Outdoor Activities in Central Pacific

Admire some of Costa Rica's miniature wild wonders at Selvatura Park's hummingbird garden and insect museum in Monteverde. Walk through a beautifully landscaped garden that's home to more than 100 zippy, colorful hummingbirds, and then get an up-close look at thousands of native insect species with the 'Jewels of the Rain Forest' exhibit, curated by a world-renowned entomologist.

Visit the herpetarium in Monteverde's Selvatura Park, and get a personal introduction to Costa Rica's snakes, amphibians, and lizards on a guided, one-hour tour. Start times are available throughout the day, and your guide will share fun facts about Costa Rican wildlife, ecology, and history, as well as the unique characteristics of each creature you see.

Fly like a bird through Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest during this 3-hour zipline adventure. Discover a different world up in the trees as you explore the park's collection of 12 cables, 18 different platforms, and an optional 'Tarzan Swing.'

Turn an ordinary walk into an educational adventure with a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, widely considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. Go with a guide who can help you spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more while providing commentary about their lives and behaviors in the rain forest.

During your visit to Monteverde, see some of Costa Rica's most interesting insects at Selvatura Park's dedicated insect exhibition, which includes the 'Jewels of the Rain Forest' film showing multiple times per day.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is the longest canopy tour in the country. On this 5-hour tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Reach new heights on this 3-hour tour above the canopy of a transitional forest near Jaco, Costa Rica. Climb to the top of a waterfall using rappelling gear before traversing the canopy on a zipline and a hanging sky bridge on a small-group tour with 10 people or fewer.

Soar through the canopy of the Monteverde cloud forest on a 3-hour zipline tour at Selvatura Park. Experience an adrenaline-fueled ride through the trees that offers incredible views along with a fun activity in Costa Rica's famous cloud forest.

Explore the remarkable ecosystem of Monteverde's cloud forest with this combo eco-tour at Selvatura Park. Walk across the treetops on a series of hanging bridges, and marvel at a variety of jewel-toned winged wonders on a tour of butterfly and hummingbird gardens. A typical Costa Rican lunch at the adventure park's on-site restaurant rounds out this day immersed in one of the world's most diverse habitats.

This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn't skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rain forest in just a couple of hours. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and follow your personal guide over rugged mountainous terrain, past ocean vista points, and right by a small waterfall.

Soar through the misty rain forest canopy with a high-flying adventure at Selvatura Park, the only zipline course inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Launch from treetop platforms across 15 different zipline cables, including some of the longest in Costa Rica, and connect with your wild side with a ride on the giant Tarzan Swing. Four daily tour times make this a thrilling and convenient way to explore one of Costa Rica's most diverse ecosystems.

When it comes to your perfect Costa Rican adventure, this tour from Quepos has it all. Drive a 4x4 into the Costa Rican rain forest, ride a horse to a waterfall, walk across a swinging bridge, and swim in natural pools, all on a hassle-free guided excursion. Complete the tour with a fresh lunch at a farm in the countryside before returning to your hotel.

Experience the ultimate tour of the cloud forest in Monteverde with a package that combines ziplining, a walk on the hanging bridges, visits to the hummingbird and butterfly gardens, and lunch at the restaurant.

Gain admission to the hanging bridges, butterfly garden, insect museum, and herpetarium on an independent visit to Selvatura Park. This conservation park, located in Monteverde, lets you and your family explore the cloud forest of Costa Rica from all angles. A tasty lunch is included at the on-site restaurant.

See wildlife and vegetation on this guided, running and hiking tour in near Manuel Antonio. Pass creeks and waterfalls and marvel at birds as you jog along with your small group. Take a break to swim and have lunch and travel over a suspension bridge looking down on the river gorge below before hiking past the Savegre River on route to Manuel Antonio to watch the sunset.

Enhance your experience of one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions during a guided tour of the Butterfly Garden in Selvatura Park in Monteverde. Ideal for families, this educational tour showcases the highlights of the gardens and offers insight into the life cycles of butterflies and other insects. See, too, a colony of leaf-cutter ants caterpillars becoming butterflies in the rearing chamber.

Challenge your adventurous spirit by climbing our 50mts high waterfall while facing pure mountain water downstream. Prepare yourself with our top of the line equipment to climb the rock and when you reach the top you´ll be able to fly over it all by zip-lining to a tree platform. There you´ll be prompt to cross our new Hanging Sky Bridge fighting the vertigo while your knees are shaking. Finally you´ll descend by trekking through beautiful natural trails while learning more about the transitional forest with our naturalist expert guide.

Take a walk in the clouds with this hanging bridge canopy tour at Monteverde's Selvatura Park. Observe treetop life from the vantage point of eight suspended bridges that rise up to 180 feet (60 meters) above the forest floor. Costa Rica's widest bridges make for a safe and comfortable way to explore the magnificent cloud forest that's suitable for all ages.

Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park is a haven of white sand beaches and dense green forest, home to 109 species of mammals and 184 types of birds. This tour allows you to easily escape the city noise and explore the park alongside a naturalist guide. Hike through forest trails and get a chance to see native wildlife, relax on white sand beaches, and swim in tropical blue water.