Experience the thrill of zip-lining through the majestic Guanacaste trees, an activity suitable for everyone from the age of 3 and up, as parents can participate alongside their children. The Papagayo Canopy Zip-Line tour is one of the most popular activities in Costa Rica, and our top priority is your safety. Our experienced guides will ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey as you soar through the forests and over rivers. Keep a lookout for crocodiles lazing around the waters, and you may spot some owls, iguanas, howlers, or even a sloth! After your zip-line adventure, embark on a journey to explore the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. Travel through the backcountry dirt roads and farmlands of rural Costa Rica, which are still traveled by horseback, offering a true feel of cowboy country in Guanacaste. Continue your adventure by exploring the tropical dry forest of the region, passing through creeks and small rivers while surrounded by trees. Did you know that Costa Rica is home to over 900 species of birds? Keep your eyes peeled, as you may spot some of them during your adventure.

Looking for a fun adventure that you feel comfortable bringing your whole family? We've got you covered. Just come join us for a day at The Monkey Sanctuary. Take a day off from worrying about what your kids are getting up to in the hotel or on the beach and spend a few hours being kids yourselves! All you need to bring is yourselves and get ready to spend the day with the monkeys. Visit the Monkey Sanctuary! This is one of the most kid-friendly and family-friendly experiences in Guanacaste Costa Rica and suitable for all ages. Orphaned baby monkeys are not always adopted by another family of monkeys, so when they are found they are brought here. They usually haven't developed the skills to survive in the wild so the Monkey Sanctuary becomes their permanent community. Here you will be able to visit a couple of different species of monkeys including the famous Howler Monkey. The Monkey Sanctuary rescues more than just monkeys. They rescue sheep, horses, and other animals. The Monkey Sanctuary is a certified sanctuary in Costa Rica.

This incredible ATV experience begins and ends at Papagayo Floating & Canopy. For two action-packed hours you will travel in two distinct regions of the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. To begin your journey you will have the opportunity to traverse the backcountry dirt roads and farmlands of rural Costa Rica. These roads are often still traveled by horseback, so you can get a real feel for the cowboy country of Guanacaste. Next explore the tropical dry forest of the region, a true adventure where you will pass right through creeks and small rivers while amongst the trees. This adventure is a perfect family filled experience, get the kids outside, but give them adventure. Make sure that if you are riding tandem to keep your eyes open for the various species of butterflies, birds, and even sloths that make up the wildlife of that region, and take in vibrant plant life. This tour has several rest places and beautiful viewpoints, where you can appreciate enchanting volcanoes, like the Volcán Rincón de la Vieja. Did you know Costa Rica is home to over fifty species of hummingbirds?

The Original Canopy Tour at The Congo Trail features 14 platforms, 11 cables, and 3 hanging bridges, with distances ranging from 50 to 400 meters. You'll soar through the treetops, reaching heights of up to 30 meters above the forest floor. Kids from three years old on can participate along with an adult! Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for monkeys and other wildlife foraging in the canopy. Our professional zip-line guides will fit you with all the necessary safety equipment, including harnesses and helmets, and provide you with a detailed safety briefing before you begin your adventure. Once you're all set, get ready to feel the thrill as you glide through the canopy, zip-lining down 100's of meters of cable suspended between giant Guanacaste trees. Between each zip-line, you'll find sturdy platforms that lead you to the next thrilling step. Explore the natural forests that have existed for hundreds of years, and immerse yourself in authentic Costa Rican culture and nature. Don't miss your chance to experience the Original Canopy Tour at The Congo Trail Canopy Tour - a truly unique and unforgettable adventure!

Get out and explore the famous beaches in Costa Rica! On this charming two hour adventure tour, there is a bit of rugged off-road driving and it is well worth it. This is the perfect way to explore some of the natural beauty of Guanacaste as you make your way to a Costa Rican beach. Our experienced guides will give you safety instructions, then take you on a journey to some secluded beaches only available via ATV. This is a wonderful way to sightsee some of the picturesque white sand beaches of  Costa Rica without the hassle of having the headache of a rental car.   Our guides will take you along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, where you can stop at one of the white sand beaches Guanacaste is famous for. Wear a bathing suit, and pack some sunscreen, and try taking a dip in the beautiful waters. And if you are lucky you might just spot some great marine life, or if you'd rather just take in the views of the waves and the smells of the saltwater, you can just relax. This is a very family-friendly adventure.

Explore the Costa Rican jungle landscape on your own ATV mountain tour. Our experienced tour guides will take you on a true adventure through the winding jungle roads. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of driving your ATV through the photo-perfect back trails of Guanacaste's famous jungle-covered mountains. After climbing the mountains we can stop to see breathtaking views from around 1200' foot elevations, and continue the adventure along Costa Rica's Pacific coast. These biodiverse mountain areas are teeming with tropical wildlife; and if you are lucky you might see all kinds of different species of birds,  butterflies, monkeys, and maybe even jungle cats. Ride around and explore the countryside surrounding the small towns dotted in and about the area, while you ride past cantaloupe farms and see waterfalls if they are in season (rainy season typically from June-October). During the ATV tour we can also ride past some centuries-old rural farmhouses. This is a thrilling experience to be able to remember your wonderful time in Costa Rica.  

In the midst of the rainforest exists one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. “Los Teñideros” lies at the end of one of the most beautiful rivers of Costa Rica. the Rio Celeste. Los Teñideros is located where two streams of crystalline water merge into one. The mix between the minerals of the river and the minerals from the volcano crater create the famous celestial blue hue that gives the river its name when the sunlight reflects off of the high mineral content of the waters. It is within the composition of the water which contains the colloidal silica that is reflected off the sunlight and fool the human eye by returning an image of turquoise blue suspended in the water. The Rio Celeste waterfall has been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Costa Rica - a must see when in Guanacaste. Did you know that located within the park and covered by a dense cloud forest lies the Tenorio Volcano? But don’t worry it’s been dormant for years.

Experience one of Guanacaste’s greatest natural wonders: sloths in their native habitat. Driving from the lowlands of Guanacaste, at the base of majestic active volcanoes, snaking between the giant Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, you will cross the continental divide and enter into Bijagua. Bijagua means “two waters” and is named after the influence of the climate and the rain on the area. This is a nature hikers' paradise, replete with the biodiversity for which Costa Rica is famous. And, of course, the sloths, hanging from the trees and branches, always "smiling." Usually, mothers will be carrying their babies. Bijagua also provides the perfect climate and rainforest environment for exotic reptiles and frogs, like the Red Eyed Frog, Green-and-Black Poison Arrow Frog, Blue Jeans Frog. For wildlife lovers, put this on your “Must-Do” list while visiting Costa Rica. Did you know that Sloths spend 90% of their time upside down?

Our naturalist guides can take you to great areas in Rincon de la Vieja National Park to add to your bird count. Central America, in general, and Costa Rica, in particular, are in a privileged geographical position, making the region a planetary birding paradise. The equatorial country is inserted between tropical areas, making it an important host for a wide variety of fauna and flora species. Birds are one of the biggest animal groups in Costa Rica - both resident and migratory flock here from all parts of the world.   Costa Rica has 12 of the planet’s 18 different life zones and a wide range of micro-climates. One respected catalog recently posted a count of 930 species observed in Costa Rica. Many birding groups have identified over 100 species in a single day's outing in various Costa Rican locations; 150-species days have been reported. Some highlights are Quetzals, Macaws, Toucans, Tanagers, Eagles, aquatic birds, hummingbirds and Manakins.

Adventure beckons at Hacienda Guachipelín positioned at the foot of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Guachipelín Ranch and Spa is an eco-tourism hotel featuring natural hot springs, jungle forests, pristine waterfalls, and bubbling volcanic mud pools. These are just some of the many attractions you can enjoy during a stay with us at the Adventure Park in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Bring the whole family for a daylong adventure, we even provide a traditional Costa Rican lunch! Ride Costa Rican ranch horses from our working horse and cattle ranch and celebrate the Guanacaste region’s cowboy heritage. Enjoy a relaxing journey to natural volcanic thermal hot springs or spectacular waterfall pools. Transform yourself on our “cowboy-for-a-day” tour. Have fun bird watching, hiking trails, and enjoying the amazing natural landscape of this region. Beautiful views around this spectacular, biodiverse, region await you at Guachipelín Ranch.  

Spend the afternoon at the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Explore and swim in the turquoise waters that pool at the bottom of the in La Oropéndola waterfall - which reaches 82 feet in height - and then soak in the hot spring of the Rio Negro to soothe your muscles and rejuvenate your skin. Hike the Las Pailas trail through a dry tropical rainforest, keep your eyes open as the park is home to more than 300 species of birds, as well as other wildlife like iguanas, snakes, monkeys, and more!   Lastly a short distance from the waterfall you will be surrounded by volcanic hot springs that are heated naturally by the Rincon de La Vieja Volcano. Heated volcanic clay is available for a spa and body rejuvenation experience. You can also jump into heated natural pools situated between hanging bridges. Don’t worry if it sounds like a full day of adventure, lunch is included.  

Your adventure begins with an exhilarating tubing experience, where you can choose between class II and III tubing based on the river condition and mountain weather near the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. We recommend wearing shorts or a bathing suit, water shoes, and a t-shirt for this trip. Next, get ready to soar through the air on our canopy zip line, featuring nine cables and seventeen platforms that crisscross the canyon of the Colorado River. After zip lining, it's time to rappel down a natural stone wall towering at 20 meters (65 feet) high. You can even climb up again if you desire. We provide helmets, safety harnesses, and leather gloves for your safety, and our guides will be with you every step of the way. To make your experience even better, your adventure-filled day will end on a high note with a relaxing time at The Aquetzally Spa. Our treatments use natural products from the region to soothe and rejuvenate your body and mind. After your thrilling activities, relax in the pool and enjoy a refreshing swim. Then, indulge in the flavors of Costa Rica with a variety of dishes at our lunch buffet. So come and experience an unforgettable day of adventure and relaxation with us!