On the grounds of the huge, 1100-hectare Finca Pangola, there is a swathe of dense, green primary rainforest, home to some of the oldest and largest trees in all of Costa Rica. This is Cinco Ceibas. And yes, there are five glorious ceiba trees that you see, as you walk 1.2km along the raised wooden boardwalk through the jungle. The stroll is paired with horseback riding, kayaking, or an ox-cart ride, plus lunch, for a carefully choreographed adventure.
Cinco Ceibas offers transportation for day-trippers from San José or La Fortuna. If you have your own wheels, it's a one-hour drive on mostly gravel roads from La Virgen. From the highway north of town, take the turn off to Pueblo Nuevo. There is supposed to be a new highway in the works, which will make this journey faster and easier, so ask around before you set out.
