandatory.

16) Visitors who fail to comply with the measures set forth in this document or who display any type of behavior that may inconvenience or put others in danger, whether or not they are visitors, or that hinder the normal development of the activity, automatically renders their reservation at Curi-Cancha Reserve null and void and will be asked to leave the premises immediately, with no right to a refund.

What to bring:

A passport, or a copy of it, a driver's license or country identification card, which you must present at the reception desk when registering.

Closed, comfortable shoes, long pants, water, insect repellent, sunscreen and a waterproof jacket.

Your collaboration with the maintenance and operation of Curi-Cancha Reserve ensures that we may all continue to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the cloud forest.