Top Jaco Outdoor Activities

Ride an ATV through Jaco’s scenic countryside with a family friendly, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-hour guided tour that explores Costa Rica’s fields and forests. Watch tropical birds erupt from the trees as you zoom past on your ATV, and capture unforgettable images of the Pacific Ocean from panoramic viewpoints. Longer tours stop for refreshments at a ranch and continue to a waterfall and swimming hole that are hidden in the lush jungle.

This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn’t skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rain forest in just a couple of hours. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and follow your personal guide over rugged mountainous terrain, past ocean vista points, and right by a small waterfall.

Go horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and ATV-ing on this adventure-filled all-day guided tour in the Jaco Jungle. Saddle up on a Costa Rican stepping horse and ride past giant trees, monkeys, and nesting macaws. Then, learn how to rappel down a waterfall before ziplining through the rainforest setting. Finish the day with an afternoon ATV ride. A Costa Rican lunch is also included.

Tap into you inner jungle explorer with this waterfall hiking tour in the mountains above Jaco. Ride a 4x4 deep into the rain forest, and then hike along a vertical river, stopping to splash and swim in tropical waterfall pools along the way. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, jump off of rock ledges into the natural pools below for a true taste of ‘pura vida’!

Ride along one of Costa Rica's beautiful beaches during a horseback riding tour at a secluded coastal ranch near Jaco. All experience levels are welcome, as professional cowboy guides give beginners the instruction they need and let more advanced riders cut loose and trot, gallop, and ride in the surf. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule and enjoy a delicious drink after your tour.

Rev up and experience the energy of our ATV Tour in Jaco Costa Rica for yourself, riding though the forest for 1.5 hours until you get to "El Encanto waterfall" where your gonna get WET and WILD rappelling our 180 feet waterfall in true Pura Vida fashion! and then our canopy zip-line tour in Jaco, Costa Rica is perfect for singles, couples, the family, or a large group – offering views unlike any other zipline tour.

Set off on a leisurely horseback ride along the beach in Esterillos Este, Costa Rica. This small-group tour is a great way to admire the beautiful coastal scenery of Costa Rica. Ride through jungles and admire the local flora and fauna including almond trees, toucans, and sloths until you reach the Esterillos Este Beach on the Pacific Ocean.

When you come to Costa Rica, you want to see and do it all! Make the most of your time during this action-packed half-day ATV tour from Jaco. Hit the trails and climb up into the mountain rain forest for spectacular panoramic views and a waterfall swim. Relax and refuel with a deliciously authentic lunch before continuing on for more nature immersion and adventure before returning back to headquarters.

We will take you to Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest. It is a 25 minute hike in to the jungle you will be learning about the natural vegetation used for medicine by the natives of Las Monas. The Experience lasts 2.5-3.5 hours depending on how long you would like to be at each waterfall and swim in the natural pools. You do not have to swim if you do not want to ;) Once we get to the Waterfalls you will get to swim in the 10 natural pools or jump from the top of the waterfalls. On our way back you will have the pleasure to taste the local cuisine at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), cooked by the Grandmother of Las Monas town. It is the perfect tour if you want to be one with nature and local culture. Hike starts easy then gets a bit more difficult so not suited for anyone with a handicap. Approximately from the start of the river to the 1st waterfall is 1km (15-20 minutes) then will see new waterfalls every 50-100 meters.

Take a break from the beach for a different kind of fun in Jaco with this action-packed canyoning adventure. Soar through the rain forest on ziplines, rappel down tropical waterfalls, and scramble down a rocky riverbed. No experience is required, as expert guides are on hand to ensure a safe and unforgettable romp through Costa Rica’s natural playground.

On this Jaco off-road ATV tour, it’s all about the journey—and the destinations. Take a thrilling ride through rugged mountain terrain en route to a vista point and two waterfalls, one of which has a 15-foot (4.5-meter) jump to try (if you dare). Be sure to bring a swimsuit to refresh yourself in the natural pool either way.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s rain forest with a combo tour at a private ecotourism reserve. Observe canopy wildlife and soak up spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean on a leisurely aerial tram ride, and then get your blood pumping as you soar across the jungle on 10 exhilarating ziplines. Enjoy a guided nature hike through the rain forest, and wrap up your 2.5-hour tour with a visit to a serpentarium and medicinal garden. The tour includes round-trip transport from your Jaco hotel.

Explore Jaco’s rice fields or forests with a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour 4X4 buggy tour that’s a family-friendly way to get off the beaten path. Follow your guide along a tropical river and spot the bright birds that nest alongside the water, then enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Discover waterfalls hidden in the trees and zoom up the side of a mountain, and tailor your adventure to your time, interests and group.

Get off-road on a 2-hour ATV adventure tour through a lush, 850-acre (344-ha) river valley in Jaco, and take on 3.7 miles (6 km) of rugged jungle trails. Spot exotic birds and ancient trees, and listen for the chattering sounds of monkeys as you ride through the forest. Pause at the base of a 180-foot (55-meter) waterfall then finish your tour with fresh tropical fruit and juice at a remote jungle ranch.

Take a wild ride down Costa Rica's stunning Savergre River on this whitewater rafting tour on Class III rapids. It's an adrenaline-packed adventure that's perfect for the thrill-seeking traveler. Venture one hour outside Jaco and experience the best of this diverse nation's incredible natural landscapes.

Ride a horse into the jungle on a 1.5-hour tour from Jaco to a towering waterfall, ancient groves of trees and a remote valley ranch. Watch for white-faced monkeys, toucans and macaws as you guide your Costa Rican stepping horse along the trail and enjoy the cool spray from the 180-foot (55-meter) El Encanto waterfall. Take in stunning views of the thickly forested landscape, then finish your tour with fresh fruit and juice at the scenic ranch.

Ready to cross a river, driver in it, make your draf, and feel the adrenaline on your body? On this tours you will be having more than an ATV tour, visiting differents highlights on road and in our private property. Our A/C transportation will give you the best confort before to arrive to our adventure center. Here you will receive the safety instructions, then you will turn your All Terrain Vehicle motor on and drive up to Jaco mountains hills, another beautiful spot to take a selfie with the ocean as the main attraction. Forest trails and a waterfall with nature pool will be waiting for you, if you want to jump and refresh yourself. Our certificated tour guides will offer you a professional point of view during the tour. Come and let us know if you like or not.

Costa Rica’s famous wilderness can’t be seen from the side of the road. Get off the beaten track to access little-known waterfalls, patches of rain forest, tropical beaches, and more on this 6-hour ATV tour from central Jaco, which includes select commentary from your guide for adventurous sightseeing.

Rev your adrenaline as you travel down 13 miles of the Savegre River on a 9-hour white water rafting trip from Jaco. Novice and expert adventurers alike will relish encounters with Class II, III, and IV rapids in the middle of a tropical rain forest teeming with wildlife on this small-group tour, capped at 15 participants.

A horseback ride along a remote Costa Rican beach is poised to become a highlight of any tropical vacation. Trot through forested areas en route to Esterillos Beach, stopping to enjoy an oceanfront lunch (morning tour) or a picture-perfect sunset with drinks (afternoon tour). This tour is limited to a small group for a more intimate experience and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Quepos.

Need an adrenaline fix? Tackle Jaco’s exhilarating high ropes course and fly through the jungle on a series of zip-line obstacles. Clip on your safety harness and zoom through the trees, stopping to catch your breath and admire the views from the treetop platforms along the way. For the ultimate challenge, there are also zip-lines equipped with objects to hit or dodge, plus tricky treetop obstacles including a Tarzan swing, a tightrope and a tire walk.

Enjoy a combination of outdoor activities in Costa Rica during this zipline, ATV, and waterfalls tour. You'll have the chance to explore the rainforest scenery above and below as you zoom across the treetops and travel down muddy paths and along rivers. This adventure takes place about 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos Resort.

A horseback ride along a remote Costa Rican beach is poised to become a highlight of any tropical vacation. Trot through the a Manuel Antonio nature reserve en route to Esterillos Beach, stopping to enjoy an oceanfront lunch (morning tour) or a picture-perfect sunset with drinks (afternoon tour). This small-group tour is limited to eight people or fewer for a more intimate adventure.

Rappel from the top of a 180-foot (55-meter) waterfall in the heart of the jungle with a 1.5-hour adventure tour from Jaco. Follow your guides into a forested training site, then learn the basics of safety and technique. Tie into a rope at the edge of El Encanto waterfall, and take in the lush scenery as you descend through a series of pools fed by the clear, fast running river. Finish your expedition with a return hike to a nearby ranch for fresh tropical fruits and juice.