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Adventure Pass, Costa Rica
Adventure PassMatapalo Guanacaste

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an aerial playground in the jungle of Costa Rica.

Species Exhibits
Suspension Bridges
Zip Lines
Discovery Pass, Costa Rica
Discovery PassMatapalo Guanacaste

Diamante 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.

Butterfly Gardens
Species Exhibits
Wildlife
Diamante Horseback Riding , Costa Rica
Diamante Horseback Riding Matapalo Guanacaste

Go for a horseback ride to see the Matapalo countryside. Riding horseback is the ideal pace for drinking in the intense scenery.

Horseback Riding
Playa del Coco Catamaran , Costa Rica
Playa del Coco Catamaran Playa del Coco

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.

6 km away
Catamaran Tour
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Fun at the Ocean Combo Tour, Costa Rica
Fun at the Ocean Combo TourPapagayo Gulf

This 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. You can book this tour as either a half-day or a full-day tour.

4 km away
Boat Tours
Snorkeling
Sport Fishing
Guanacaste Scuba Diving, Costa Rica
Guanacaste Scuba DivingOcotal

Visit 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.

3 km away
Marine Wildlife
Scuba Diving
Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Night Tour, Costa Rica
Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Night TourPlaya Grande Guanacaste

On this tour you will go for a nighttime walk on the beaches of Marino Las Baulas National Park to look for green turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs. Instead of the park’s heavily trafficked Playa Grande, you will head for the lesser-known Minas or Jesus Nombre beaches.

10 km away
Marine Wildlife
Night Tour
Superman Zip-line Aerial Pass , Costa Rica
Superman Zip-line Aerial Pass Matapalo Guanacaste

There’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.

Zip Lines
Congo Trail Canopy Tour, Costa Rica
Congo Trail Canopy TourMatapalo Guanacaste

This tour takes place on a series of zip line cables, and is designed to make you feel like you’re traveling through the rainforest like monkey. Along the way you’ll have a good chance of spotting some monkeys, as well as exotic birds.

Zip Lines
Diamante ATV Tour, Costa Rica
Diamante ATV TourMatapalo Guanacaste

You’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.

ATV Tours
Witch's Rock Surf Trip, Costa Rica
Witch's Rock Surf TripPapagayo Gulf

Surfing at Witch’s Rock is for fairly advanced surfers who are ready to experience some of the best waves in Costa Rica. The hollow waves crashing on either side of this rocky formation have a reputation for being consistent and powerful. They break over a sandy bottom.

4 km away
Boat Tours
Surf Lessons
Guanacaste Snorkeling, Costa Rica
Guanacaste SnorkelingOcotal

Playa Ocotal’s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.

3 km away
Marine Wildlife
Snorkeling
Papagayo Sport Fishing Tour, Costa Rica
Papagayo Sport Fishing TourPapagayo Gulf

Playas del Coco is on the coast of the Guanacaste region, near a small beach town that has plenty of accommodations for visitors. This is a popular fishing beach for visitors and Costa Rican fishermen alike.

4 km away
Sport Fishing
Playa Flamingo Snorkeling Tour, Costa Rica
Playa Flamingo Snorkeling TourPlaya Flamingo

On this half-day tour, you’ll leave Playa Flamingo behind to find a secluded beach and a stunning place to discover underwater wildlife. Your guide will help you identify new species of fish.

5 km away
Snorkeling
Forest and Beach Horseback Riding, Costa Rica
Forest and Beach Horseback RidingPlaya Conchal
6 km away
Flamingo Ocean Kayaking , Costa Rica
Flamingo Ocean Kayaking Playa Flamingo

Come join us a paddling adventure enjoying the spectacular views of flamingo bay, Catalina Island and Isla Plata.

5 km away
Kayaking
Beginners Surf Lessons at Playa Iguanitas, Costa Rica
Beginners Surf Lessons at Playa IguanitasPapagayo Gulf

Learn how to surf with an experienced surfer on the Papagayo Gulf. This is for beginner surfers who want to quickly grasp the basics of catching a wave.

4 km away
Surf Lessons
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Costa Rica
Stand Up PaddleboardingPlaya Flamingo

This 2-hour tour takes you to some of the prettiest and most accessible beaches in Guanacaste. You’ll also get to try stand up paddleboarding , which will make you feel like you’re walking on the water.

5 km away
Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour, Costa Rica
Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City TourLiberia

The Santa Rosa National Park is the site of Costa Rica’s most important monument, the Hacienda Santa Rosa. Known locally as La Casona , this monument marks the fall of filibuster William Walker and his professional mercenaries to a local peasant army in 1856. Today, La Casona is a museum dedicated to the memory of this battle. This tour will allow you to stop by and explore this historical sight.

34 km away
City Tour
Nature Walk
Safari Float Tour on Corobicí River, Costa Rica
Safari Float Tour on Corobicí RiverLiberia

This calm river is located in Guanacaste, near Liberia. This is an excellent river for families looking to float down a gorgeous and gentle jungle river, surrounded by nature and wildlife.

34 km away
Safari Float
Wildlife

Matapalo guanacaste Things to do

Zip Lines Hot Springs Horseback Riding Boat Tours Hiking Guided Tours Snorkeling Marine Wildlife Suspension Bridges Wildlife Leisure Kayaking Waterslides Nature Walk Species Exhibits Surf Lessons Sport Fishing City Tour Cultural Rafting Rappel Cave Exploration ATV Tours Bird Watching Butterfly Gardens Night Tour Safari Float Catamaran Tour Coffee Tour Chocolate Tour Scuba Diving Wellness
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Palo VerdeTenorio & Miravalles Protected ZoneBarra Honda National ParkCorobici RiverRincon de la Vieja National ParkRio CelesteSanta Rosa National Park
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