Did you know that African wildlife feels right at home here in Guanacaste's pastureland? The ecosystem mimics that of the plains of East Africa. Welcome to Ponderosa, Liberia, Costa Rica, home to some 300 animals from 22 different species; 11 of them are African species that you can observe, and some of these you can even feed with carrot sticks. They live comfortably in a freedom-controlled 30-hectare area so you can venture into the wild and get up close with giraffes, zebras, watusis, wildebeests, dromedaries, ostriches, among others. During this incredible ride on board our special safari tour trucks our trained guides will provide you with information and facts about each species. Once you have worked up an appetite from your safari you may enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch right in the park. After your experience journey to El Salto River, which crosses the park gives you the opportunity to enjoy the La Perla waterfall and swimming area. Enjoy taking your time and bring your bathing suits to enjoy family-friendly fun.

How about some grilled lobster while sitting by the beachside in Costa Rica? ATV adventure up into the mountains and down to the oceans. On Costa Rica's spectacularly rugged Pacific coastline is where we will take you to a spot with some beautiful views overlooking this scenic area. Explore the Gold Coast of Guanacaste in style and view the beaches from above before putting your feet in the sand.   Then spend some time exploring the mountain and jungle back trails leading down to sea level. This thrilling adventure will take you through the natural habitats of some of Costa Rica's famous wildlife. Then, we'll hop on down the beach trails and end up at one of our favorite watering holes to cool off and relax with some nice beverages. Afterward, enjoy some nice barbecue lobster while you watch the waves of the idyllic Pacific ocean. Once your bellies are full and you have recharged it's back onto your ATV's for a casual ride back home.

Fly through the air from treetop to treetop then ATV down the ancient donkey trail to sea level to visit sun-drenched beaches on Guanacaste's Pacific coast. With this special tour, you are able to choose exactly how you want to fill your 4 hours of activities. The first choice is our amazing original zip-line tour of 11 zip-lines and three hanging bridges, all with gorgeous views. Or if you are an adrenaline junkie you may want to choose our extreme zip-line tour option.   Once you have chosen which zip-line course you would like to take you now need to decide how to spend the next 2 hours of your day. Are you a beach enjoyer or a mountain explorer? If you are here to see the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica then you can choose our beach enjoyer option. With this option, we will take you to private beaches that are only accessible by ATV. However, if you are a mountain explorer, ride through Guanacaste's mountains and view authentic Guanacaste.

Experience one of Guanacaste’s greatest natural wonders: sloths in their native habitat. Driving from the lowlands of Guanacaste, at the base of majestic active volcanoes, snaking between the giant Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, you will cross the continental divide and enter into Bijagua. Bijagua means “two waters” and is named after the influence of the climate and the rain on the area. This is a nature hikers' paradise, replete with the biodiversity for which Costa Rica is famous. And, of course, the sloths, hanging from the trees and branches, always "smiling." Usually, mothers will be carrying their babies. Bijagua also provides the perfect climate and rainforest environment for exotic reptiles and frogs, like the Red Eyed Frog, Green-and-Black Poison Arrow Frog, Blue Jeans Frog. For wildlife lovers, put this on your “Must-Do” list while visiting Costa Rica. Did you know that Sloths spend 90% of their time upside down?

Our Mega Combo at the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is an action-packed day of adventure. Everything you wanted to do in Costa Rica you can do in this one place. The full-day experience provides you with an amazing canopy tour by a zip line along the slopes of the volcano. Then cool off with a 1,400 ft waterslide, the longest jungle waterslide in the world. Enjoy cultural Costa Rican demonstrations of pottery and tortilla making before eating a traditional Costa Rican lunch.   Then enjoy a relaxing horseback ride down the volcanic trails. Finally but not least, soak your cares away in our natural hot springs, sauna/steam rooms, mud baths, and various pools scattered throughout the jungle. Apart from being an adventure park, we are also a mountain lodge and a nature preservation area. There are thousands of acres of forest, a vast ocean of trees, and all are filled with wildlife to observe.

Some of the best snorkeling in Costa Rica is located right off of our beautiful coastline here in Flamingo beach Guanacaste; the northwestern region of Costa Rica is known as The Gold Coast, named such for the picturesque white sand beaches that stretch and form the coastline of the region. Divers from all over the world come to visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica to SCUBA dive. It’s with them you can catch a ride out to the world-famous Catalinas Islands.    The 20 islands that make up the Catalinas Islands chain are bathed in pristine water. The islands, as well as the waters that surround them, are home to an abundant array of marine animals, birds, and land animals. Once you understand the myriad marine species that call these waters home, you will see exactly why divers from around the world make it a point to put the Catalinas Islands on their list of must-see dive sites.

Spend the afternoon sailing on one of Guanacaste's famous catamarans, the most popular tour in the region. After sailing up the north or down the southern coast, the captain will stop at one of many special anchorages. This is where you can enjoy water sports such as snorkeling or simply playing in the ocean. A guided snorkeling tour is also available during which you can view a myriad of marine life.    While you work up an appetite playing in the ocean, the crew will prepare a light lunch, and refreshments are available throughout the journey. Then, get ready for the light show of a lifetime as the catamaran returns to port and offers you the best seats in the house to watch as the sun disappears under the horizon. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the majestic sunset view from the Pacific Ocean. This is an all-inclusive trip, so just bring a towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen.

Want to live to be over 100? Start your journey in one of 6 "Blue Zones" in the world. One part of Costa Rica stands out as a "Blue Zone", in which the quality of life allows for men and women to surpass the average lifespan. Here in Costa Rica The “Blue Zone” is located within the five cantons of Guanacaste, which are located in the Nicoya Peninsula: Santa Cruz, Hojancha, Carrillo, Nandayure and part of Nicoya. Precisely, in November, the World Meeting of Blue Zones will be held, with the purpose of investigating in depth what is happening in the area, sharing the experiences of the long-lived and knowing more from the scientific, cultural and health point of view. Without leaving aside the possibility of showing the tourist attractions of the Nicoya Peninsula. National and international guests will attend, as well as an agenda of activities for the enjoyment of visitors. On our tour we will visit a family from the Nicoya peninsula , where you will have a cooking claas and delicious typical lunch with older adults who will tell you their interesting stories, then you will visit a small town coffee plantation where the bluest of the blue zone coffee is produced.

Coco's famous Excelsior Trimaran Sailing Ship sets sail daily from Coco beach and Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica, weather permitting. As we set sail you will enjoy snacks, and an open bar throughout the trip. We head out to the Pacific Ocean to find the best spots for you to go snorkeling, swimming, laze on the beach, or just hang around on the boat. The Excelsior Sailing Ship has a lot of space, and we have many bean bags on deck for very comfortable seating. This is an excellent adventure to take friends and family while enjoying a Costa Rican vacation. While you are having some fun around the ocean our crew will prepare a quality meal for the return trip. We then set sail to return to Playa Coco, enjoying the amazing sunset from the best seats you'll ever have. Imagine being out on the open waters of the Pacific Ocean watching the sun setting over the water horizon. It doesn't get better than that.

Adventure beckons at Hacienda Guachipelín positioned at the foot of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Guachipelín Ranch and Spa is an eco-tourism hotel featuring natural hot springs, jungle forests, pristine waterfalls, and bubbling volcanic mud pools. These are just some of the many attractions you can enjoy during a stay with us at the Adventure Park in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Bring the whole family for a daylong adventure, we even provide a traditional Costa Rican lunch! Ride Costa Rican ranch horses from our working horse and cattle ranch and celebrate the Guanacaste region’s cowboy heritage. Enjoy a relaxing journey to natural volcanic thermal hot springs or spectacular waterfall pools. Transform yourself on our “cowboy-for-a-day” tour. Have fun bird watching, hiking trails, and enjoying the amazing natural landscape of this region. Beautiful views around this spectacular, biodiverse, region await you at Guachipelín Ranch.  

Spend the afternoon at the Rincón de la Vieja volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Explore and swim in the turquoise waters that pool at the bottom of the in La Oropéndola waterfall - which reaches 82 feet in height - and then soak in the hot spring of the Rio Negro to soothe your muscles and rejuvenate your skin. Hike the Las Pailas trail through a dry tropical rainforest, keep your eyes open as the park is home to more than 300 species of birds, as well as other wildlife like iguanas, snakes, monkeys, and more!   Lastly a short distance from the waterfall you will be surrounded by volcanic hot springs that are heated naturally by the Rincon de La Vieja Volcano. Heated volcanic clay is available for a spa and body rejuvenation experience. You can also jump into heated natural pools situated between hanging bridges. Don’t worry if it sounds like a full day of adventure, lunch is included.  

Your day starts early as you explore one of the rarest and bio-diverse ecosystems in the world. Recommended for those who seek wildlife and birdlife. Palo Verde is comprised of 15 different ecological zones including dry forest, wetland, and mangrove swamps. This makes this region an ideal habitat for Costa Rican crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, parrots and other exotic birds. The Palo Verde Tour carries you through one of the largest concentrations of waterfowl in Central America.   The Palo Verde National Park Riverboat Tour takes place along a stretch of the Tempisque River Conservation Area in Guanacaste. The park focuses on conserving vital floodplains, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools from the encroachment of civilization to mitigate the risk to the ecology. A major feature is the density and variety of bird species, a substantial factor that led to the creation of the reserve, due in part to its diverse ecology.

In the midst of the rainforest exists one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. “Los Teñideros” lies at the end of one of the most beautiful rivers of Costa Rica. the Rio Celeste. Los Teñideros is located where two streams of crystalline water merge into one. The mix between the minerals of the river and the minerals from the volcano crater create the famous celestial blue hue that gives the river its name when the sunlight reflects off of the high mineral content of the waters. It is within the composition of the water which contains the colloidal silica that is reflected off the sunlight and fool the human eye by returning an image of turquoise blue suspended in the water. The Rio Celeste waterfall has been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Costa Rica - a must see when in Guanacaste. Did you know that located within the park and covered by a dense cloud forest lies the Tenorio Volcano? But don’t worry it’s been dormant for years.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Tenorio River in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. There are rapids from classes I to IV and we can provide you with a thrilling white water rafting ride that will put even the most adrenaline provoking roller coasters to test. Raft sizes vary and are adaptable to the size of your group. Safety is our main concern and all necessary equipment is provided after a safety demonstration. Even if you have never experienced white water rafting before, we will ensure you have a comfortable experience. You will remember your day of exhilarating fun as one of your best adventures during your stay in Costa Rica.    After the exciting journey down the rapids you’ll surely have worked up an appetite. Enjoy a complimentary traditional Costa Rican lunch before you end your tour. Sit back, relax, and decompress from the ride of your life.  

Do you need a few extra seats? Or maybe you have a whole group on vacation together and you want to get to some tours further away from your hotel. Either way you should try the Toyota Hiace van, with seating for up to 16 people. Prices are per day but do not include insurance, taxes, and fees. There is no better way to see Costa Rica than by renting a car or in many cases a van. The public transportation system is irregular and usually for the price of a couple of taxi rides you can rent a van for the whole day.    For van rentals in Guanacaste, and other areas of Costa Rica, we offer our fleet of well maintained newer model year Toyotas. Home delivery is available. Prices are without insurance, basic and full coverage insurance is available. GPS, Wi-Fi, car seats, coolers, and more are available as well. Reserve your reliable transportation today and see why renting your own van is often the best way to get around.