Top Playa Hermosa Attractions & Museums

Set sail and take in views of the Costa Rican coastline on this sunset tour. On board a catamaran, you’ll have the chance to spot local sealife such as whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and seabirds. The tour also includes time to swim and snorkel or simply relax on the boat, plus a hearty lunch of BBQ chicken, black beans, and fresh fruit, and an open bar featuring premium drinks. On the sail back to Playas del Coco, you’ll catch sight of the sunset from the water.

Take a horseback ride with a professional guide on this tour from Diamante Eco Adventure Park, with options suitable for beginner and advanced riders alike. Ride through a tropical dry forest, learning about native wildlife and taking in the views of Costa Rica’s diverse wilderness along the way. Choose from a private or group riding experience.

Explore Rincon de la Vieja National Park with a 1-day pass that includes buffet lunch, and discover the remarkable volcanic landscape at your own pace. Get the ultimate adventure experience as you go deep into the forest on a canopy tour, then take an inner tube down the Río Negro, slip into a steaming thermal pool and ride a horse through the park. Enjoy full access and total independence to design your own experience.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

Explore one of the world’s most diverse collections of species gathered in one place with a visit to the animal sanctuary at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Guanacaste. From adorable three-toed sloths to scaly reptiles and sleek jungle cats, see an amazing array of animals rescued by the Costa Rican Ministry of Wildlife, and learn about the park’s conservation projects. The naturally designed habitats include hummingbird gardens and a large butterfly observatory teeming with jewel-toned beauties.

Experience Costa Rica’s longest ocean view dual zipline with admission to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, where you can ride side by side with family and friends. Your experience includes access to the 4,461-foot (1,360-meter) zipline, as well as a ‘Quick Jump’ free fall and a hanging bridge that dangles over crocodile-infested waters.

Make your Costa Rica vacation unforgettable with this full-day adventure to Arenal Volcano, one of the country’s most iconic natural landmarks. Begin your day with a scenic hike through the lush rainforest at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, where you’ll walk along a network of elevated bridges offering panoramic views of the jungle canopy and the serene Arenal Lake. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for tropical birds, monkeys, and other native wildlife. This experience combines adventure, natural beauty, and total relaxation — a must-do for any traveler visiting the Arenal region.

Go underground in Costa Rica on a caving adventure at Barra Honda National Park. Using special spelunking equipment, descend deep into a pair of caves formed 60 million years ago and filled with fascinating rock formations. Back in the light of day, look for wildlife including capuchin monkeys as you hike through the forest, and recharge with a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

Discover why Costa Rica is a top attraction for nature lovers on this tour to Tenorio Volcano National Park and Finca Verde reserve. Hike an easy 2-mile (2.5 kilometer) trail and hanging bridge course with a guide for a chance to see wildlife, and then head to a private reserve for even more sightings of sloths, toucans, and tree frogs. Pickup locations from around Costa Rica make transportation a breeze.

Take a multisensory trek through an active volcano on this full-day adventure that gets you closer than most tours to Costa Rica’s geothermal activity. On Miravalles Volcano, hike directly inside an active crater, passing by steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots. For total immersion in the landscape, try out the volcano’s healing properties with a natural mud bath and hot springs soak.