The Best Things to do in Matapalo Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The best tours in Costa Rica
Adventure Pass
From $157Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an aerial playground in the jungle of Costa Rica.
Discovery Pass
From $56Diamante Eco Adventure Park is in Costa Rica’s rural Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is known for its rainforests and beaches, and colorful wildlife. This park is committed to eco-tourism and works hard to make sure the local plants and animals stay healthy.
Diamante Horseback Riding
From $73Go for a horseback ride to see the Matapalo countryside. Riding horseback is the ideal pace for drinking in the intense scenery.
Guanacaste Scuba Diving
From $126Visit the pristine beach at Playa Ocotal for an easygoing scuba diving experience. This dive takes place just off the coast, so it won’t take long to boat to your dive site. These dives call for 1 to 3 tanks, and each immersion usually takes about 45 minutes.
Half Day Fun at the Ocean
From $1,029This tour of the Papagayo Gulf will take you along the coast of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is a tropical region with abundant fish near its coast.
Superman Zip-line Aerial Pass
From $101There’s a simple reason why zip-lining is so popular in Costa Rica – as soon as you step into the jungle, you’ll realize that most of the action is happening above your head, in the canopy. Birds, monkeys, as well as vibrant plantlife create an entirely separate universe from what you’ll experience on the ground. Take this tour to experience one of the longest zip-lines in the country, as well as an exciting freefall that offers a mini-bungee jump.
Congo Horseback Riding
From $49Climb aboard one of our gentle, well-trained horses—perfect for riders of all levels—and get ready for an unforgettable journey through Guanacaste’s wild beauty. As you ride along scenic trails, your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the local wildlife and lush ecosystems.
Cultural Experience Pass
From $73Step back in time to a historic Costa Rican farmhouse and experience hands-on activities like making chocolate, coffee, and sweet sugarcane water.
Diamante ATV Tour
From $88You’ll get to take the wheel of your own ATV on this guided tour of Matapalo. You can go as fast as you please over the hills in this scenic part of the Pacific countryside.
Take a Tamarindo Sportfishing tour for big game fishing with the area’s most experienced captains on top quality sea crafts. Tamarindo, situated in the Guanacaste region, is Costa Rica’s closest point to the continental shelf, so your trip is spent catching fish instead of searching for them.
Costa Rica itineraries from local insiders
Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.
Pura Vida Adventure Together
We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.
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Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart
Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.
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Big Multi Family Group Adventure
Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.
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60th birthday jungle adventure
If you like the outside at all, Costa Rica is for you! It truly is a rich coast. The diversity of wildlife is mind blowing. It is spectacular.
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Costa Rica Two Family Journey
Lovely, relaxing country. Lots of activities, everything from lounging to adventure and more. Friendly people, tasty food, family-friendly.
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Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday
Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!
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Family Time in Costa Rica
Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.
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Family Adventure Through Costa Rica
Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.
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Everything else in this category, from half-day escapes to multi-day adventures, all run by the local insiders we work with year-round.
Papagayo Gulf
Full Day Fun at the Ocean Tour with BBQ at the Beach
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Playa del Coco
ATV Dry Forest Tour
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Rincon de La Vieja
Nature Pass
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Liberia City
Early Morning Bird Watching Tour - Guanacaste
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Rincon de La Vieja
Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure
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