Get off the beaten track and explore the Rincon de la Vieja region of Costa Rica, renowned for its active volcanos with bubbling mud pools, natural hot springs and shooting geysers. For those with an adventurous spirit, go whitewater tubing or rappel waterfalls cascading over beautiful canyons. Traverse the rainforest canopy by exciting zip lining courses, or enjoy the lush jungle and open plains by horseback, off-road ATVs or guided nature hikes. Check out the geothermal activity of an active volcano by soaking in its hot mineral springs or taking a therapeutic mud bath. Paint your partner with mud! Located in the rural northwest part of Costa Rica, you’ll find the Rincon de la Vieja National Park as well as a few private eco-reserves offering an assortment of excellent adventure combo tours.
Zipline
Ziplining through Costa Rica’s giant tropical trees is one of the most exciting adrenaline activities because, well, it’s just so much fun and the whole family can do it! Canyon Lodge, also known as Canon de la Vieja, is just the place to do it.Canyon Lodge is an adventure resort surrounded by three National Parks in the beautiful province of Guanacaste. These parks protect the wild ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Adventure, Extreme, Zipline
The Canyon Canopy Zipline is one of the most popular zip lining experiences in Rincon de la Vieja. Located at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin and Adventure Center where the tropical forest becomes your playground, it offers an exciting experience that will flex your muscles and get the adrenaline flowing while placing you at the center of diverse wildlife and breathtaking volcano views.This c ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Adventure, Nature, Culture, Zipline, Hot Springs
Hacienda Guachipelin's one-day ADVENTURE PASS presents an awesome opportunity to experience the best of Costa Rica's exciting outdoor activities all in one day at one place! This working farm, located next to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste, supports over 3,000 acres with three distinct rivers cutting through beautiful canyons and creating waterfalls. Only on ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Romance, Hiking, Waterfalls
A hike to the Las Chorreras Waterfalls from Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best ways you can immerse yourself in the abundant beauty of Costa Rica. Following the moderate hike through the tropical dry forest, you’ll have a chance to go for a refreshing swim in the cool waters of a natural pool created by two waterfalls cascading over the rock face of a surrounding canyon.Hacienda G ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Adventure, Nature, Learning Family, Culture, Waterfalls
Horseback Riding is a popular activity in Costa Rica because it is a fun and relaxing way to be outside exploring the countryside. In fact, horseback riding is still a popular means of transportation and recreation especially in the Guanacaste region, known for its many ranches and cowboy traditions.This tour is coupled with a visit to the strikingly beautiful Oropendula Waterfall which ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Learning Family, Hiking
The Las Pailas Trail is located in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, one of the most interesting places for hiking because it is the home to the active, 6217 foot high Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and showcases the resulting geothermal activity, like geysers and fumerols scattered around the base. This 35,000 acre national park with its numerous trails twisting throughout the park is teeming wit ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Learning Family
The unique area surrounding Borinquen Mountain Resort brings you pristine forests and amazing views of the Rincon de la Viejo volcanic mountain range. In the distance, you can see the Pacific Ocean. For nature enthusiasts, this guided hike provides the perfect opportunity to explore Costa Rica’s bounty of natural beauty and exotic tropical wildlife. Your tour will begin at the hotel ...
Suggested age range: 12+
Adventure
River Tubing on Rio Negro is a fun and exciting way to shoot the rapids in Costa Rica! If you have ever been to an amusement park before and tried the “lazy river”, you have had only a taste of what real jungle tubing is like. You’ll cover about 2.5 miles of easy going on a class I and ll river, encountering up to 25 rapids with contrasting stretches of calm river currents while in a dur ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Romance, Culture
The Symbiosis Spa and hot springs tour offers a unique experience incorporating a gentle horseback ride through the rainforest down to the Colorado River where you’ll find the natural Spa and hot springs sitting on the banks. There you can relax and rejuvenate enjoying all the Spa activities before returning again by horseback.Your tour will start at Hacienda Guachepelin where you will ...
Suggested age range: 13+
Adventure, Extreme, Nature, Canyoning, Waterfalls
Enjoy the adrenaline as you take the plunge on this challenging waterfall canyoning adventure at Hacienda Guachipelin. You’ll experience 3 waterfall rappels ending with an exciting Tarzan Swing. The tour begins at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin when you meet your guides who will help you get suited up with high-quality helmets and safety harnesses. You’ll head deep into the rainforest t ...
Suggested age range: 10+
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