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.

Explore the Costa Rican jungle landscape on your own ATV mountain tour. Our experienced tour guides will take you on a true adventure through the winding jungle roads. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of driving your ATV through the photo-perfect back trails of Guanacaste's famous jungle-covered mountains. After climbing the mountains we can stop to see breathtaking views before we continue the adventure along Costa Rica's Pacific coast.   These biodiverse mountain areas are teeming with tropical wildlife; and if you are lucky you might see all kinds of different species of birds, butterflies, monkeys, and maybe even jungle cats. Ride around and explore the countryside surrounding the small towns dotted in and about the area, while you ride past cantaloupe farms and ride past some centuries-old rural farmhouses.

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.

Your adventure begins with an exhilarating tubing experience, where you can choose between class II and III tubing based on the river condition and mountain weather near the Rincón de la Vieja volcano. We recommend wearing shorts or a bathing suit, water shoes, and a t-shirt for this trip. Next, get ready to soar through the air on our canopy zip line, featuring nine cables and seventeen platforms that crisscross the canyon of the Colorado River. After zip lining, it's time to rappel down a natural stone wall towering at 20 meters (65 feet) high. You can even climb up again if you desire. We provide helmets, safety harnesses, and leather gloves for your safety, and our guides will be with you every step of the way. To make your experience even better, your adventure-filled day will end on a high note with a relaxing time at The Aquetzally Spa. Our treatments use natural products from the region to soothe and rejuvenate your body and mind. After your thrilling activities, relax in the pool and enjoy a refreshing swim. Then, indulge in the flavors of Costa Rica with a variety of dishes at our lunch buffet. So come and experience an unforgettable day of adventure and relaxation with us!

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.

One of the most popular activities to do when visiting Guanacaste Costa Rica is zip-lining through the canopy of giant Guanacaste trees. At the Congo Trail Canopy Tour you will experience authentic Costa Rica and explore natural forests that have existed for hundreds of years nestled in this quiet enclave of Central America. The Original Canopy tour combines 100's of meters of zip-lines and platforms with hanging bridges for a truly unique adventure. Our professional zip-line guides will fit you for your harness, helmet and other safety equipment, then you will listen to an important safety speech detailing the do's and don'ts of zip-lining and then you are ready to fly through the canopy. Feel the thrill as you finally get hooked up to your first zip-line and are set free to zip down 100's of meters of cable suspended between giant Guanacaste trees. Keep on the lookout for families of monkeys foraging in the canopy for mangoes, bananas and other types of food.   

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.  

Monteverde Park is located in one of the world's most biodiverse and tropical cloud forests. Because of the high altitudes of the area Monteverde Park is teeming with biodiversity that you cannot experience anywhere outside of this region of Guanacaste. Your adventure begins with a hike across a series of bridges suspended in the air above canyons and through the treetops. Keep your eyes open for the diverse flora and fauna that make this area their natural habitat. Everything is constructed so you can observe nature without impacting it. Next, take an open-air gondola ride to the top of the jungle for some amazing views of the local landscape. Here you can take in Costa Rica from a unique perspective you will not get anywhere else. Once you’ve enjoyed the vantage point, it’s time to make your way back down to ground level. But you’ll get there quickly as you take an exhilarating zip line ride through the jungle to return to the starting point of your tour.  

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.