Papagayo Peninsula, from Playa Flamingo
Peninsula Papagayo is the exclusive tip of this coast, home to a handful of top-end resorts and residences wrapped around Culebra Bay. The draw for a visitor based in Flamingo is the water: the bay is among the most sheltered on the Pacific side, which makes for glassy paddling, swimming, and snorkeling mornings.
Unless you are staying or dining at one of the resorts, the practical way to experience Papagayo is by boat: snorkel and sail itineraries out of the Coco and Playa Hermosa side work the peninsula’s coves. Marina Papagayo and the beach clubs are worth it when you have a reservation; this is not a wander-in kind of place.
The beach
Small, calm resort coves rather than public strands; boat trips are how day visitors see the best of them.
Getting there
About 1 h 15 min by road around the gulf. Many visitors instead arrive by water on a day sail from Coco or Flamingo.
Tours around Papagayo Peninsula
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Tours here depart mainly from Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, and the Papagayo marinas on the same gulf. Confirm the pickup or departure point during booking.
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Guanacaste Rainforest Safari with Meal
If you like nature and animals like toucans, sloths, monkeys and others, this activity will greatly satisfy you. We therefore offer you quality service and attention dedicated to your satisfaction. A day you won't soon forget!
ATV Tour Jobo
This tour is beautiful because in the tour and before leaving the guide will explain everything you will see on the tour you can see interesting things this tour is a fun way to see and discover places.
The Official Craft Beer Tour of Costa Rica
We are The Official Craft Beer Tour of Costa Rica. We are the first and only craft beer tour available in the area.
Private Rainforest Tour: Sloths, Hanging Bridges & Coffee
Unlike standard group excursions, this is a fully private all-inclusive rainforest day created exclusively for your party, with personalized timing, exclusive transportation, and a professional bilingual guide from pickup to drop-off. In one seamless journey from Guanacaste, you will experience Costa Rica’s most sought-after nature highlights together: a seasonal waterfall, guided hanging bridges, exceptional sloth spotting in a protected habitat, and authentic coffee and chocolate tastings — all without crowded buses, rushed schedules, or multiple bookings. Every detail is handled for you, including resort pickup, entrance fees, lunch, refreshments, and flexible pacing, allowing you to enjoy a true one-on-one wildlife experience in total comfort.
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano Adventure Day.
There is no better place to enjoy the adrenaline that Costa Rica can offer. Nothing compares to flying over the largest volcano in Costa Rica: Rincon De La Vieja. In this adventure you can enjoy the best zipline in the Guanacaste area but we can also enjoy horseback riding, a 420 meter long water slide, a cultural experience that includes an explanation about sugar cane, typical food and a detailed explanation about the Pottery. To relax at the end, this park offers hot springs and mud baths. Don't forget, from the heights of the zipline to the relaxation of the hot springs, this is the best tour you can book and the best part is that it is private.
Sloth tour, Coffee, Chocolate and Tons of Wildlife
Discover the vibrant culture and spectacular nature of Costa Rica with the "Coffee and Wildlife" tour. Your journey begins with a refreshing swim at the stunning Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls, followed by an immersive coffee experience, where you’ll learn how coffee is cultivated, roasted, and ground. Delve into the rich tradition of chocolate making with an intriguing presentation, and savor the local flavors that define Costa Rican life. This six-hour adventure promises to blend natural beauty with cultural insights, crafting unforgettable memories of "Pura Vida." Join us for a day filled with exploration and delight. - Tour duration: Approximately 6 hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Refreshing swim at the picturesque Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls - Authentic coffee tour showcasing the journey from seed to cup - Fascinating insights into traditional chocolate making - And the always happy Sloth of Costa Rica Please enjoy this quest, of finding Costa Rica's unique species, a Sloth.
Good view mega combo
On this combo tour you can enjoy a canopy zip line tour, a 450-meter water slide in the pool, buffet-style lunch where you can sample authentic Costa Rican cuisine. After lunch, you will ride a horse or tractor through the forest for about 30 minutes, where you can see a 30 meter high waterfall, take photos and enjoy this natural spectacle. The next stop is the spa with sauna, mud bath and hot springs. You will also cross the suspension bridge and then enjoy some shopping in Liberia.
Adventure Tour Hot Springs, Ziplining, Water Slide & Cultural
Experience the ultimate Mega Combo Tour in Costa Rica, where adventure, natural beauty, and culture come together in one unforgettable day. This best-selling tour takes place in the iconic Rincón de la Vieja region, famous for its volcano, tropical dry forest, hot springs, and wildlife. Enjoy a full day of activities including zip lining, a scenic horseback ride, and an exhilarating ride down a 1,230-ft natural water slide—one of the longest and most exciting in Costa Rica. After the adventure, savor a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch before unwinding in soothing hot springs, complete with a volcanic mud bath known for its therapeutic benefits. Common search terms your listing will capture naturally: "ziplining Costa Rica," "hot springs," "Rincon de la Vieja National Park," "water slide adventure," "volcanic mud bath."
Rincon de la Vieja/Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our road trip from Liberia, where you'll enjoy the breathtaking mountain range, nature, and unique scenery of Guanacaste! After a 25 km drive through stunning landscapes, you'll arrive at the Santa Maria Sector, part of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. We'll start our tour by delving into the culture and history at the Casona of the old Santa Maria Hacienda. Here, we'll begin a hike focused on wildlife observation and learning about the nature and forest around us. At the end of the trail, you'll find the magical blue natural pools filled with thermal mineral water, where you can immerse yourself, disconnect and relax. On the way back, we'll visit the Morpho Waterfall so you can rest your feet and dip into fresh water or simply enjoy the peaceful, loving forest and river surroundings. This is a medium-scale hike, approximately 6 km round trip, with 80% flat terrain throughout the trail, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Day of 3 mysterious waterfalls
We do 3 places and 3 waterfalls in one day! This is a full day adventure, which you never forget! All hiking tour takes place on private territories. Its impossible to get here by yourselves. You will see unique secret waterfalls and feel the smell of real Costa Rica.
Volcano & Waterfall Combo Tour
This professional, fully personalized tour includes high-quality transportation with full air conditioning, insurance, and professional bilingual local guides. We begin with a visit to a waterfall where you can swim, then continue to Miravalles Volcano to observe volcanic activity. Enjoy a short and easy hike to see boiling mud, hot water, and steam rising from the crater. The experience also includes a natural sauna, volcanic mud bath, hot springs, horseback riding on the volcano's slopes, visits to two additional waterfalls for photos, and a walk across hanging bridges. A traditional Costa Rican lunch is included. Suitable for all ages.
Punta Cacique ATV 4WD Jungle and Mountain Adventure in Costa Rica
Unforgettable ATV adventure in the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. This tour is perfect for all skill levels, guided by experienced professionals who prioritize your safety while ensuring a thrilling ride. Discover hidden waterfalls (rainy season mostly), as you explore the heart of this tropical paradise. Capture the beauty of Costa Rica's diverse ecosystems while enjoying the rush of off-road exploration. ATV Trail hunt has regular option or complete service Regular option: 2-3 hrs of fun under the sun riding threw the lush jungle rivers and inner towns avoiding the main road as much as possible, waterfall stop is included seasonal ,when dry season we ride threw the dry rivers to find the last of the puddles splish and splash Complete service : ATV 4-5hrs full experience : This is the top sold service bringing you the best of the best Includes the lush jungle ,rivers and waterfall seasonal plus ocean view spots and white sand beach stops for swimming with out a doubt the best !
Rainforest Wildlife & Waterfall Combo Tour
This short, fun, and family-friendly tour is perfect for travelers of all ages. Enjoy a private, fully personalized experience with high-quality transportation featuring full air conditioning, full insurance coverage, and the service of a professional local bilingual guide. Immerse yourself in nature as you explore a small protected area of the rainforest in search of wildlife in its natural habitat, including sloths, toucans, the world-famous colorful frogs, a wide variety of birds, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, tapirs, and much more. The tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch, with an optional stop on the return for a cultural visit in the city of Liberia, a local coffee roastery, or souvenir shopping. Tour hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Class II-III Rafting and Hanging Bridges from La Fortuna
Family fun, excitement and natural hike through rainforest on suspended bridges hanging over the canopy. In the morning enjoy nature, take photos, and scan the tree-tops before rafting trip.
All Day Adventure Tour
This fun filled day has something for everyone and is sure to please the adrenaline seeker as well as the nature lover. Afterwards, take a thrilling ride down the 420-meter long waterslide that snakes through the tropical dry forest floor and shoots you into a fresh water pool. Enjoy the natural spa, thermal water pools and volcanic mud prior to relaxing in the various thermal pools. After working up an appetite, sit down and enjoy a 5 course gourmet organic lunch, comprised of a variety of typical Costa Rican dishes and a natural tropical fruit beverage.
Vandara Hot Springs & Horses+ Zipline+ sugarmill+ waterslide
Vandara Hot Springs & Horses+ Zipline+ sugarmill+ waterslide Horses tour: You take a ride on the jungle 20 minutes by quite horses and lovely tour. Canopy or Zip Line Tour: This is the perfect activity for people who enjoy high adrenaline experiences. This canopy tour is comprised of 10 cables and 11 platforms of varying height. Tour duration: 1 hour Waterslide: Before you know if you will be rushing down a 400-meter long slide straight down into a pool. Tour duration: 20 minutes. SUGARMILL & COFFEE DEMONSTRATION: You can check our culture with a explination about history of coffee plantation, sugar cane. Try sugar cane syrup, costarrican run, coffee and corn bread, feel as a local. Hot Springs & Mud Baths: If your muscles are tense and your mind is worried, we have the perfect solution! Indulge in a mineral rich volcanic mud bath or wade in the hot springs until your worries are nothing but a memory. You will be able to soak up all the beauty Tour Duration: 1 hour
Waterfalls & hanging bridges and sloths
In this complete tour we take you to visit one of the many popular places in the area, if you are looking for nature , wildlife a little culture and good gastronomy, this is your tour!!! The tour offers a professional guide who will help you get to know our country better.
3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo
Ready for a great ATV experience with amazing views and wildlife watching? Join us!! We will pick you up and start the tour in front of the main lobby of the resort by the flag poles, then we will take you to the beautiful spots of El Jobo like Coyotera Beach, Bolaños Beach, Rajada Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, and Manzanillo Beach, where you can take some amazing pictures of Salinas Bay and Santa Elena Bay and also learn interesting facts about the history and culture of Costa Rica. During the tour, there is a big chance to spot some of the dry tropical forest wildlife, such as white-face monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, falcons, hawks, coatis, and herons, among others. We are flexible, so you can tell us if you would like to go to a local restaurant or bar in the area. We will finish the tour where we started!
Horseback Riding on the beach
Guanacaste, Costa Rica is a country of clear cowboys and in the zone of the cross and its surroundings like the jobo we are the best cowboys. Wherever you go, you see beautiful cute animals, birds. Take this tour to see this world from a different perspective. Keep your eyes open for various species of tropical birds, reptiles, and even monkeys. Walk the beaches and hidden trails of the beautiful area near the Hotel Dreams las mareas. There is no other way to experience authentic and rural Costa Rica, you will immediately be immersed in a cultural experience that will leave you speechless. Did you know that horse riding is suitable for all ages? Our horses are tailored to the ages and experience levels of our riders to ensure you have a wonderful experience while focusing on their safety at all times. This is one of our most popular tours - but don't just take our word for it, try it for yourself.
Sloths, Monkeys and Waterfall Experience
Sloths are the #1 animal on the “must see” list that people want to see when they come to Costa Rica. And this tour gives you your best chance to see them if you are staying in Guanacaste! After a short hike to Guanacaste’s most stunning waterfall, you will head north to look for sloths, and there is a pretty good chance you will see some of the beautiful dart frogs, toucans, scarlet macaws and other animals – all in the wild, nothing caged on this tour. Enjoy these great spots with your private, naturalist guide who will share useful tips and interesting facts revealing their love of Costa Rica and its rich history -- and they make it FUN! HIGHLIGHTS • Best chance of any tour from Guanacaste to see sloths, toucans and frogs • Cortez Waterfall Hike • Hot, Tico-style Lunch with Natural Fruit Juice • Private vehicle and naturalist guide accompany you and your party
Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
Fun for the whole family is in store on this mellow 4-hour float trip down the Peñas Blancas River. This serene natural setting offers guests an opportunity to see tropical wildlife including mammals, reptiles, and colorful birds while enjoying a relaxing float downstream. Your guide does all the paddling on this 4-hour soft adventure. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels are included.
Tenorio Rainforest Hanging Bridges, waterfall and Sloth Encounter
What truly sets this experience apart is that we don’t offer tours we create fully private, high end experiences designed with purpose, passion, and deep local expertise. With years of hands on experience in the industry, we go far beyond a standard itinerary to deliver a seamless, immersive, and personalized journey through Costa Rica’s most iconic landscapes. From the refreshing beauty of Llanos del Cortés Waterfall to the breathtaking hanging bridges in Bijagua, every moment is thoughtfully curated. But the real difference lies in how you experience it guided by expert local naturalists who help you discover, understand, and connect with wildlife and ecosystems in a way most visitors never do. Our trained eye allows you to spot sloths, toucans, and hidden wildlife others often miss, turning every stop into a meaningful encounter. Add to that our premium service, flexible pace, and crowd free approach, and you get something truly unique.
Sloth, Waterfall, Chocolate and Coffee tour including lunch
Escape to paradise among the famous natural beauty of Costa Rica with this adventure Walk through the wonderful forest where you can see beautiful waterfall, sloths, frogs, monkeys and birds, also coffee and chocolate presentation, this is an amazing tour where you can share with these beauties, you will fall in love with these animals then reward your efforts with an authentic and delicious Costa Rican lunch. Discover the true meaning of 'pura vida' enjoying with us and this magical tour we leave at 8:00 am and return at 4:00 pm It is a unique activity you will not regret
Megacombo Adventure,Ziplining,Waterslide,Hotspring. Among others
In this Megacombo Adventure you will enjoy ziplining, Horseback riding, a 400 meters water slide into the pool, sugarcane juice presentation, lunch buffet style where you can taste the authentic costa rican food . After lunch you will take a tractor by the forest for about 15 minutes where its gonna leave us near by a waterfall pretty nice to take pictures and enjoy this natural spectacle. Next stop is spa with sauna, mudbath and hotspring. You will also cross the hanging bridge, What do you need to bring? swimwear, extra clothe, water shoes or tennis, bugspray, camera or video camera, sunglasses, money for souvenirs on the way back and good vibe enjoy.
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Keep exploring nearby
Home base
Playa Flamingo
Back to the bay: every bookable tour around Flamingo.
45 to 60 min from Flamingo
Playas del Coco
A lively Tico beach town and the base for most scuba trips to the Catalina Islands and Bat Islands.
About 1 h from Flamingo (LIR airport)
Liberia
Guanacaste’s capital and the site of LIR international airport, with the region’s biggest supermarkets and the turnoff to Rincón de la Vieja.