The 10 Best Adventures in Guanacaste

1. Llanos Del Cortes Waterfall

A great location to spend the day with family and friends. Bring a cooler with a spread of food and drinks to enjoy by the waterfall. The main fall is large and powerful, but you can still jump from the rocks and stand underneath to feel the magnificent force. If you’re lucky you’ll find the hidden path to a more secluded smaller waterfall with naturally heated water!

2. Barra Honda

After a short hike through the forest you’ll arrive at the caves. Once you get harnessed in you’ll make your way down into one of the caves, but don’t look down! In the cave you’ll admire the art the natural world has created over thousands of years. If you’re adventurous enough to reach the furthest point you’ll experience the amazing sensation of being in complete darkness and hear echoing drips of water all around.

3. Rio Celeste

Unlike any waterfall you’ve seen before, Rio Celeste has the most vibrant unique color. The color is caused by a physical phenomenon where two rivers collide causing a significant drop in the pH level. In the park you’ll also see several hot springs and lots of pizotes, a unique Costa Rican creature.

4. Sensoria- The Land of Senses

Sensoria is surely not to be missed. While easily accessible, this park focuses on maintaining the natural balance of the ecosystem while letting visitors get up close and personal with all the rainforest has to offer. Hike to several stunning waterfalls and be on the lookout for snakes, frogs, monkeys, and so many other animals that call Costa Rica home.

5. Diamante Adventure Park

Newly opened this park has it all. From watersports and ziplining to an animal sanctuary and horseback riding. Spend the day enjoying all of the park’s activities with their day pass that includes a lunch buffet with typical costa rican cuisine, as well as, some favorites from back home.

6. Typical Fiestas

Each weekend of the Costa Rican “summer” a different town hosts their own fiesta. The town comes together to set up a rodeo where everyone gathers to watch the bull riders and take a shot at running with the bulls. Everyone stays up all night dancing, celebrating, and enjoying Imperials and typical dishes.

7. Visit The Amazing Beaches

Guanacaste is known for its miles and miles of pristine coastline. Enjoy as many as you can by going on a beach hop! Every beach is unique, from the color of the water and sand to the wildlife you’ll find. Some beaches are secluded, so you may have the whole place to yourself. Others are booming with life, but never overcrowded, where you’ll find tons of activities to enjoy. Surfing, snorkeling, stand up paddling boarding, fishing, these beaches have it all.

8. Ostional Wildlife Reserve

Every year the turtles return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs. At times there are thousands of turtles covering the beach digging holes to plant their eggs. If you come at night you’ll follow your guide with a red light, as to not disturb the turtles, to witness this amazing event. You can also come as the sun is rising to see the turtles as they finish the job and scurry back into the water. Once the eggs are laid it’s only time until the main event, the hatching of the baby turtles. What an incredible experience to see them emerging from the sand and finding their way to the water. Hundred of little turtles swimming out to sea for the first time to join their families.

9. African Safari Adventure Park

In the Costa Rican savannah you’ll ride past the incredible animals you find on an African Safari. You’ll see Emu, Giraffes, Zebras and so many other exotic animals. You even have the opportunity to pet some of them up close! After the animal tour enjoy a hike to the waterfalls or take a ride on the quads through the winding trails of the park.

10. Mountain Bike

Guanacaste is becoming a big destination for mountain biking! More and more communities, like Hacienda Pinilla, are creating trails where avid riders and beginners can explore the natural beauty by bike. Up and down the mountains you’ll arrive at some incredible view point, so don’t forget the camera!