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.

Do you want a thrill? Start your day's adventure by flying through the forests of Guanacaste, suspended securely above the ground through the treetops on one of two state-of-the-art zip-line courses before returning to ground level to cruise on ATV’s along the historic donkey trail that runs through the mountains.   First, you have the option of zip-line courses: Either the renowned Original Zip-Line Tour, consisting of eleven different runs and three hanging bridges. Or if you want your heart to race a bit more, you may want to take your shot at our Extreme Zip-Line tour option; this will send you on some intense attractions, like our Tarzan Swing and Superman Ziplines.   After your pulse settles it is time for an exhilarating guided ATV ride. If you choose to go to the beach we will bring you to an off the beaten path, only accessible by ATV, local beachfront. Alternatively, you can explore the forests and jungles that encompass much of the stunning landscape and is home to various species of birds, monkeys, butterflies, and reptiles.

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.  

Need transportation to our main facility in Nuevo Colon choose this option for pick up and drop off from most main hotels? Pick up our round trip transportation and join in on the fun. We wouldn't want you to miss any action, so we are here for you. Providing you with exceptional English-speaking customer service designed to answer all of your questions about your destination is our primary goal. We partner with local companies to offer shuttle services throughout Guanacaste. We offer transport twice a day to all major hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals. See below for our full schedule and if you don't see where you are staying, that's ok! Contact us and put your location on the pick-up schedule. Chat with a representative live to schedule your pick-up time and let us help get your Costa Rican trip going. Did you know Costa Rica is home to one of the world's five blue zones? A blue zone is a place in the world where life expectancy is higher than average. Come visit Guanacaste and see for yourself why that is.

One of the most popular activities to do when visiting Guanacaste Costa Rica is zip-lining through the canopy of giant Guanacaste trees. At the Congo Trail Canopy Tour, you will experience authentic Costa Rica and explore natural forests that have existed for hundreds of years nestled in this quiet enclave of Central America. Our professional zip-line guides will fit you for harness, helmet, and all other necessary safety equipment. The Extreme Canopy Tour is our newest and most adrenaline-packed canopy tour. First try out the extra-long zip-lines, some over 450 meters in length, and feel the freedom as you glide through the forest canopy...three heart-racing times. Then experience the rush of rappelling from 22 meters up to the treetops and get ready for the ride of your life. The Congo Trail Extreme Tarzan Swing is known as one of the most exhilarating rides in Guanacaste. Once you reach your 20+ meter platform you are harnessed in for the heart-pounding adrenaline filled Tarzan Swing drop that will make you wish you hadn't eaten that egg burrito for breakfast.

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 Congo Canopy. 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! Our guides will be here to help give a detailed instruction course on how to properly manage your ATV's and ensure safety for the tour. Four times the fun awaits you on this great family combo. Children six years old and up can now drive their own ATVs, ride their own horses, fly on the zip-line course, and visit The Monkey Sanctuary to see rescued monkeys and other animals, there is even a petting zoo. Let your kids spend the day just like their grown-up counterparts. Enjoy our Family Combo and experience four different activities designed for children and adults together. We use our own private closed courses for complete kid safety and parents and children can ride side by side. Each activity is 45 minutes with plenty of breaks in-between.

Did you know that Guanacaste is cowboy country? If you want to see the countryside from a unique vantage point as you gallop through farmlands and forests then this experience is for you.   Get in touch with your inner cowboy by seeing Guanacaste from horseback. All of our animals are well cared for and trained to allow even the most novice rider a safe comfortable ride. On this tour your guide will speak to you about the local wildlife and nature; you might also get an opportunity to see various species of iguanas, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and more. This spectacular ride will give you a perspective on Costa Rica you would otherwise not be able to get. Stop along the way and enjoy cold coconut water or other refreshments (not included). On our horseback tours, you will also have the opportunity to gallop at certain points and our guides are always happy to stop and take pictures for you and of you. Why go horseback riding? Because you can see the world from a whole new perspective almost as if you are six feet taller. This tour is a perfect family adventure and the best way to get a feel for the real Costa Rica.  

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.

One of the most popular activities to do when visiting Guanacaste Costa Rica is zip-lining through the canopy of giant Guanacaste trees. At the Congo Trail Canopy Tour you will experience authentic Costa Rica and explore natural forests that have existed for hundreds of years nestled in this quiet enclave of Central America. The Original Canopy tour combines 100's of meters of zip-lines and platforms with hanging bridges for a truly unique adventure. Our professional zip-line guides will fit you for your harness, helmet and other safety equipment, then you will listen to an important safety speech detailing the do's and don'ts of zip-lining and then you are ready to fly through the canopy.     Feel the thrill as you finally get hooked up to your first zip-line and are set free to zip down 100's of meters of cable suspended between giant Guanacaste trees. Keep on the lookout for families of monkeys foraging in the canopy for mangoes, bananas and other types of food. Between each zip-line there are platforms that will lead you to the next step until you finally reach the end of the canopy tour. 

One of the most popular activities in Costa Rica is zip-lining through the canopy of giant majestic Guanacaste trees, for which the region is named. The Papagayo Canopy Zip-Line tour is a thrilling joy ride, but safety is our main concern, our experienced guides will ensure you have a wonderful and comfortable journey. Soar through the forests, and over rivers - keep your eyes open you may fly right over some crocodiles lazing around the waters, they may be hard to spot, sometimes they just look like logs floating down the Tempisque. If lucky you may also see owls, iguanas, howlers, maybe even a sloth!   Settle down from the zip-line, then travel to two distinct regions of the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. To begin your journey you will have the opportunity to traverse 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. Did you know Costa Rica was home to over 900 species of birds?

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?

A river float is just like river rafting, but without the rapids! So you can relax in a raft for a smooth float down the river as you watch the gorgeous wildlife pass by. Be sure to keep your eyes open for various species of butterflies, birds, reptiles. And if you’re lucky maybe even a sloth sighting. The sounds of the river and the chittering of the animals will really give you a feel for your surroundings. This experience is a perfect outing for the whole family, get yourself out of the hotel and enjoy immersing yourself in nature.   Once the trip is over and you are done enjoying the beautiful waters of the Tempisque River, the journey will be punctuated with you being greeted with samples of tropical seasonal fruit and chilled bottled water. A wonderful Costa Rican treat. This river journey will leave you with a story to bring home and tell your friends and family. We pride ourselves on operating our tours without disturbing the amazing nature you will experience. Did you know in Costa Rica there are 14 major river systems that originate in the Mountains?  

Did you know that African wildlife feels right at home here in Guanacaste's pastureland? The ecosystem mimics that of the plains of East Africa. Welcome to Ponderosa, Liberia, Costa Rica, home to some 300 animals from 22 different species; 11 of them are African species that you can observe, and some of these you can even feed with carrot sticks. They live comfortably in a freedom-controlled 30-hectare area so you can venture into the wild and get up close with giraffes, zebras, watusis, wildebeests, dromedaries, ostriches, among others. During this incredible ride on board our special safari tour trucks our trained guides will provide you with information and facts about each species. Once you have worked up an appetite from your safari you may enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch right in the park. After your experience journey to El Salto River, which crosses the park gives you the opportunity to enjoy the La Perla waterfall and swimming area. Enjoy taking your time and bring your bathing suits to enjoy family-friendly fun.

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?

Join us for a wonderful ornithological adventure. There are dry forests, cloud forest, arid mountain peaks, humid lowlands, mangroves and coral reefs that attract totally different species but that also are easily accessible by visitors. Our certified naturalist guides can take you to great areas 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.    Costa Rica has 12 of the planet’s 18 different life zones and a wide range of micro-climates. And a count of 930 species observed in Costa Rica, one of the highest such counts for any country. Many birding groups have identified over 100 species in a single day's outing in various Costa Rican locations; 150-specie days have been reported. Some highlights are Quetzals, Macaws, Toucans, Tanagers, Eagles, aquatic birds, hummingbirds and Manakins.

Our Mega Combo at the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is an action-packed day of adventure. Everything you wanted to do in Costa Rica you can do in this one place. The full-day experience provides you with an amazing canopy tour by a zip line along the slopes of the volcano. Then cool off with a 1,400 ft waterslide, the longest jungle waterslide in the world. Enjoy cultural Costa Rican demonstrations of pottery and tortilla making before eating a traditional Costa Rican lunch.   Then enjoy a relaxing horseback ride down the volcanic trails. Finally but not least, soak your cares away in our natural hot springs, sauna/steam rooms, mud baths, and various pools scattered throughout the jungle. Apart from being an adventure park, we are also a mountain lodge and a nature preservation area. There are thousands of acres of forest, a vast ocean of trees, and all are filled with wildlife to observe.

Buena Vista Lodge is located on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. This wonderful 1600-hectare property offers an array of natural attractions. Everything you have wanted to do in Costa Rica you can do in this one place. There you can experience an amazing canopy tour by a zip line built along the slopes of the volcano. Then cool off with a 1,400 ft water slide, the longest jungle waterslide in the world.    Enjoy a relaxing horseback ride down the volcanic trails while surrounded by wildlife. And do not forget to soak your cares away in our natural hot springs and mud baths scattered throughout the jungle. Apart from being an adventure park, we are also a mountain lodge and a nature preservation area. There are thousands of acres of forest, a vast ocean of trees, and all are filled with wildlife to observe.

Your adventure begins with a thrilling tubing experience. We offer class II and III tubing depending on the condition of the river and weather in the mountains in the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. The recommended outfit for this trip is shorts or a bathing suit, water shoes, and a t-shirt. Next soar through the air on our canopy zip line, which has a total of 9 cables and 17 platforms that crisscross the canyon of the Colorado River.   Once you are done zip-lining enjoy the adrenaline rush of rappelling down the natural stone wall, which is about 20 mts. (65 feet) high. Helmets, safety harnesses, and leather gloves are used. Our guides will accompany you at every moment of the activity. Then take a horseback ride down to relax and enjoy different and unique treatments that use the region’s natural products at The Aquetzally Spa.

Your adventure begins with a thrilling tubing experience. We offer class II and III tubing depending on the condition of the river and weather in the mountains in the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. The recommended outfit for this trip is shorts or a bathing suit, water shoes, and a t-shirt. Next soar through the air on our canopy zip line, which has a total of 9 cables and 17 platforms that crisscross the canyon of the Colorado River.   Once you are done zip lining enjoy the adrenaline rush of rappelling down the natural stone wall, which is about 20 mts. (65 feet) high. Once you reach the bottom, you can climb up again. Helmets, safety harnesses, and leather gloves are used. Our guides will accompany you at every moment of the activity. Then after all that excitement relax and enjoy different and unique treatments that use the region’s natural products at The Aquetzally Spa.

Want to live to be over 100? Start your journey in one of 6 "Blue Zones" in the world. One part of Costa Rica stands out as a "Blue Zone", in which the quality of life allows for men and women to surpass the average lifespan. Here in Costa Rica The “Blue Zone” is located within the five cantons of Guanacaste, which are located in the Nicoya Peninsula: Santa Cruz, Hojancha, Carrillo, Nandayure and part of Nicoya. Precisely, in November, the World Meeting of Blue Zones will be held, with the purpose of investigating in depth what is happening in the area, sharing the experiences of the long-lived and knowing more from the scientific, cultural and health point of view. Without leaving aside the possibility of showing the tourist attractions of the Nicoya Peninsula. National and international guests will attend, as well as an agenda of activities for the enjoyment of visitors. On our tour we will visit a family from the Nicoya peninsula , where you will have a cooking claas and delicious typical lunch with older adults who will tell you their interesting stories, then you will visit a small town coffee plantation where the bluest of the blue zone coffee is produced.

This adventure filled day at Diamante begins with an adrenaline pumping ride on the zip-line course. The Diamante zip-line course is considered best in class and known for its soaring lines that deliver guests extremely long ride times. This ACCT certified course includes a Superman line, a free fall "Quick Jump" and Tarzan swing, all with amazing views. The team of trained guides and state-of-the-art equipment enhances the entire experience. After your heart thumping thrill ride on the zip-line, head over to the Animal Sanctuary. Diamante's Animal Sanctuary is the largest in  Guanacaste. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals while allowing guests to interact and enjoy up close and safe viewing. The sanctuary is home to a world-class wildcat habitat, butterfly observatory and both the Two and Three-toed sloths. You will also be able to enjoy some hammock time on the beach or participate in some water activities,  a delicious and traditional Costa Rican lunch is also included.

Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary is the largest such refuge in all of Guanacste, built in partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Our professional team of workers have designed these habitats to provide a natural setting for the animals while still allowing tourists to observe and interact with them without disturbing natural habitats. It is discouraged to feed the animals as this will alter their eating habits.   This is a family friendly and educational tour that will give you access to a large variety of animals in need. Many of the animals in our care were born in other wildlife management programs or for scientific research, and are no longer able to survive and thrive in the wild. At the sanctuary there are sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, various species of reptiles and other tropical birds. As well as a world-class butterfly observatory, wildcat habitat, and even an area dedicated to the frogs of Costa Rica - yes even the poisonous ones!   

Diamante is a world-class habitat for rescued animals that are in need of care and are not fit for life in the natural environment. They have a qualified and dedicated team that cares for each and every animal in this sanctuary. Some of the animals were born in custody for programs of scientific and educational purposes, others were rescued and directed by the authorities of Costa Rica. The unique design of the sanctuary allows guests to witness nature in its purest form, teaching visitors about key aspects of biology, ecology and natural history of the animals. The bilingual team is also known for excellent customer service and focus on raising awareness among people and showing everyone the importance of respect and protection of wildlife and nature. You will see a big variety of toucans, small birds, reptiles and butterflies, as well as sloths, monkeys and even pumas. In the blue butterfly garden you will feel like you're living in a fairy tale, you will be inside a world-class butterfly observatory. This is not only a beautiful, unforgettable experience, but also an educational one!

The Horseback tours at Diamante Eco Adventure Park are the ideal way to experience spectacular views, backcountry wildlife, and trails winding through a dry tropical forest. The tour also includes a stop on the Pacific Ocean. With our professional riding staff, you can enjoy a private tour or ride with a group. We cater to all levels of experience. No previous experience required.  1 hour ride - Across Diamante’s 200-acre playground they offer several trails from beginner to advance. Diamante’s team will work with you to design the perfect experience for you and your group. Great for riders who prefer to take it easy. There is no previous riding experience required for you to participate. Minimum age required to ride a horse is 8 years old. Our horses are matched up to our riders' ages and experience levels and our guides are trained to ensure you have a wonderful experience while focusing on your safety at all times.

Coco's famous Excelsior Trimaran Sailing Ship sets sail daily from Coco beach and Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica, weather permitting. As we set sail you will enjoy snacks, and an open bar throughout the trip. We head out to the Pacific Ocean to find the best spots for you to go snorkeling, swimming, laze on the beach, or just hang around on the boat. The Excelsior Sailing Ship has a lot of space, and we have many bean bags on deck for very comfortable seating. This is an excellent adventure to take friends and family while enjoying a Costa Rican vacation. While you are having some fun around the ocean our crew will prepare a quality meal for the return trip. We then set sail to return to Playa Coco, enjoying the amazing sunset from the best seats you'll ever have. Imagine being out on the open waters of the Pacific Ocean watching the sun setting over the water horizon. It doesn't get better than that.

If extreme is not your thing enjoy a day of nature at the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This tour is known for its rich fauna and flora, the variety of birds and butterflies, and the particularly beautiful landscape. Observe the incredible volcanic activity and the scenic beauty and come back with unforgettable memories after spending some time at our Hacienda. First you will hike the Las Pailas Trail at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. After a traditional lunch visit the Oropendola waterfall to cool off in a blue pool that will clean up your soul and energize your body. Finally visit the hot springs for relaxing volcanic mud treatment and hot spring baths.

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.  

The Hibiscus catamaran is one of the most fun in Guanacaste. Departing from the RIU Resort, this catamaran tour will be one of the most memorable experiences from your time in Costa Rica. Spend the afternoon sailing up the north coast, the captain will stop at one of many special anchorages where you can enjoy water sports such as snorkeling or simply playing in the ocean. A guided snorkeling tour is also available, during which you may be able to view a myriad of marine life.    While you work up an appetite the crew will prepare lunch and refreshments. Then, get ready for the light show of a lifetime as the catamaran returns to port and offers you the best seats in the house to watch as the sun disappears under the horizon. This is an all-inclusive trip, so just bring a towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen.

Do you love mountain biking? Then you'll love volcano biking. This is no random mountain bike tour: Iron Horse Mountain Bike Tour is a full-day unique experience due to the variety of activities you can do in this dry tropical forest. Experience the rugged terrain and splashing through the rivers of an active volcano, cyclists of all ages and experience can participate in this medium difficulty adventure. Biking is not the only option we offer: you can also just enjoy the environment while swimming by the stunning waterfalls, ride horses from Hacienda Guachipellin up untill Rincón de la Vieja through the dense forest, have tubing and canopy experiences. You can ride your bike through the most perfectly planned out itinerary for you to meet the hotspots: hidden waterfalls, descent from the Negro River, maintaining the adrenaline pump and the joy of having such a special, creative day in Costa Rica. Then you can recharge your energy by having a delicious lunch at the Hacienda. You also have the option to finish your adventure by flying above on the cables of Canopy Tour del Cañon!

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 day starts early as you explore one of the rarest and bio-diverse ecosystems in the world. Recommended for those who seek wildlife and birdlife. Palo Verde is comprised of 15 different ecological zones including dry forest, wetland, and mangrove swamps. This makes this region an ideal habitat for Costa Rican crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, parrots and other exotic birds. The Palo Verde Tour carries you through one of the largest concentrations of waterfowl in Central America.   The Palo Verde National Park Riverboat Tour takes place along a stretch of the Tempisque River Conservation Area in Guanacaste. The park focuses on conserving vital floodplains, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools from the encroachment of civilization to mitigate the risk to the ecology. A major feature is the density and variety of bird species, a substantial factor that led to the creation of the reserve, due in part to its diverse ecology.

Las Pumas refuge is the largest animal shelter in Latin America, housing big cats such as pumas and jaguars, but also monkeys, tropical birds, and others. Las Pumas rescues animals that will no longer be able to survive in the wild and gives them a home. It's also a nature lovers' paradise, with a myriad of trails to follow. After this great kickoff to your day, it'll be a quick drive to the town of Bijagua to enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch before entering "sloth territory."    Bijagua is a special place to observe the two different kinds of sloths in Costa Rica: both the two-toed and three-toed species. Located on the eastern slopes of the Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, the panoramic views of Costa Rica's topography are amazing. Keep your eyes open and you could spot a plethora of wildlife in their natural habitat. This is a family friendly adventure, so bring the whole family and share this memorable experience.

Enjoy this nature lover’s paradise. Here at the foothills of the active Rincón De La Vieja Volcano you may be able to view fascinating volcanic attractions like fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and boiling hot springs. This picturesque region is teeming with tropical flowers, stunning trees, and crystal clear streams intercrossing the land. As you hike through these jungle trails keep your eyes open for the wildlife that makes its habitat naturally in this volcanic region. You may spot animals like sloths, coatis, many types of reptiles, various species of tropical birds, and even various different types of monkeys!    Rincón De La Vieja is one of the most beautiful areas of Guanacaste. If you’re coming to Costa Rica you should really make it a point to stop and spend some time in this volcanic region, it is an experience you cannot replicate anywhere else. This is the perfect way to get your family out of the hotel for some eco-adventure!

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.

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.

Tamarindo bursts alive at night. The nightclub scene on the strip allows you to amble from club to club. On this tour, we will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Tamarindo in a private van with a personal guide. As you dance the night away your driver will ensure you make it to the best clubs and back home safe and sound at the end of the night. Transportation and some club entry fees included.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Tenorio River in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. There are rapids from classes I to IV and we can provide you with a thrilling white water rafting ride that will put even the most adrenaline provoking roller coasters to test. Raft sizes vary and are adaptable to the size of your group. Safety is our main concern and all necessary equipment is provided after a safety demonstration. Even if you have never experienced white water rafting before, we will ensure you have a comfortable experience. You will remember your day of exhilarating fun as one of your best adventures during your stay in Costa Rica.    After the exciting journey down the rapids you’ll surely have worked up an appetite. Enjoy a complimentary traditional Costa Rican lunch before you end your tour. Sit back, relax, and decompress from the ride of your life.  

Welcome to Bijagua de Upala! Located in northern Costa Rica within the Guanacaste and Tenorio volcano geography. This area stays lush and green year-round. From the beginning of the tour you'll already feel at home, with mountain views and a rural feeling that comes with the soothing sensation of a connection with nature. On this tour you will visit two different Sloth Sanctuaries, where you'll get to see and experience more about the national symbol of Costa Rica. There are two species of these lovely animals, two and three toed ones, and they are abundant. There are many fun facts about sloths you should know about, for example, sloths are three times stronger than us. They are also faster in water than on land. Sloths are not just looks, they are adorable but strong, slow but resilient. This tour will give you knowledge and the opportunity to experience many different species of flowers, trees and animals in their natural ecological habitat.