Top Puntarenas Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

The perfect combination of real hiking, waterfalls and horseback riding.  We have a beautiful viewpoint that let you see 4 volcanoes: Volcán Arenal, Volcán Rincón de la vieja, Volcán Tenorio y Volcán Miravalles. If the weather is nice you can also see part of the Guanacaste Province and the Arenal Lake. We start the hike and take the snack later next to the river. The price includes: Transportation, guide, entrance, snack and horseback riding.

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as gray foxes, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as all transportation and entrance fees.

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, an enthusiast, or a beginner, 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

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Located atop the Continental Divide, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a haven of untouched jungle, where rare plant and animal species live among wisps of cloud and thick tree growth. This small-group hiking tour allows you to experience the full breadth of Monteverde’s flora and fauna, while your naturalist guide navigates and provides insight into the area’s rich biodiversity.

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.

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.

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.

Pop up on a surfboard and catch your first waves in Montezuma with a professional surf lesson. Learn the basics of surfing rules and etiquette on the shore, and then jump in the water to try out fundamental moves with the help of your guide. A big sandbar makes Montezuma a great place for beginners to safely and comfortably try a new sport, and all equipment is included so you don’t need to fuss with any rentals.

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.

We invite you to explore and get to know the different types of forests inside the Monteverde and Santa Elena area. An excellent way to immerse yourself in nature and connect to a new world of plants, birds, mammals, insects, etc. Enjoyable and safe for all ages. Depending on your needs and requirements, we’ll help you choose the appropriate place to visit.

The Monteverde Horseback Riding Tour offers a different perspective to witness the Monteverde Cloud Forest and it's countryside, where you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of rural Costa Rican life, a world away from the tourist crowds and traffic. Visitors are given the rare privilege of exploring this beautiful private reserve on horseback, from where they will see amazing views of the Gulf of Nicoya and its pacific islands, as well as enjoy coffee and sugarcane plantations, primary and secondary tropical forest, open fields and an array of local wildlife that includes toucans, green parrots, bellbirds, emerald toucanets, blue-crowned motmots and monkeys. Visitors can choose from three two hour tour options, all offering distinct views and attractions. The 8:00 am tour is great for bird watching, the mid-morning tour from 11:00 am captures the best of the weather and the clearest views and the 3:00pm tour offers spectacular sunset skies.

Experience the mist-shrouded treetops and incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest on a shore excursion from Puntarenas. Travel from the Pacific Coast to the country’s higher altitudes, where you'll explore a vast array of tropical flora and wildlife while hiking across six suspended bridges. Recharge with included lunch, and then learn about the lifecycle of Costa Rica's most famous import on a coffee plantation tour.

Sail out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya from Puntarenas on this all-day boat trip. Hop aboard a catamaran boat and head towards the island, which boasts a protected forest and clear waters that are ideal for swimming. There, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a day away from the Costa Rican mainland.

We learn about the flora and fauna that characterizes this beautiful cloud forest. Our guide takes us to wonderful places, hidden in this cloud forest

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!

Experience the natural wonders of Costa Rica on this private, full-day tour of Santa Teresa including a hike, snorkeling, wildlife, and a visit to Tortuga Island. Wander through the Curu Wildlife Refuge in the Nicoya Peninsula to see the white-nosed coatis, capuchin and howler monkeys, and tropical birds. Get to know locals during a traditional lunch served in a family home before sailing to Tortuga Island to snorkel and swim.

Not only the birds have the privilege to touch the tree tops. You can fly through them in the hanging bridges too, witness the cloud forest from a different perspective, and watch the animals in their natural habitat. Bridges built to let the visitors admire nature. Well maintained and generally flat trails, not muddy nor strenuous, for a smooth and pleasant hike. Appreciate Costa Rica’s magnificent biodiversity walking and admiring nature in the various trails. Monteverde Cloud Forest Suspension Bridges boasts one of the most beautiful views in the area, and its activities offer the most incredible rainforest experiences in all of Costa Rica. From the highest altitudes imaginable, you will enjoy therich natural beauty of the rain forest and its treasures. A world leader in adventure tourism, Costa Rica is full of natural wonders, spectacular views, great discovery and exciting activities. At Monteverde Cloud Forest Suspension Bridges, we are ready to show you the time of your life.

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.

Monteverde’s stunning environment turns an ordinary horseback riding tour into an exploration of the area’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Trot past vista points of the Gulf of Nicoya, over streams, and right by waterfalls as you follow a guide through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, accessing places that most visitors never get to see by car or by foot.

We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.