Top Quepos Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf in Costa Rica with a small-group lesson near Manuel Antonio. Whether it's your first time on a board or you want to improve your skills, a low student-to-instructor ratio allows plenty of personalized attention so you’ll be confidently paddling and standing up in no time. When you need a rest from the waves, relax with provided beach chairs and umbrellas while snacking on fresh fruit and coconut water.

Our crew and team have more then 20 years of experience coaching surfing and competing in surf contests around Costa Rica since we are kids. We also grew up being lifeguards in Manuel Antonio beach .. The experience and safety of our team will make you feel very comfortable and safe in and out of the water .. We also will make sure you are standing on the surfboard in less then 10 min guaranteed!!

Dominical is known for being a beautiful layback town and for its surfing! We got amazing conditions to practice it, and we dare you to try it! And what better way than learning with the best surf instructors in the area? We have more than 10 years experience instructing people of all ages and levels, and we are highly qualified!Just look at what other travelers say about their experience with us! We invite you to ride on the waves of Dominical, we are thrilled to guide you in this adventure!

Surfing increases your confidence, balance and fitness. It is an excellent way to outlet stress, tension and get leg and core strength. But, not only that, simply spending time in the ocean positively impacts your health.

This is an opportunity to visit an area that is close to Manuel Antonio but feels so far away. This excursion is off the beaten path and the intention is to experience the rainforest without the hustle and bustle or crowds you can get elsewhere. We are committed to supporting the locals who have maintained a simple lifestyle in the countryside by sharing meals in their homes. Chorro Eco Lodge is a family run place that makes you feel at ease and at peace in nature. It has a stunning rancho with a yoga platform overlooking the Naranjo River and you can take a plunge in the waterfall while listening to Toucans and observing the blue morpho butterflies!

We offer an off-road adventure with Top of The Line, Single, Double and or Side by Side ATV’s. Our all-terrain vehicles are safe and easy to drive, great for riders of all ages* *(16 years Old – Minimum Driving Age) Experience the adrenaline of driving on ATV’s as you are led by our Expert & Bilingual Guide to a Private Natural Reserve. There you will take a light hike into the rainforest up to a refreshing natural river pool where you will be welcome to swim in. You will also you enjoy Fresh & Local Fruits and a Water Bottle to quench your thirst. After this, we undo our way to head back for a 100% Costa Rican Traditional Meal. We also offer lockers for you to leave items that you won’t bring on the tour and Towels for you to dry if you wish to rinse off at the end of the tour.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

Paddle past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this kayak tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

Get a new perspective on the Costa Rican coastline from the back of an all-inclusive catamaran, visit islands you might otherwise have overlooked, and enjoy time to snorkel during this half-day excursion. Soak up the sights as you make the most of free alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit, relax on the tanning meshes, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi.

Ride along the forested coast of Manual Antonio National Park on this 4-hour catamaran tour. Morning tours feature a snorkeling adventure in the secluded bay of Playa Biezans, while evening tours allow you to take in views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in the Manuel Antonio area as well as snorkel equipment (morning tour), a guide, and lunch or dinner.

Get your adrenaline pumping during this adventure tour in the Naranjo Biological Corridor of Costa Rica. Soar through the treetops on a zip line, come face to face with local wildlife like white-faced monkeys and tropical birds, and traverse an obstacle course with a series of platforms, suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing, and a rappel. End the tour with a delicious Costa Rican meal and traditional snacks.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

Get to know the meaning of Costa Rican ‘pura vida’ (pure life) with a private or small-group tour to secluded beaches and jungle hideaways usually only visited by locals. Soak up the sun away from the crowds, and learn surfing basics with a fun lesson to get you standing up in no time. This half-day escape also includes a swimming stop at a secret waterfall plus fresh fruit snacks and lunch to keep you energized.

This is more than a cooking class, we will show you a large botanical garden, a vanilla plantation, a cacao plantation, sugarcane mill and of course the cooking class with the locals. We will start with a lovely short hike is out properly to learn about the ingredients and history of our culinary culture with special focus on the medical herbs garden. We then continue to our local home where we will explain step by step the cutting, dressing, mixing and cooking techniques used in Costa Rica to make delicious meals.

This is rather a complete cultural ana culinary experience. We will show you a large botanical garden, a vanilla plantation, cacao plantation, medical plants garden, sugarcane mill, coffee sampling and of course, the cooling class.

More than a cooking class, this activity will take you on a cultural, nature and culinary trip. We will visit a vanilla plantation, cacao plantation, botanical gardens, sugarcane mill and of course the cooking class with the locals.