Top Quepos Outdoor Activities - page 4

Learn all about the chocolate-making process on this guided tour of a chocolate plantation from Manuel Antonio. Follow your guide as you learn about the local ecology of the cacao plant, the local cultural and economic importance of chocolate, and the production process from collection to fermentation and grinding of cacao beans. Then, visit a trapiche, a traditional oxen-powered mill used to extract juice from sugarcane.

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

For a dose of adventure in Manual Antonio, conquer the rapids of the Naranjo River on an exciting whitewater rafting tour. Grab a paddle and, with the help of expert guide, navigate the churning Class IV rapids of the river’s ‘El Chorro’ section as it shoots through a narrow gorge. Back on dry land, recharge and reward your efforts with an included Costa Rican lunch.

Experience the thrill of the rapids on this day-long rafting trip along the Naranjo River. After receiving safety instructions, you’ll set off in your raft (which is built to hold a maximum of six passengers) and navigate the Class 3 rapids. The course is considered steep and challenging; guides will accompany you to ensure your safety. During the journey, take in the surrounding scenery including mountain views, jungle, farmlands, and palm plantations. Lunch is also included.

Take an adventure through nature on this full-day, guided, horseback riding tour. Learn the history of Manuel Antonio and get up close and personal with tropical plants and wildlife as you ride through the Tocori Private Ecological Reserve. Stop for a dip in a natural pool fed by the waterfalls of Quebrada Arroyo, visit a botanical garden and eat Costa Rican casado back at the ranch.

Hang ten with a surf lesson in Uvita, Costa Rica. No matter what age or ability, this lesson can be tailored to you. It will be about two hours. A few beaches could be used, like Dominical or Playa Hermosa, all gorgeous, just dependent on the conditions. You’ll learn from a professional about riding the wave, undercurrents, body position, safezones, and much more.

Costa Rica’s palm oil industry is an important part of its economy, but it’s also been a source of controversy over the years due to deforestation practices. With this tour, enjoy the unique opportunity to learn the history of palm oil and peek behind the scenes of an eco-farm where the focus is on sustainable production. During the farm tour, meet the farm animals and take a ride on a water buffalo cart.

This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.

Discover the unique biodiversity of Costa Rica as you embark on a tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park, located just outside Quepos. Make your own way to the park and meet your private, naturalist guide to begin your tour. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the grounds and observe several species like monkeys, sloths, toucans, lizards, and much more.

Most tours of Manuel Antonio National Park take place during the day, but this small-group nighttime tour allows you to see a different side of the park and the creatures that come out after dark. Your guide will lead you around the park in search of the tree frogs, shy snakes, colorful insects, mammals, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica on this tour that is ideal for herping enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and eco-conscious travelers. In a small group of no more than six guests, explore the surroundings of Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos in search of every local species of reptile and amphibian, including viper snakes, colorful tree frogs, and more.

This experience is a unique opportunity to experience a rural Costa Rican village while participating in a very interesting hands-on activity making Chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate, try the Cacao fruit, roast the cacao beans, and then roll up your sleeves and get your hands in there to make your very own truffles choosing the toppings that you love most. This is a fun and interactive experience and great for friends, couples and families! The setting is a private family owned plot of land in the rainforest that overlooks the Naranjo River. You will be surrounded by the sounds of nature and can plunge into the cleansing waterfall after enjoying some chocolate! After chocolate making and waterfall splashing, enjoy a home cooked lunch in the home of our friend and neighbor. Learn to make homemade tortillas with Doña Luz! Our hope is that you will feel like you have experienced something truly off the beaten path that is educational, authentic, fun and delicious!!

Learn how to surf with a pro with this surfing class in Manuel Antonio, suitable for complete beginners. You'll practice paddling and getting up on your surfboard, learn how to read and catch waves, and get briefings on how to safely navigate surf and keep yourself safe in case of riptides.

To visit the National Park with a certified guide by (ICT) for interpreting the forest, make some pictures with videos while our expert explains and inmerse you in Costa Rica wildness with natural history in a 2 hours guided tour.

Verbringen Sie Zeit in den Gebieten Xochimilco. Sie machen eine Fahrt auf einem traditionellen vorspanischen Trajinera-Boot und besuchen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend, wie das Frida Kahlo Museum und das Olympiastadion. Sie halten auch am Juweliergeschäft von Plateria Rafael, wo Sie einen lokalen Kunsthandwerker treffen und seine Waren ansehen können.

Active, outdoor-loving travelers will enjoy this combo day tour that includes two fun adventure sports. Start the day with some gentle paddle boarding in the calm waters of Manuel Antonio’s Maracas Bay, taking in the coastal views. After, head south to a series of hidden waterfalls that you might not find independently. Swim, slide, and jump into the waterfalls and plunge pools, or just find a sunny spot to relax.

Feel the rush of the rapids on the Naranjo River on this full-day, guided, white-water rafting tour with stop in historic Quepos included. Ride the challenging waves through the jungle, past mountains, near plantations and in view of farmlands tackling the waters as team. Take a break at the halfway point to refuel, relax and enjoy the view before finishing the course and floating into shore on calm waters.

Your naturalist guide will tell you about the natural history of the park and will explain and provide amazing information regarding facts about the animals that inhabit this beautiful park. You may see some amazing species such as White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Toucans, Two and Three Toed Sloths, Scarlet Macaws and a lot more. You may also see bird species such as Toucans, Pelicans, Tanagers, Ospreys, Kingfishers and the Yellow Crowned Night Heron. It is also possible to see iguanas, lizards, snakes and countless varieties of insects. These are just some of the features of the reserve that make visiting Manuel Antonio National Park an unforgettable experience. We will also help you get the best nature photos using your own digital camera through the lens of our professional telescopes.

Surrounded by Baru National Wildlife Refuge and located within Manuel Antonio National Park, Hacienda Baru is an eco lodge in Savegre, Costa Rica. From tropical rainforest and mangroves to wetlands and beaches, these diverse ecosystems are yours to explore on a private guided tour. You'll roam around this quiet area with a guide pointing out endemic flora and fauna. Keep a lookout for the toucans, monkeys, and sloths you might see along the way.

Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day guided nature trek. Choose a relaxed walk or a more intense hike through the park's tropical rain forest trails and along pristine beaches while a naturalist guide provides insight into native jungle flora and wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, coatis, and nearly 200 bird species. Snack on fresh tropical fruit and, after the hike, continue exploring on your own or swim off the park's uncrowded white-sand beaches.

Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and explore its vast diversity from the sky on this short canopy tour. After being suited up with safety equipment, travel along 11 zipline cables, two suspension bridges, and a Tarzan swing. The popular tourist attraction is home to tropical plants and wildlife, including the three-toed sloth and the endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys.

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this half-day kayaking tour around Damas Island. After you’ve experienced the biodiversity of the Manuel Antonio National Park by land, check out the marine life and wildlife of the mangroves. Get personalized attention on a small-group tour and go at your own pace, according to your experience. Hotel pickup is included from select hotels around Manuel Antonio.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.

Thrill-seeking travelers who are short on time will enjoy this half-day white-water rafting adventure on the Naranjo River. This river is near Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park, so visitors to this area won’t have to spend hours in a bus. Bounce and splash down class III and IV rapids while enjoying the views of the surrounding rainforest and listening out for birdsong.