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ATV Tour
Ricaventura offers different options:
- Tour de la Gloria
- Tour de Bijagual
- El Gran tour de los Siete Pueblos
Tour de la Gloria: The tour of la Gloria begins at the northernmost point of Hermosa Beach where we access the trail to ascend into the rainforest where riders can take in the beautiful view of the Nicoya Peninsula and the Pacific Coast.
Tour de Bijagual: the tour of Bijagual begins in the mountains directly behind Jaco, continues by Cataratas del Zorro (Zorro Waterfall). There’s a short stop at Mirador Fila Negra (viewpoint) and refreshments at Marta’s Restaurant.
El Gran tour de los Siete Pueblos: Our first stop is at Cataratas del Zorro (Zorro Waterfall), then we continue to Mirador Fila Negra (viewpoint located at an elevation of 3000 ft) with breathtaking panoramic views of Jaco, Playa Hermosa & Herradura. Lunch at Mata de Platano alongside the Tulin River after we pass by La Gloria Waterfalls.
| • Location: Jaco | • Distance for Jaco: in Jaco |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Activity Level: Easy, advanced, or moderate |
| • Minimum Persons: no minimum | |
| • What to bring/wear: Comfortable Clothing | |


Waterfalls Canopy Tour
Ride six adrenaline-pumping cables and explore the canopy from our three-story tree house, 12 platforms, a Tarzan swing, and suspension bridges.
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We have the top safety record in the area, and our tour meets international safety standards. Discover the mammoth trees, exotic flowers, vines, and waterfalls as you enjoy the thrilling combination of speed and exhilarating exotic beauty. This tour includes a short 20 minute nature walk, solo or with our experienced guides. Come hang out with us!
Ride along the deserted farm tracks where we will point out all that nature provides. Arrive at the waterfall to refreshing chilled fruit drinks. Immerse yourself in the gentle cascades of fresh water. Eat fresh local fruits
while we give you a luxurious skin treatment you will never forget. Amble back refreshed and relaxed, then reflects on your day.
If you are an experienced rider, you can take a Mountain Top Adventure, the views are spectacular and the wildlife amazing. There are plenty of opportunities to stretch the horses to top speed, making this truly and unforgettable riding experience.
| • Location: Jaco | • Includes: Nature walk, guides, fruits, and water |
| • Departure Time: 8:00/11:00/2:00 | • Recommended: Everyone (Must weigh between 60 and 260 pounds) |
| • Duration: 2 hours | • What to bring/wear: Shorts, shirt, tennis shoes or sandals, and a camera |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Highlights: Waterfalls, canopy |
| • Minimum Persons: no minimum | • Activity Level: Mild |


Discovery Horseback Tour
Join us for a two and a half hour tour which takes you to our secret waterfall deep in the jungle.
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Ride along the deserted farm tracks where we will point out all that nature provides. Arrive at the waterfall to refreshing chilled fruit drinks. Immerse yourself in the gentle cascades of fresh water.
Eat fresh local fruits while we give you a luxurious skin treatment you will never forget. Ambles back refreshed and relaxed, then reflect on your day.
If you are an experienced rider, you can take a Mountain Top Adventure, the views are spectacular and the wildlife amazing. There are plenty of opportunities to stretch the horses to top speed, making this truly and unforgettable experience.
| • Location: Hermosa | • What to bring/wear: Comfortable clothing and long pants |
| • Departure: 8:45 a.m. / 2:45 p.m. | • Distance from Jaco: 5 minute drive |
| • Duration: 2 hours | • Highlights: Waterfall, happy healthy horses. |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Activity Level: All levels, kids welcome |
| • Minimum Persons: no minimum | • Amenities: Cool drinks, fresh fruit |
| • Includes: Natural spa treatment | • Recommended: Everyone |


Aerial Tram
Once participants arrive they will be greeted and welcomed by our Friendly staff, and will enter the facility in an open-air coach pulled by a tractor.
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After a short video presentation, guests will be divided into smaller groups, some will proceed directly to the boarding station for the Tram Ride, and others will start the 45-minute walk with a naturalist guide. On our trails you can appreciate the heart of the rainforest where there is an abundance of plant and animal species. From these trails we perceive the forest in a different way; we have more time to take pictures, search for wildlife or stop in a specific spot and look around us. Our trails and the Aerial Tram ride are an excellent combination to get to know and appreciate the rainforest from the ground to the treetops.
| • Opens: 7:30 am (every 30 minutes) | • Minimum Persons: no minimum |
| • Duration: 2 hours | • Highlights: Exploring the rainforest from two different levels |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Includes: Multimedia presentation, guided walking tour, snake exhibition, and Heliconia garden, medicine garden and the aerial tram |
| • What to bring/wear: Light clothes, tennis shoes, raincoat or windbreaker, insect repellent, binoculars and camera | |


Tortuga Island Cruise
Start off your day with a short drive to a restaurant where you will receive a traditional Costa Rican breakfast.
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Resume travel to the dock where you will board the catamaran. Enjoy drinks and tropical fruits as you are served by the crew on your relaxing, 75-minute trip to Tortuga Island. There is a bar, two deck pools, and two nets (to sunbathe over the water) for your enjoyment. Arrive at the beach and take an optional snorkeling tour while the crew sets up. Return for a delicious lunch which includes an appetizer, a salad bar, an entrée, and dessert. Play on the beach or rent a water vehicle. After two hours of relaxation, the boat will return to take an alternate and more scenic route home.
| • Location: Puntarenas | • What to bring/wear: Swimsuit, sunscreen, camera, and change of clothes, towels. |
| • Departure Time: 7:00 a.m | • Highlights: Blue water, white sand, green mountains |
| • Return Time: 6:00 p.m | • Activity Level: Easy |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Includes: Transportation, Breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, soft drinks, live music, and a multilingual guide |
| • Minimum Persons: 2 | • Recommended: Everyone |


Horseback Tour at Hacienda Agujas
Hacienda Agujas is a family owned cattle ranch. We will choose out of our 50 horses which one suits your experience level best.
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We have rolling hills, pastureland, many deep jungles, several mountains with panoramic ocean views, and a river. You will see monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws. You will see several waterfalls that cascade into the ocean.
Because our farm is so big, we have many different trails and can pick out the ones that best suit your needs and interests. We are a safety conscious establishment, specializing in groups that have little or no experience. We are licensed and insured. We include basic training and have helmets if required.
| • Location: Hacienda Aguas | • Highlights: Individualized tours |
| • Departure Time: 9am / 2pm | • Activity Level: Easy |
| • Duration: 2.5 hours | • Includes: Basic training, helmets, fruits, Water, transportation |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Recommended: All ages and experience levels |
| • Minimum Persons: 2 | • Distance from Jaco: 10 minute drive |
| What to bring: Long pants, plain color clothing, mosquito repellent, and Cameras. | |


Arenal Volcano & HotSprings
The visit to the most active volcano and the opportunity to relax in the hot springs, will offer an unforgettable experience.
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In route towards to the volcano you will past by La Fortuna the closets town to the volcano where in a cleared day you will have the opportunity to admired the majestic colossus. Costa Rica most active volcano periodically erupts, rumbling as it sends clouds of smoke and ash into the sky. Witness the spectacle of the volcano at night, watching the red lava snake down the Mountain and illuminating the sky like a magnificent display of fireworks. Take time Out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you well feel the rumblings of the volcano. Enjoy the different optional activities offered at the resort.
| • Location: La Fortuna, Arenal | • Highlights: Hot springs, Active Volcano |
| • Departure Time: 7:30 a.m. | • Activity Level: Easy |
| • Return Time: 6:00 p.m. | • Includes: Entrance fee to the hot springs, guide, transportation, lunch, and dinner. |
| • Available Days: Wednesday, Friday Sunday | • Distance from Jaco: 4 hours |
| • Minimum Persons: 2 | • What to bring: Light clothing, jacket, bathing suit, towel, comfortable shoes, sandals, and camera. |


Arenal Volcano & Hanging Bridges Nature Journey
The Arenal Volcano tour makes for an excellent full day expedition. Costa Rica Nature Journeys has put together a wonderful program to enable you to experience the most active volcano in Costa Rica and a true monkey encounter in the rainforest canopy.
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As you travel by coach your naturalist guide will narrate describing the history, agriculture, and other interesting facts about the country and its culture. Along the way, you will see many plantations raising crops such as coffee, sugar cane, and common tropical house plants. You will also see mesmerizing waterfalls, cloud forest, rivers, picturesque villages; you will take a brief stop for lunch in the quaint town of La Fortuna, nestled just below the Arenal Volcano. In addition to viewing the majesty and beauty of the erupting volcano, Costa Rica Nature Journeys will take you to explore the rainforest canopy on THE HANGING BRIDGES. This is a 3 hour easy-moderate level hike through the tree-tops on bridges suspended 150 ft above forest floor. Following a fantastic nature hike, your host will drive you to a natural mineral hot springs; heated by the volcano. Relax, enjoy and prepare yourselves for something truly amazing. Dinner will follow your hot springs visit on your way home.
| • Location: La Fortuna, Arenal | • Distance from Jaco: 4.5 hours |
| • Departure Time: 6:30 a.m. | • Highlights: Hanging Bridges Hike, Hot springs, Active Volcano |
| • Duration: all day | • Activity Level: Easy |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Amenities: Restrooms |
| • Minimum Persons: 4 | • Includes: Entrance fee/hanging bridges, Naturalist guide, transportation, lunch, dinner, and hot springs. |
| • What to bring: Long pants, neutral colored clothing, mosquito repellent, swim wear/towel, and cameras. | • Recommended: Families, nature lovers |


Bijagual Waterfall Hike
The terrain is steep in and out; the level of this hike is moderate to difficult. Your enthusiastic guide will lead you down a trail, sharing his knowledge of flora and fauna along the way.
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There are many opportunities to view various reptiles, mammals, and birds. The green and black poison arrow frog is commonly found on the trail. At the bottom of the trail you will find several Swimming holes, and up above you will see one the highest waterfalls in Costa Rica. Relax, swim, get your energy back and head up and out; you can choose the hiking pace for your own comfort. Looking to get some exercise? This adventurous hike is not only great for nature seekers, but an excellent half day work out. The terrain is steep in and out; the level of this hike is moderate to difficult. Your enthusiastic guide will lead you down a trail, sharing his knowledge of flora and fauna along the way. There are many opportunities to view various reptiles, mammals, and birds. The green and black poison arrow frog is commonly found on the trail. At the bottom of the trail you will find several Swimming holes, and up above you will see one the highest waterfalls in Costa Rica. Relax, swim, get your energy back and head up and out; you can choose the hiking pace for your own comfort.
| • Location: Bijagual (Near Jaco) | • Distance from Jaco: 25 minute drive |
| • Departure Time: A) 6:30 am B) 1:00 pm | • Highlights: Great exercise, waterfall, natural swimming pools, forests, Scarlet Macaws, and Toucans. |
| • Return Time: A) 11:30 am B) 5:30 pm | • Activity Level: Difficult |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Minimum Persons: 4 |
| What to bring/wear: Swimwear under Neutral colored shorts/t-shirt, hiking shoes or tevas, repellent, cameras, water, energy bar, and binoculars(opt.) |


Carara National Park
Carara National Park, formerly a biological reserve, is one of the best rain forest hikes in all of the Central Pacific area; with more than 430 species of birds, 4 species of monkeys, countless butterfly species, iguanas, frogs, bats, armadillos, anteaters, crocodiles, and much more. This is a great hike for everyone willing to observe wildlife in its natural environment.
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A half day journey through 3 trail systems, all on an easy level of hiking, offering a variety of flora which in some cases the trees reach over 45 meters (150 ft). The 14,000 acres of national park hosts one of the most diverse ecosystems in Costa Rica and if you are into birding, it is a must! Carara is home to the second largest population of Scarlet Macaws in the country. This can make for an exciting nature hike, with your expert naturalist guide leading your way safely through the forest and opening the possibilities to view a large variety of rain forest mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
| • Location: Carara National Park | • Available Days: Daily |
| • Departure Time: 6:00 am | • Minimum Persons: 4 |
| • Return Time: 11:00 am | • Highlights: Monkeys, scarlet macaws, and large rain forest trees |
| • Distance from Jaco: 20 minute drive | • Amenities: Bathrooms and a nearby restaurant |
| • Activity Level: Easy | • Includes: Entrance fee, professional naturalist guide w/ high quality telescope, transportation, snacks, water |
| • What to bring / wear: Long pants, neutral colored clothing, repellent, cameras, extra water, and binocular | |


Manuel Antonio National Park
Your day will begin with a 2 hour sight seeing drive heading south for Manuel Antonio National Park.
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Your knowledgeable guide will share stories of Costa Rican folklore and of the local agriculture: sugar cane, watermelon, teak trees, and African oil palms. Arriving at the park in the early morning will help you beat the heat and the crowds, and most importantly get you in the park while the animals are the most active. Manuel Antonio is known for the high possibility of viewing the two and three toed sloth, three species of monkeys, and swimming in the calm emerald water surrounded by white sand beach and lush rain forest. Lunch will follow the visit to the park. (A special request can be made for a picnic lunch served in the national park). A relaxing day of natural wonders awaits you!
| • Location: Manuel Antonio | • Distance from Jaco: 1.5 hours |
| • Departure Time: 6:30 am | • Highlights: Sloths, monkeys, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters |
| • Return Time: 5:00 pm | • Activity Level: Easy - Moderate |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Amenities: Showers and Restrooms |
| • Includes: Entrance fee, professional naturalist guide w/ high quality telescope, transportation, and lunch. | • Recommended: Excellent for the whole family and nature lovers. |
| • What to bring / wear: Shorts/t-shirt, Swimwear under clothing, beach towel, repellent, sun block, cameras, extra water, and binoculars optional. | |


Jungle Crocodile Safari
Our bilingual tourist guide offers expert orientation about the crocodiles and other associated wildlife.
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On the way downstream, the boat heads along the Estero Guacalillo, a most awesome mangrove ecosystem that features four different species of mangrove trees. In addition to sightseeing, photography and videotaping are permitted. Tourists receive a bottle of cold drinking water along with a brochure that shows all 56 bird species commonly sighted along the river.
| • Location: Tarcoles | • Distance from Jaco: 20 minutes drive |
| • Departure Time: 8:30am / 10:30a.m / 1:30p.m / 3:30p.m | • Highlights: 15ft Crocodiles and 56 species of birds |
| • Duration: 2 hours | • Activity Level: Easy |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Includes: Bottle of water and bird species guide, transportation. |
| • Minimum Persons: 2 | • Recommended: Everyone |
| • What to bring / wear: Light cotton clothes, sneakers or sport sandals, a cap or hat, binoculars, camera, and film. | |


Vista Los Sueños Canopy Tour
The Vista Los Sueños Canopy is a Project that is designed not only as an extreme adventure, but a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment, and maintaining safety as our number one priority.
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We are strategically located 5 minutes from Los Sueños Marriott Resort and Marina, with spectacular views of the Herradura bay and Island, also the Nicoya Golf.
Our property is 80 acres of land in witch 50% is primary forest specifically ware the canopy is located, that is what gives us the opportunity to view the Scarlet Macaws, Chest nut mandible Toucans, also white face monkeys are commonly spotted in the area.
The adventure starts on a 15 minute ride on our specially designed tractor with capacity for 40 people, once we arrive to the top of the mountain we return on the Zip Lines witch include 15 platforms, 14 cables with a total distance in cables of 3.5 kilometers, including the longest cable in this area 2400 ft!!!!!! This adventure can be enjoyed with our 100% bilingual guides, which are certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board (I.C.T)
| • Departure Time: A) 8:00am, B) 10:00am, B) 1:00pm, C) 3:00pm | • Duration:2 hours |
| • Available Days: Daily | • Minimum of persons: No minimum |
| • Distance from Jaco: 20 minutes | • Highlights: Herradura Bay and Island and Nicoya Golf, scarlet macaws |
| • What to bring: Shorts, shirt, tennis shoes or sandals, and a camera | • Include: Bilingual Guides and fresh fruits |


White Water Rafting and Manuel Antonio National Park
A class III / IV challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, through a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palms plantations.
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Rafters should be physically fit and ready for adventure. When the tour ends, you’ll be taken to Rancho Los Tucanes, to enjoy our famous gourmet lunch.After that we will take you to Manuel Antonio National Park Once there, our certified and bilingual guides will give a description of natural history. Inside the park there are a variety and abundance of animals that are just waiting to see you, and our guides will be happy to explain the diverse nature of each and every one of them. It is very important to know that the park is host to many endangered species: the Squirrel monkey, which is commonly seen around. Other species of interest are: the Howler monkey, white faced monkey, and agouti, the two and three toed sloth to name a few.
| • Location: Quepos | • Highlights: Monkeys, raccoon |
| • Departure Time: 7:00am | • Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, breakfast, fruits, snacks and lunch. |
| • Duration: Full Day | • Available Days: Daily |
| • Minimum Persons: 4 people | • What to bring / wear: Sunglasses with croakies cord, bathing suit, waterproof camera, sandals & beach towel |


Fishing, Sun and Fun
Private boat to Tortuga Island, where you can fish on the way to the Island. You’re able to catch: mahi-mahi, yellow fin tuna, Spanish mackerel, Wahoo, Big eye tuna, and many different species of the Pacific Coast.
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Big eye tuna, and many different species of the Pacific Coast. As soon you get to the Island, you can enjoy the turquoise water or relax on the white sand beaches when the crew will cook what you catch on the grill at the tico style.
| • Location: Herradura | • Departure Time: 7:00am |
| • Duration: Full Day | • Available Days: Daily |
| • Minimum Persons: 2 people | • What to bring / wear: Sunglasses, bathing suit, camera, sandals & beach towel |
| Includes: Ground transportation from your Hotel in Jacó area. Captain, mate, ballyhoo bait, pen international & shimano reels and rods, fighting chair, fresh fruit, sandwiches, snacks, the boats have the latest in equipment. | |
ANY FISH YOU CATCH THE CREW WILL COOK IT FOR YOU THERE AT THE ISLAND!! |
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Surf Lessons
DayStar offers customized surf tours on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for surfers of all ability levels.
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Make the most of your surf trip — whether it be learning the basics in Playa Jacó, or riding the big waves at Hermosa, Waves Costa Rica and its guides will make sure you learn the meaning of the Pura Vida (“ pure life ”) which makes this magical little country a surfer's paradise. Besides the breathtaking beaches and natural thrill of learning to surf. Our surf trainers tailor a package to suit your needs, do everything they can to make you comfortable, and share their fascinating knowledge of Costa Rica with you between surf lessons. If you have always wanted to learn how to surf, or if you just want to score the best waves without the hassle of dealing with the roads, rental cars and understanding the ever changing surf and weather conditions, please consult with us.
| • Location: Playa Hermosa | • DepartureTime: The time of the lesson will be set according to high tide |
| • Duration: 2 hours | • Available Days: Daily |
| • Minimum Persons: No minimum | • Activity Level: Mild |
| • What to bring/wear: swimming clothes | • Highlights: Learn basic ocean knowledge — how to read the waves, the tide, the swell and the wind. Learn the fundamentals like paddling methods, how to “duck dive”, and how to get to your feet. |
| • Includes: surfboard rental, rashguard, fruit, water, hotel transportation. | |


Sea Kayak
Kayaks and canoes have been plying the oceans of the world for centuries. They were created as tools for survival and travel. Their design remains basically unchanged after generations of refinement. Their beauty lies in their simplicity and functionality.
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This ½ day tour can be enjoyed in either sit-on-top sea kayaks or outrigger canoes. The kayaks have excellent backrests and tandems and singles are available, the outriggers are perfect if you are large family or have really small kids.
Once there snorkeling is included if conditions permit. A fresh fruit buffet is served on the beach and bottled water is included as well. Ask about an optional lunch on the beach for groups of 8 or more. The tour operates from Playa Agujas, just 17 minutes away. Morning and afternoon departures are available so just call the tour desk for details
| • Location: Playa Agujas | • Departure Time: 8:15am / 2:15pm |
| • Duration: 1/2 day | • Available Days: Daily |
| • Minimum Persons: No minimum | • What to bring / wear: Comfortable Clothes, sunscreen, swimming suit, hat. Foot wear that can stay on your feet and get wet, change of cloths and a towel, camera. |
| • Highlights: Showers and changing rooms as well as clean bathrooms facilities available | • Activity Level: Easy |


Golf Tee Time
Nestled alongside an exotic rainforest with breathtaking ocean views, this 18 hole, par-72 championship course offers not only a a challenging ted Robinson- designed layout, but also a spectacular gallery featuring brightly hued macaws.
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| • Highlights: Macaws, monkeys | • Minimum Persons: 1 person |
| • Activity level: Challenging | • Available days: every day |
| • What to Bring: comfortable clothing | |


Massages
With more than 25 years of spa and 10 years of trusted professional service in Costa Rica, Serenity Spa offers outstanding and memorable spa treatments. Relax in the hands of the experts.
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Trusted professional service in Costa Rica, offers outstanding and memorable spa treatments. Relax in the hands of the experts. Upon arrival our staff will conduct a brief consultation to ensure that you receive the treatment that is best suited to your needs. Your privacy will be protected at all times. Your therapist will leave the room so you can change in private and you will be draped at all times. We have both male and female therapists. All therapists are completely professional and extremely well-trained. Please notify us if you have a preference regarding the gender of your massage therapist.
| • Location: Jaco | |
| • Available Days: Daily | |
| • Recommended: Everyone |


The Naranjo River drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, through a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palms plantations. Rafters should be physically fit and ready for adventure.
| • Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, continental breakfast, and lunch. | |
| • Pick up time: 07:00 and 12:30pm | |
| • Rating: Difficult |
This full day adventure includes a journey into the very remote back country of the Rio Savegre for a 4 hour guided rafting trip with class II / III rapids. There are great swimming holes and a large variety of birds
| • Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages | |
| • Pick up time: 07:30am | |
| • Needs: Sunglasses with croakies cord, bathing suit, waterproof camera, sandals & beach towel. | |
| • Rating: Moderate/ Challenging. Age Restrictions. |


