Activities in Central Pacific Coast
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Rainmaker Aerial Walkway
Rainmaker was the first aerial walkway through the forest canopy in Central America, though it is still regarded as one of the region’s best. From its tree-to-tree platforms, there are spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding primary and secondary rainforest, as well as occasional vistas out to the Pacific Ocean. The reserve is also home to the full complement of tropical wildlife, which means that there are myriad opportunities here for great bird-watching as well as the occasional monkey sighting.
Tours with naturalist guides leave hotels in Manuel Antonio and Quepos daily except Sunday; reservations can be made at most hotels or by calling the Rainmaker office.…
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Manuel Antonio Surf School
If you’re looking to surf, the gentle ankle-slappers here are perfect for getting your sea legs. Manuel Antonio Surf School has a kiosk on the beach.
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Paseo de los Turistas
You can stroll along the beach or the aptly named Paseo de los Turistas (Tourist's Stroll), a pedestrian boulevard stretching along the southern edge of town. Cruise ships make day visits to the eastern end of this road, and a variety of souvenir stalls and sodas (informal lunch counters) are there to greet passengers.
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Amigo Tico Complete Adventure Tours
Offers a range of tours, including rafting, walks in national parks, mountain biking and fishing. There’s no office in Quepos; book by phone or through your hotel.
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Coonatramar
Coonatramar can organize tours to the islands in and around Bahía Gigante as well as fishing charters. Prices vary depending on the size of your party and the nature of your trip.
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Iguana Tours
An adventure-travel shop offering river rafting, sea kayaking, horseback riding, mangrove tours and dolphin-watching excursions.
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Serenity Spa
After a day’s activities, you can relax at the Serenity Spa, a good place for couple’s massages, sunburn-relief treatments, coconut body scrubs and tasty coffee.
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Pacific Aerial Tram Tour from Jaco
2 hours (Departs Jaco, Costa Rica)
by Viator
See the rainforest of Costa Rica on this Pacific Aerial Tram ride from Jaco! Get a bird’s-eye view of the Costa Rican rainforest, and an up-close look at exotic…
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Ríos Tropicales
The venerable Costa Rican rafting company has an office in Quepos.
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Casino
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Adventure Spanish School
This school runs one-week Spanish-language programs starting at US$400, without homestay. Private lessons are available, as are discounts for longer periods of study.reviewed
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Waterfalls Canopy Tour
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Vista Guapa Surf Camp
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Southern Expeditions
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School of the World
This popular school and cultural studies center offers classes in Spanish, surfing, art and photography. The impressive building and activities center also houses a cafe and art gallery. Rates include kayaking and hiking field trips and onsite lodging. Spanish and surfing are the most popular programs.
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Reserva Biológica Oro Verde
A few kilometers before Uvita, you’ll see a signed turnoff to the left on a rough dirt road (4WD only) that leads 3.5km up the hill (look over your shoulder for great views of Parque Nacional Marino Ballena) to this private reserve. It's on the farm of the Duarte family, who have lived in the area for more than three decades. Two-thirds of the 150-hectare property is rainforest, and there are guided hikes, horseback-riding tours and bird-watching walks. Tour prices are variable.reviewed
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Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Opposite the turnoff to Oro Verde is this 506-hectare national wildlife refuge (and former cattle ranch) with primary and secondary forests and mangroves lining the Río Morete. Here you can take guided nature hikes, horseback-riding tours to Punta Uvita and bird-watching walks. You can also stay at La Merced in a 1940s farmhouse, which can accommodate up to 10 people in double rooms of various sizes. Tour prices vary.
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Planet Dolphin
Steve Wofford at Planet Dolphin offers dolphin- and whale-watching tours; starlight sailing cruises are also available. Prices vary depending on the size of your group and your itinerary.
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Oceans Unlimited
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Marlboro Horse Stables
The Tico-run Marlboro Horse Stables rents horses, and can organize trips through the rainforest for variable prices.
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