- Wildlife
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Manuel Antonio National Park
A naturalist’s spotting scope finds the wildlife most visitors walk right past.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including the guided walk and beach time
- Price
- from $60 per adult
- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Morning or Sunset Catamaran from Marina Pez Vela
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
from $85 per person
Overview
A catamaran cruise from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos along the coast near Manuel Antonio National Park, watching for dolphins, sea turtles and rays. You stop in a protected bay to swim and snorkel, with snacks, tropical fruit and drinks on board; sunset departures finish with the sun going down over the Pacific.
What happens
- Check in at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos.
- Meet the crew, board the catamaran and get a safety briefing.
- Sail along the scenic coastline near Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, rays and other marine life.
- Stop in a protected bay to swim and snorkel with the gear provided.
- Fresh snacks, tropical fruit and drinks on board.
- Cruise back to the marina; sunset tours end with the sun setting over the Pacific.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person
- Adventure
- Water
Rafting the Savegre River
Class II–III rapids through the rainforest, with calm stretches to float and look around.
- Duration
- About 5–6 hours, including transport and lunch
- Price
- from $125 per person