Costa Rica Local Attractions l Tours & Villas in Tamarindo Guanacaste

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Boat Adventure = Snorkeling, Surfing and Fishing
Are you looking for the full ocean experience? Then come for a boat cruise on the exclusive 27-foot Cuatromori power boat!!! With either a half day or ¾ day boat ride, you will enjoy a wide array of ocean activities, including snorkeling and sport fishing with an experienced captain. Marine life enthusiasts will delight in the variety of fish, turtles, and playful dolphins that haunt the Guanacaste coast. If the season’s right, you may even be lucky enough to spot a humpback or an orca as they come into shallow waters to breed and give birth to their young. The captain can take you to some of the Gold Coast’s secret beaches and hidden spots, only accessible by boat. Our guide will take you snorkeling through our most pristine bays, where you can explore vibrant coral reefs inhabited by amazing schools of brightly colored tropical fish. As you relax on a secluded beach, our guide will point out monkeys, iguanas, and diverse, brilliantly colored birds in the surrounding forests. Take along your surfboard to ride some of the country’s best surfing breaks, entirely inaccessible by car.

Deep Sea Fishing:
The Guanacaste region is famed for its sport fishing. Cala Luna features a 26' boat complete with a skipper and full fishing gear, providing access to the exhilarating experience of fighting a 300-pound marlin or sailfish. Sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi and marlin are all to be had on this memorable adventure.

ATV Tour:
A Real great adventure to grasp the beauty that the golden coast has to offer. Go through rivers and back roads that would not be accessible with your everyday vehicle. This is a must do tour for people seeking an adventure.

Hacienda Guachipelin:
Begin by travelling through an extremely scenic route across the Guanacaste Mountain Range, passing small villages and cattle ranches. Once you get to Buena Vista, participate in the numerous activities the park offers. Ranging from horseback riding, to a canopy tour, to water tubing. For a more relaxing time, enjoy the mineral mud baths or the natural hot springs, or walk to a waterfall where one can grasp the true natural beauty of Costa Rica. Departure time: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

Adventure and Fun:
For the adventuresome spirit, Cala Luna offers a variety of seafaring sports from water skiing to wind surfing. Plunge into the clear, serene waters amidst an array of vibrant tropical fish. Or, on land, adventure into the lush vegetation and uneven terrain which provides unique hiking and exploring opportunities. Costa Rica's natural landscape opens the curtain to a theatre of beautiful sets with animated actors. Just footsteps from your villa you immediately become audience to a fanfare of magnificent wildlife. Toucans and hummingbirds paint the sky like a rainbow, while below iguanas and toads enliven the forest floor. The scenery and its colorful actors entertain guests even after the sky has draped its earthen floor in darkness.

Jungle Boat Safari:
Departure time: in accordance with the tides. A nocturnal adventure at Las Baulas Marine National Park provides the rare opportunity to witness one of the few remaining nesting grounds for the giant leatherback sea turtle (baula). Watch as the world's fourth largest reptile lays her eggs and returns to sea. A professional multi-lingual guide from the National Park Service, park entrance fees, a video show, as well as refreshments and transportation from the main hotels in Tamarindo are all included in the price.

Giant Leatherback Turtle Nesting Safari:
Departure time: in accordance with the tides. A nocturnal adventure at Baula National Park provides the rare opportunity to visit one of the few remaining nesting grounds for the Giant Leatherback Sea Turtle. Watch as the world's largest reptile lays her eggs and returns to sea. A professional multi-lingual guide from the National Parks, the Park entrance fees, a video show, as well as refreshments and transportation from the main hotels in Tamarindo are included in the price.

Horseback Nature Safari:
Departure time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Explore the beauty of the Guanacaste plains on horseback with an experienced sabanero (cowboy), who will select a horse for your journey according to your level of experience. Encounter an abundance of wildlife while weaving through the serenity of the surrounding hills. As evening falls, witness the spectacular Tamarindo sunset along the shoreline at a private hacienda. The tour includes a guide, refreshments and transportation from the main hotels in Tamarindo. Minimum 2 people, maximum 6.

Santa Cruz and Guaitil Tour:
Departure time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This half-day tour of Santa Cruz, the folkloric capital of Costa Rica, provides an insight into the lives and culture of the indigenous Chorotega Indians. The day begins with a trip through the Guanacaste countryside, showing you the picturesque villages and cattle ranches along the way. Once arriving in the village of Guaitil, learn how artisans manufacture and paint Indian pottery, using the very same techniques as their pre-Colombian ancestors. Afterward, visit the historic town of Santa Cruz, allowing you to shop for local crafts and souvenirs. For lunch, enjoy some of Guanacaste’s comida típica (typical, home-cooked food) in one of the local restaurants. The tour includes a bilingual guide, an air-conditioned bus, and refreshments

Canopy Tour:
The Canopy tour is located within a dry tropical forest in the Guanacaste countryside. A system of platforms allows visitors to appreciate nature from the top of ancient tropical trees. No repelling or climbing is involved in this tour and a guide will receive you on each platform. The tour includes: transportation, a bilingual guide and entrance fee.

Corobici River Float:
Departure time: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. At sunrise, float down the beautiful Corobici River, which flows into the Tempisque River Basin. The journey leads you through the Guanacaste countryside to the town of Cañas. From here, travel down the gentle Corobici River, lined with a variety of exotic birds and tropical wildlife. The float is safe for all ages. Upon arrival to the Hotel La Pacifica, take in lunch, and afterwards lounge around the hotel grounds. From there you will visit a nature reserve and wild cat sanctuary, housing all five of the country's great cats, including pumas, jaguars, jaguarundis, marguays and ocelots— this part is great for kids of all ages. The return journey then takes you through the Ciudad Blanca (White City) of Liberia to see the unique adobe construction of Guanacaste’s capital. The tour includes a bilingual guide, air-conditioned bus, river float, lunch, and fees for the wild cat preserve.

Palo Verde National Park - Guaitil:
Departure time: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The tour begins with a drive through the beautiful countryside of Guanacaste to a local port, from which to explore the National Park of Palo Verde. Located at the basin of the Tempisque River, Palo Verde features lowlands and marshes that provide the perfect conditions for the largest concentration of waterfowl and wading birds throughout Central America. This is a bird watcher's paradise and a perfect place to catch a glimpse of the resident caymans. Lunch is served along the river banks. On the return journey, pass through the famous artisan village of Guaitil where the Chorotega Indians produce pottery using the same techniques as their pre-Columbian ancestors. The tour includes a bilingual guide, an air conditioned bus, lunch, river tour, park fees and refreshments.

Arenal Volcano And Tabacon Resort:
Departure time 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m the following day. This is a full-day and night adventure. The tour begins with a drive through the striking Guanacaste countryside to the rain forest area of Tilarán and Lake Arenal. Considered one of the most beautiful areas of cloud forest in Costa Rica, the Tabacon Spa and Restaurant abounds with natural pools and springs heated by the volcanic thermal vents of the Arenal volcano. Fine dine below this breathtaking natural wonder, while watching the lava course down the slopes of this impressive, active volcano. This unforgettable tour includes a bilingual guide, lunch, dinner and entrance into the spa.

Rincon De La Vieja National Park:
Departure time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit the active Arenal volcano and discover its natural mud baths. Hike or ride by horseback to this wonder of nature. The tour includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and lunch.

Monteverde Cloud Forest:
Visit the world famous cloud forest, home for the resplendent Quetzal bird — considered one of the most elusive in the country — as well as a number of unique plant and animal species endemic to this forest. Biologists and bird watchers alike travel miles to experience this clime. Another fun fact: Monteverde was a haven for a group of US Quakers, who made it their home more than two decades ago. As a result, Monteverde today produces some of the finest cheeses in the country. The small mountain town is truly a sight to behold, and should not be missed. The tour includes: transportation, a bilingual guide, entrance fee and lunch.

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