Herradura translates to “horseshoe” which is the perfect description for this remote beach. Centrally located just minutes north of Jaco on the Pacific, you’ll find a quiet sandy beach town nestled in the jungle at Herradura Bay. The calm waters are perfect for swimming. For the nature enthusiast including birders, there are guided tours to Carara National Park, home of the endangered Scarlett Macaws. Or a trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, where monkeys and sloths abound along an immaculate white sand beach. For extreme sports, you might try whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling or soaring on canopy ziplines. You can take a leisurely catamaran cruise to outlying islands, go horseback riding, ocean and river kayaking or explore mangroves from the comfort of a pontoon boat. The possibilities are numerous and after a day of activities, Herradura is the perfect place to return, put your feet up, and watch a beautiful sunset.
Adventure, Zipline
This amazing canopy tour is an aerial expedition over the jungle that is located where the dry forest of the northern Pacific transitions into the southern Pacific rainforest. It is in the central valley of Costa Rica just north of the popular Jaco Beach. This adrenaline pumping adventure will have you sailing over the forest canopy enjoying nature without damage to the environment. Y ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Birding, Wildlife Hike
Looking for the best chance to see beautiful Scarlett Macaws and giant crocodiles? If so, look no further as the Carara National Park tour provides your best odds of seeing both. The tour starts when you are picked up from your local hotel. If you are staying in Manuel Antonio, the drive will take about 1.5 hours to reach the park. If you are staying Jaco or Esterrillos, the drive wi ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Romance, Beach, Snorkeling
Looking for a relaxing way to spend a few hours? If so, the Catamaran Cruise along the Manuel Antonio coastline is just what the doctor ordered. The day starts off when you are picked up from your Manuel Antonio hotel. After picking up some of your fellow travelers, a short drive will bring you to the Quepos Marina where the boat is docked. The double-decker catamaran style boat is u ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Romance, Beach, Snorkeling
Looking for a unique way to relax and unwind? If so, the Planet Dolphin Catamaran Cruise along the Manuel Antonio coast is a great activity to add to your trip. After you are picked up from your Manuel Antonio hotel, you will be brought to the Pez Vela Marina in Quepos where the Planet Dolphin boats are docked. Then you will board the catamaran and be on your way. As you navig ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Nature
Damas Island and the surrounding mangroves provide one of the better places in Costa Rica to go boating in a wildlife refuge. Kayaking through the mangroves can be a thrilling experience as you immerse yourself in the local wildlfie habitat. The tour starts off when you are picked up from your hotel. If you are in Manuel Antonio, the drive will be around a half hour. The drive will take ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Safari Cruise
Located on the Central Pacific coast, a little north of Manuel Antonio, the Damas Island Estuary is a great place to observe rare and exotic wildlife. This half day tour will take you through this interesting refuge on a covered riverboat, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the scenery and natural surprises around every turn. The tour starts when you are picked up from your local ar ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Nature, Waterfalls
The Horseback Ride to Tocori Waterfalls is a unique tour that combines natural beauty, nature, and local culture into one unique experience. In one action-packed tour, you will horseback ride on a country farm, walk through the jungle, observe and swim beneath a waterfall, and then spend time at the family farm, enjoying a traditional Costa Rican meal! The day starts when you are picke ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Beach, Wildlife Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park is the smallest park in Costa Rica but one of the largest in terms of biodiversity. The white sand beach is considered the most beautiful in Costa Rica.The day starts with shuttle pickup from your hotel before being driven to the park, where your bilingual guide will be waiting to meet you. Transportation times to the park varies from approximately 15 minutes ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Rafting
Whitewater rafting is a thrilling adventure and Costa Rica is home to some of the best rivers and internationally trained rafting guides in the world.This full day extreme tour is available only during the rainy season which is typically from May to December but, due to unpredictable weather patterns, it is good to check availability before booking. Appropriate for experienced rafters or ...
Suggested age range: 12+
Extreme, Rafting
Safe fun for family and perfect for first timers, imagine the excitement learning to shoot whitewater rapids in the renown Savegre River led by safety trained rafting experts.You’ll begin this trek riding a 4 x 4 as you and your family or group will journey through remote areas of jungle canopy for approximately 45 minutes following spectacular views of the river until you reach a that ...
Suggested age range: 8+
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