Activities in Península De Nicoya
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Proyecto Montezuma
Kerri Bowers and César Benavides of Proyecto Montezuma run an innovative volunteer program that not only gives to the community, but fosters cultural exchange, pays fair wages to its employees and gifts you something for giving of your time and energy. You choose the project in which you’d like to participate, such as teaching local classes or removing trash from the beach and jungle, and you also sign up for a sustainable adventure tour around Montezuma. Long-term opportunities are also available; hit the website for details.
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Devaya Yoga
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Witch's Rock & Ollie's Point
There's no surf in Playa del Coco, but the town is a jumping-off point for Costa Rica's most legendary surf destinations: Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point, which are inside Parque Nacional Santa Rosa. The best way to reach them is by boat, and boat operators must be licensed by Minae (Ministry of Environment and Energy) to enter the park.
Several surf shops in Tamarindo run trips to Santa Rosa.
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Roca Bruja Surf Operation
Roca Bruja Surf Operation is a local licensed operator, offering an eight-hour tour to both Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point for US$270 (for up to five people). It also rents boards and runs sportfishing and snorkeling trips.
Several surf shops in Tamarindo also run trips to Parque Nacional Santa Rosa.
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Brisa del Mar
A true man of the sea, Pit (pronounced Pete) runs personalized tours emphasizing fishing, surfing, snorkeling and coastline cruising. He also speak English, Spanish and Italian, and is a true entertainer in any language - drop him an email a few days before arriving in town for a good time!
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Hacienda Pinilla
Just outside Tamarindo, near the village of San José de Pinilla, lies a residential development project that boasts one of the finest golf courses in Central America. Hacienda Pinilla has a 7500-yard par-72 course that was designed by noted architect Mike Young.
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Capullo Sportfishing
Has a 10.8m custom Topaz and a 6.6m Boston Whaler; both inshore and offshore trips are available for half-day and full-day charters. There's no office, so you'll have to book excursions by phone or online. Practices catch-and-release policies on billfish.
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Lone Star Sportfishing
Bilingual captains Juan Mungia and Alonso Gonzalez run trips aboard a 9m Palm Beach boat available for half-day/full-day charters. There's no office, so you'll have to book excursions by phone or online. Practices catch-and-release policies on billfish.
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Tantrum Sportfishing
Captain Philip Leman has a 7.8m Boca Grande custom sportfisherman available for half-day/full-day charters. There's no office, so you'll have to book excursions by phone or online. Practices catch-and-release policies on billfish.
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Witch's Rock Surf Camp
Board rentals, surf camps, lessons and regular excursions to Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point are available, though they're pricey. There are beachside accommodations for surfers who sign up for multiday packages.
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Summer Salt
This friendly little Swiss-run dive shop has professional, bilingual staff who are as interested in showing you a good time as they are in your safety. Two-tank dive trips are US$100 with snacks included.
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Blue Trax
The local expert on mountain biking, distance cycling and repairs is Blue Trax. And if multiday mountain-biking tours are not your thing, it can also rent you a beach cruiser.
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Agua Rica Diving Center
Agua Rica Diving Center, the area's scuba-diving expert, offers snorkeling and an assortment of dives, including diving certification classes.
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Iguana Surf
Operates a surf taxi service to neighboring beaches. Two locations (at either end of town) conveniently at your service.
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Tamarindo Aventuras
Rents scooters, ATVs and dirt bikes as well as water-sports equipment including kayaks, snorkeling gear and surfboards.
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Deep Blue Diving Adventures
Inside the Coco Bay Hotel & Casino, this outfitter runs two-tank boat dives for US$80, including equipment rental and snacks. It also rents bicycles for US$10 per day.
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Skate Park
If you happen to have your deck with you, there's a fun little one-bowl skate park behind the Voodoo Lounge.
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Papagayo Excursions
The longest-running outfitter in town organizes a variety of tours including visits to turtle-nesting sites.
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Blue Dolphin Sailing
For sunset and day-long sailing excursions, book in advance by phone or online with Blue Dolphin Sailing. Reader-recommended trips on Captain Jeff’s catamaran include a 4½ hour snorkel and sunset sail (US$75/38 per adult/child under 12) with gear, open bar and snacks.
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Rich Coast Diving
On the main street, this Dutch-owned dive shop has a trimaran for overnight diving trips. A two-tank dive costs US$80, plus US$20 for equipment rental.
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Mandingo Sailing
Runs a gaff-rigged schooner for sunset cruises and a sleek speedboat for snorkeling trips.
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R & R Tours
R & R Tours offers fishing charters and runs day trips to Parque Nacional Palo Verde.
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Papagayo Marine Supply
Papagayo Marine Supply has bounteous information and supplies for anglers.
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Yoga and pilates classes
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