- 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
- Family-friendly
Horseback Riding Tour Manuel Antonio
Rivers, hills and a waterfall pool, on a horse matched to your comfort level.
from $80 per person
Overview
A guided horseback ride through rainforest trails, rivers, hills and open countryside in the mountains near Manuel Antonio. You stop at secluded waterfalls and natural pools, and finish with a traditional Costa Rican meal before heading back.
What happens
- Hotel pickup in the Manuel Antonio or Quepos area.
- A scenic drive into the mountains and rainforest countryside.
- Meet your guide for a short riding safety briefing.
- Get paired with a horse suited to your comfort and experience.
- Ride through rainforest trails, rivers, hills and open countryside.
- Stop at secluded waterfalls and natural swimming pools to relax and take photos.
- Learn about local wildlife, plants and Costa Rican culture along the way.
- A traditional Costa Rican meal before returning to your hotel.
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