- 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
- Adventure
- Water
- Family-friendly
Full Day Waterfall Adventure
Three waterfalls, a natural rock slide and a hidden beach, all in one day.
from $140 per person
Overview
A guided full day visiting three waterfalls with natural pools for swimming, a natural rock slide of about 20 ft and optional cliff jumps. Lunch with fresh fruit and drinks is included, and the day ends at a secluded beach with caves and palm trees.
What happens
- Morning pickup or meeting in Quepos or Manuel Antonio, then a scenic drive through the countryside while your guide talks about local culture, wildlife and history.
- At the first waterfall, swim, relax or jump into the natural pools.
- Continue deeper into the jungle to more waterfalls with caves, cliffs and calm swimming spots.
- Glide down the natural rock slide into the water below; jumping and sliding are always optional.
- A local lunch with fresh fruit and drinks at midday.
- Unwind at a hidden beach with caves and palm trees before heading back.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- 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