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Atec Day Tours

Calle Central, Costa Rica
+506 2750 0398
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One of our favorite activities is the visit to the BriBri Indigenous Group Stibrawpa in the Moun
a must do for the chocolate lover--help prepare chocolate from the tree to the tastebud!
Look for this sign on main street in Puerto Viejo to set up an unforgettable adventure
One of our favorite activities is the visit to the BriBri Indigenous Group Stibrawpa in the Moun
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Ranked #3 of 10 tours in Puerto Viejo
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: ATEC The Talamancan Association of Ecotourism and Conservation,is Talamanca’s original ecotourism provider. Since 1989, ATEC— a non-profit, grassroots...... more » Owner description: ATEC The Talamancan Association of Ecotourism and Conservation,is Talamanca’s original ecotourism provider. Since 1989, ATEC— a non-profit, grassroots organization—has been providing fun, unique, ecologically and socially responsible activities for visitors to our area. We also offer a communication center with internet and select local items useful for your travels. From our website and our shop in the center of Puerto Viejo, ATEC represents over 100 local tour guides in 16 communities in the South Caribbean. Whether it’s your first time leaving your home country or you’re an experienced traveler, we encourage you to stop into our busy little shop and let our 20 year’s of experience provide you with a special and exciting experience you’ll never forget. ATEC also works actively with many local conservation and community organizations. « less
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vike010
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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22 reviews
7 helpful votes
“good service and the friendliest smile”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Booking a trip at A.T.E.C is nice,; Sharon helped out really friendly and her cheerfull advice on what to see made me smile all day: so friendly. I booked a half-day trek to Manzanillo. Try to get Tino as a guide: he is the best! Even the short walk in his homegarden was an adventure as he made it like... More

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Karen B
Machias, Maine
1 review
“ATEC provided us with such wonderful experiences with well-educated and fun-loving guides”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

As a university professor, I used ATEC for a study abroad course focused on ecotourism and sustainable development. The staff at ATEC were incredibly helpful and flexible in working with me to create a series of fun and educational experiences for students. ATEC is a true leader in community-based tourism initiatives and is dedicated to ensuring that tourism is a... More

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KingRP
Orlando, Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Great Tours from a wonderful community-based non-profit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

This is the best place to book tours in Puerto Viejo. Surrounded by a green chain link fence on the main street across from the two story shopping center it can be easy to miss. More

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Goodnow
Rocky Mount, Virginia
1 review
“ATEC provided the ultimate fun-filled trip while still helping to promote the conservation of local culture and culture!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2011

I am a college ecotourism professor and I have used ATEC twice as my tour provided for two study abroad courses. Out of all the tour provided througout the world, ATEC has earn top points for integrity, safety, flexiblity, and for utilzing local guides, hotels, and food, Students agree that ATEC is awesome and consistently have ranked the courses through... More

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