The Best Things to do in Playa Grande Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Panache Catamaran Sailing Private Tour

Panache Catamaran Sailing Private Tour

From $2,272
Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.
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Panache Catamaran Sailing Regular Tour

Panache Catamaran Sailing Regular Tour

From $102
Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.
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Group Surf Lesson Playa Grande

Group Surf Lesson Playa Grande

From $44
Imagine the feeling of standing up on your board for the first time, the salty breeze in your hair, and the sun kissing your skin. Our lesson is tailored to ensure everyone has a blast!
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Half Day Fun at the Ocean

Half Day Fun at the Ocean

From $1,029
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.
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Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day

From $2,474
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.
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Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Full Day

From $1,596
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.
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Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Half Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Half Day

From $1,533
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.
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Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day

From $1,157
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.
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Diamante ATV Tour

Diamante ATV Tour

From $88
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.
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Barra Honda Caves

Barra Honda Caves

From $213
Indulge your adventurous side with a visit to the underground caves at Barra Honda National Park.
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Rincon Thermal Nature Pass

Rincon Thermal Nature Pass

From $77
Reconnect with the natural beauty and rich traditions of Costa Rica through the Nature Day Pass, a relaxing experience designed for guests seeking wellness, culture, and meaningful connections with nature.
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Early Bird Watching Tour

Early Bird Watching Tour

From $176
It may be your vacation, but nature waits for no one. Sometimes, to see the early bird you've got to be the early bird. Start your morning with an outdoor adventure — this tour offers you the opportunity to spot some of Costa Rica's 850 species of birds!
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour All In Yacht (48") - Full Day - Max 10 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour All In Yacht (48") - Full Day - Max 10 Pax

From $4,568
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Fish Hooks Boat (40") - Full Day - Max 8 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Fish Hooks Boat (40") - Full Day - Max 8 Pax

From $4,118
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Game On Boat (32") - Full Day - Max 8 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Game On Boat (32") - Full Day - Max 8 Pax

From $3,088
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Full Day Fun at the Ocean Tour with BBQ at the Beach

Full Day Fun at the Ocean Tour with BBQ at the Beach

From $1,802
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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Raccoon Boat (25") - Full Day - Max 6 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Raccoon Boat (25") - Full Day - Max 6 Pax

From $1,416
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Raccoon Boat (25") - Half Day - Max 6 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Raccoon Boat (25") - Half Day - Max 6 Pax

From $1,081
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Fish Hooks Boat (40") - Half Day - Max 8 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Fish Hooks Boat (40") - Half Day - Max 8 Pax

From $3,088
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Game On Boat (32") - Half Day - Max 8 Pax

Papagayo Sportfishing Tour Game On Boat (32") - Half Day - Max 8 Pax

From $1,995
Playas del Coco (or Coconut Beach) 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.
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