Top Playa Hermosa Nature Parks

Explore the sandy beaches, secluded bays, and jungle-clad shorelines around Playa Hermosa on this afternoon catamaran cruise. Admire the views as you sail along the coast, look out for dolphins and whales, and stop to swim and snorkel in a picturesque bay. While onboard, enjoy a tasty BBQ chicken lunch, grab yourself a drink from the open bar, and watch the sunset as you cruise back to shore.

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.

Traveling by ATV is a great way to get around the rugged Costa Rican countryside. This tour takes you far from the crowds as you travel deep into the Guanacaste region, including its coastline, hills, and forests. Get a local perspective on hidden beaches and other tucked-away natural attractions as you ride.

Cruise through a tropical rain forest on a 7-hour excursion to the Tempisque River along Costa Rica’s Palo Verde National Park. Explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife as a guide with extensive knowledge about the area points out flora and fauna while navigating the river on an intimate motor boat.

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.

Get out and explore the rainforest with this full-day excursion. You’ll see sloths in their natural habitat, take a hike up to hanging bridges high above the rainforest canopy, and wade under the beautiful Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls. Best of all, lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from your Guanacaste hotel are included.

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.

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.

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.