Puntarenas the province encompasses a long panhandle stretching along nearly the entire southern coast of Costa Rica, boasting great beaches and to the south, a region that includes the Manuel Antonio, Cocos Island, and Corcovado National Parks, as well as nature reserves and fun towns like Puntarenas City.
Overview
This is another pay-to-play activity in Monteverde, with several options allowing you to climb above or into the trees for a different experience of the jungle. Aventura's bridges come with
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Overview
There are several options in town for this adrenaline adventure but the two listed are acknowledged to be the leading companies. Both offer a similar experience which basically involves
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Overview
Walking through jungle at night is a very different experience to walking by day, and this tour enables you to compare the two by starting at sunset and ending in torchlight. It takes place
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Hiking, Trekking, Eco-Tour
Santa Elena , Costa Rica
This is one of the rare activities you can do for free around Monteverde. The only actual cost is the bus fare it will take to get there. On the edge of the Monteverde Reserve, the gallery houses
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Both sea kayaking and mangrove kayaking tours offer unique experiences for both beginners and experts. Mangrove tours take you at an easy pace through calm waters where you can spot a variety of land
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A well established and respected school at the El Parquecito end of town, Aventuras Bravas books surf lessons with professional instructors. It also offers various tours and kayak lessons. Prices for
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Most shops here are focused on surfing. The South Wave Surf Shop rents boards for $10-$15 for 24-hours and also sells a huge variety of boards, boogie boards, surfing accessories and beachwear, in
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Kids Saving the Rainforest Souvenir Store and Headquarters is a great place to get cheap souvenirs and help out the environment, as 100% of profits go towards conservation. See the Quepolandia
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The best time of day to hike is typically early morning. It’s not as hot, generally less crowded, you can avoid afternoon rain and often have a better chance of spotting wildlife. If you want to
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Hiking
Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Costa Rica
The Raindrop Spa’s tranquil setting gives you permission to stop the clock and savor yourself. Resembling a temple, the retreat is surrounded by gardens, trees, and running water features, in the
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