Top Puntarenas Outdoor Activities

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Discover Costa Rica with the #1 tour company on TripAdvisor. Our award-winning tours include places and amenities that travelers cannot find anywhere else! Have lunch at an exclusive mountain top location overlooking the Carara Rainforest & Pacific Ocean. Explore the Tarcoles River & Mangrove Forest and witness up to 50 species of birds and American crocodiles and encounter wild-friendly monkeys up close! We take you off the beaten paths were large buses cannot enter and show you amazing places on our quality small group tours.

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.

Exchange the sun and surf for for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a gravity-defying Superman cable and a Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the tree tops along a series of hanging bridges. In between adventures, replenish your energy with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Sneak in a tropical island getaway during your Costa Rica vacation on this cruise from Jaco to Tortuga Island. Swim, snorkel, hike, drink, and dine on this all-inclusive tour, with the option to rent even more of your favorite watersports equipment like waverunners and paddleboards. Bookend your tour with a catamaran cruise across the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya.

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Spend a day exploring Costa Rica’s beauty away from the beach on this guided shore excursion from Punta Arenas. Head out with a guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to discover the region’s highlights, including the tropical fruits grown in nearby “fruit towns,” a wildlife area known for its population of white-faced monkeys, and a sail down the lush Tarcoles River. Tour includes entrance fees and all transportation with port or hotel pickup and drop-off.

This 3 in 1 tour will take you to know the incredible process of 3 very important products worldwide. With one of our guides you will see the coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plants, we will explain you all the processes of these 3 products and also to taste each one of them. One of our main features is the infrastructure, where all of the trails are made of cement, which will allow the tour on sunny or rainy days. Families with children who need to take their stroller or people with some physical limitation will not have trouble walking with a walker, crutches or wheelchair.

Explore Monteverde's magnificent cloud forest from the air on this combo canopy tour at Sky Adventures. Cross the Costa Rican rain forest on a series of hanging bridges during the Sky Walk, glide through the treetops in a gondola on the guided Sky Tram, and then soar through through the misty canopy on the thrilling Sky Trek zipline course. No need to choose—do all three of the park’s top activities in a single day with this complete package.

This adventure begins riding towards the mountain country side on mixed paved, gravel and dirt roads through different sceneries including hills, ocean views, cattle fields, small creeks, rivers, forest with diverse vegetation, small rural towns and other beautiful attractions that reflect the real traditional Costa Rican living. There is a 5-minute walk to the waterfall on a jungle like trail, beautifully adorned with green vegetation and tall trees. The waterfall is about 30ft high and perfect for jumping into its natural pool. For those who rather not to jump off, they can just relax and swim in its refreshing waters. After some time in the waterfall, we stop at El Tigre Sightseeing for some pictures of the stunning panoramic views. The sightseeing has a typical restaurant operated by locals, which provides a great opportunity to buy some drinks, snacks or typical meals while you contemplate the views and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.    

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring over 11 different waterfalls on this small-group canopy tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica. Enjoy breathtaking views over the ocean, mountains, and rainforest on 25 zipline cables, the longest in Costa Rica. Led by a professional guide, this tour emphasizes safety and provides all the necessary equipment. Lunch and bottled water are included. Transportation to and from this Costa Rica zip line tour is an available option. Participants must be at least seven years old and weigh less than 280 pounds (127 kg).

Please notice that we offer group (shared) and private tours. All of them are personalized, whit local experts naturalist and bilingual guides, easy to book, professional service. If private tour option is not available online here, check our website or contact us directly. Our main goal is to help you enjoy the Cloud Forest at its best! Pura vida!!

Is a auntentic nature tour in a great area of Monteverde with a really well maintained trails, the pleace is a amazing area to see stuff like, Owls, Tarantulas, Frog and Sloths and many more Wilde-life.

Situated atop the Continental Divide, the high-altitude Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve is literally shrouded in clouds. Experience the full breadth of Monteverde’s flora and fauna on this nature walk, during which your naturalist guide provides useful insight and helps navigate through the forest. Plus, this small-group tour is limited to six participants so you can escape crowds and immerse yourself in nature.

You will encounter nature with the fun of riding ATVs with our bilingual guides who provide the highest level of security while you ride and make sure at the same time you have the time of your life!

For the vast majority of riders, e-bikes vastly increase travel range and keep heart rates more stable. This lets you focus on the adventure. Also, the efficient electric engines leave practically no carbon footprint, so there is no damage to the environment. This brand new activity looks to help mitigate the use of diesel powered transport vehicles, noisy trucks, and inefficient 4x4s in Monteverde. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Riding a high-end E-bike, visiting amazing places, and having contact with truly undisturbed NATURE! EVERYONE AT THE SAME LEVEL Whether you are an experienced cyclist, or an enthusiast, we’ll all get to the same beautiful places at the same time THE LOW IMPACT WAY TO MOVE Not only is this a ZERO emissions ride, these modern and plush e-bikes also have a very low trail impact, and, as a matter of fact, they are the quietest method of transportation. Quiet mobility means that you’ll avoid scaring off the native fauna

Enjoy the best of Tortuga Island on this private full-day tour. Travel there by boat and keep an eye out for dolphins on the way. At the island you can go snorkeling, spot spider monkeys, and visit the dramatic stone arch from where you'll enjoy a great view of the island and ocean. This is a great day out for family or friend groups.

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the gulf islands, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists. We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you. We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government authorities. You and all the passengers will enjoy the best service you can find on a tour of our country.

Go birdwatching in Monteverde on a half-or full-day private tour led by an experienced naturalist guide. Choose between early morning and afternoon departures, then watch for resplendent quetzals, black guan, silvery-fronted tapacul, and more. This 3-hour or 6-hour private birding tour includes pickup and drop-off in Monteverde, with the flexible, personal experience of a private guide.

Its a private tour in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre trails where will be no more people in the forest it will be only for us. We will look for animals who a completely nocturnal activity in the silence of the late night. Good chance to see sloths, frogs, bugs and manny more...

Animal and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a horseback tour. Tours depart at three different times, with each being best for a different type of activity: bird watching, clear landscape views, or sunset skies. Cover a lot of ground without getting tired when traveling on a horse. Look out for toucans, parrots, monkeys, and other wildlife as you peacefully trek through the forest.

A walk through one of the world´s most amazing cloud forests. We will be able to learn about natural history, the characteristics of this primary and secondary forest. The best opportunity to observe a variety of mammals and birds. With enough luck we will see the emblematic Quetzal in its natural habitat. Experienced and charismatic guides with great knowledge of the area. Small groups for a more personalized service.

Costa Rica is home of more than 900 species of birds, as a result it includes local and migratory species. We offer a personalized and interactive tour. On the other hand, we motivate national and international tourist to discover and explorer our exotic biodiversity of mammals and birds that are found inside the Cloud Forest and in transition areas. Meanwhile, a guaranteed wonderful experience within one of the most beautiful places in our gorgeous Costa Rica.