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 offers a thrilling adventure that combines 100's of meters of zip-lines, hanging bridges, and platforms, suitable for kids aged three and up along with a parent. Our experienced zip-line guides will ensure that you're equipped with all the necessary safety equipment, including a harness and helmet, before embarking on this unforgettable experience. For those seeking an even more exhilarating adventure, try our Extreme Canopy Tour. This tour features extra-long zip-lines, some over 450 meters long, allowing you to feel the freedom as you soar through the forest canopy. Additionally, the tour includes rappelling from 22 meters high to the treetops, which promises to be the ride of your life. Finally, our Congo Trail Extreme Tarzan Swing, one of the most thrilling rides in Guanacaste, will leave you feeling exhilarated. Once you reach the 20+ meter platform, you will be harnessed in for a heart-pumping drop. After you've finished the zip-line course, we invite you to visit the Monkey Sanctuary and our petting zoo! Our sanctuary provides a safe haven for orphaned baby monkeys who are unable to survive in the wild. We rescue and rehabilitate monkeys as well as other animals, such as sheep, horses, and a bull, in our petting zoo. Our sanctuary provides a permanent community for these animals and is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exciting adventure and a chance to connect with animals in need.

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!

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.

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.

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.  

Las Hornillas Volcanic Activity Center is located on the slopes of Miravalles volcano; here you can observe hot water springs, bubbling mud holes, fumaroles and steam boilers. Surround yourself with the therapeutic properties of the famous mineral clay and the warm water of the hot springs while you enjoy the wonderful landscape of this region of Costa Rica.    Our tour includes a visit to the Volcano's Miravalles rainforest. Here you can take a horseback ride as you move into Miravalles private volcano reserve. Enjoy this adventure in the rainforest, with hanging bridges and trails where you may visit waterfalls such as Catarata Escondida (Hidden Waterfall). This stunning and isolated mountain is a reserve for all nature lovers. This reserve is home to many species of tropical birds that thrive throughout Costa Rica, just a small portion of the flora and fauna of this beautiful region. 

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!

Adventure and food! This tour will provide you with some adrenaline as you take your own ATV down jungle trails and backroads through the trees surrounded by nature and wildlife. Keep your eyes open for various species of tropical birds, reptiles and even monkeys. These mountain trails run all along the rugged Pacific coastline of Guanacaste where you will be taken to an elevation of 1240 feet where you can see for miles!    This exhilarating experience will satisfy your need for adventure, so now it’s time to satisfy that appetite you just worked up while exploring Costa Rica. Park your ATV on one of the famous beaches of the Gold Coast of Costa Rica. Take some time to swim in the Pacific waters while we prepare a delicious BBQ fish cookout. Enjoy your meal with your feet in the sand while listening to the waves. Includes a traditional Costa Rican dish featuring fresh caught grilled fish!  

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.