Los Chiles, on the northern coast of Costa Rica, is a launch pad for those looking to take a trip along the beautiful River Frio and across the border into Nicaragua. If you have the opportunity to sail this river in either direction, it is well worth it. Most boats dock in the small town of San Carlos, on the banks of Lake Nicaragua.
The ride down the river is full of different types of wildlife, including many species of birds, capuchin and howler monkeys, and loads
of turtles. San Carlos is a quiet little town, with exquisite scenery. Lake Nicaragua is simply immense, majestic in its own right.
If you are starting in Costa Rica, you will need to get an exit stamp and pay a US$7 entrance fee to enter Nicaragua. If you are in San Carlos and just wish to explore around the lake or down the river, there are plenty of boats along the dock for hire. A ride down the river shouldn’t cost you more than US$10 or $15 dollars.
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