Top Things to Do in Guanacaste and Northwest

Feel the sand, catch your first wave at playa grande’s peaceful beach. small group surf lessons, pro photos, fresh pineapple & friendly instructors. book easily....

Feel the warmth of nosara’s kitchens as you cook costa rican dishes with a local chef, learn wood fire techniques, and share a meal together. includes lunch and juice....

Wander tamarindo with a self-guided scavenger hunt, unlock local discounts, and enjoy interactive challenges at your own pace. includes app access for 7 days....

Start your costa rica journey with a private transfer from riu guanacaste to arenal. relax in air-conditioned comfort, with a bilingual driver and flexible pickup time....

Feel the breeze in flamingo beach with a golf cart rental—perfect for beach runs, store trips, or exploring guanacaste. includes bottled water & local support....

Ride horseback through guanacaste’s jungle, cross the buenavista river, spot wildlife, and reach a wild pacific beach. small groups, coconut water included....

Watch sea turtles nest on a secluded beach near tamarindo, guided by locals. includes pickup, snacks, and flashlight—quiet moments you’ll remember....

Feel the rush tubing rio negro, ziplining canyon walls, and riding horses near rincón de la vieja. includes costa rican lunch, all gear, and pickup....

Feel the thrill of hiking to la leona waterfall near liberia, crossing rivers and canyons with a local guide. includes dry bags, life jackets, and changing rooms....

Raise a glass on the marlin del rey catamaran cruise from tamarindo or playas del coco. includes snorkeling, lunch, and open bar with hotel pickup available....

Feel the heat of rincon de la vieja’s volcanic trails, swim at oropendola waterfall, and soak in rio negro hot springs. includes pickup, lunch, and local guide....

Wake up to wild rapids, rainforest sounds, and a 12-foot waterfall drop on the tenorio river. includes hotel pickup, all gear, and a costa rican lunch....

Feel the rush of tamarindo’s backroads on an atv tour to playa piratas, minas & puerto viejo beaches. includes guide, bottled water, and return to base for showers....

Feel the rush of tamarindo surf lessons, guided by local instructors right on the sand. small groups, all equipment included, plus sweet pineapple after your session....

Feel the wind on an atv ride from playa brasilito to flamingo & potrero, spot howler monkeys, and glimpse conchal’s colors. includes hotel pickup & local guide....

Feel the crunch of playa conchal’s shell sand under hoof, spot monkeys & birds, and ride with a local guide. includes licensed guide and flexible start times....

Feel the thrill of catching your first wave in tamarindo with a local surf instructor, all gear included. small group or private options, plus flexible meeting point....

Feel the rush of class iii-iv white water rafting on costa rica’s sarapiquí river, with hotel pickup, local guides, and a riverside lunch included from la fortuna....

Start your morning diving off flamingo with a local guide, exploring volcanic rock reefs and seasonal marine life. includes equipment, snacks, and certified dives....

Step off your flight in liberia & ride straight to riu guanacaste hotel with a private transfer—bilingual driver, air conditioning, and no waiting for others....