What to do

During your time with us, we invite you to discover our little piece of paradise by enjoying the many activities we have selected for you. If you need more information on any of them or if you want help planning your adventure, please contact us. We’re here to help!

Public skate-park, basketball and volleyball court by the beach

During your time with us, we invite you to discover our little piece of paradise by enjoying the many activities we have selected for you. If you need more information on any of them or if you want help planning your adventure, please contact us. We’re here to help!

Walk to Playa Blanca

At low tide, you can walk along the southern end of Coco Beach and take a few steps on the rocks to reach Playa Blanca. It’s a beautiful white sand beach where you can enjoy great snorkeling. Always be aware of the tide and come back before it starts to rise.

Playa Penca

This small and isolated beach is probably one of the most idyllic in the area. It’s located between Coco and Hermosa. We recommend getting there in a 4×4 due to the difficult road. It is possible to get there with a mountain bike if you have a good level of fitness: it’s a steep road! Ask the front desk for directions.

Snorkeling

Playas del Coco has great snorkeling sites. You can either rent the equipment at the hotel and go by yourself in the rocky parts of the beach or go in with a professional guide. Some tours combine snorkeling with SUP or sailing. Ask at the front desk to know the good spots.

Scuba diving

Papagayo’s gulf has got plenty of surprises for those who dare to dive in it’s waters. You never dove before? No problem! You can take an introduction class or a full course to obtain your diving certification. There are options for all levels of divers. In season, more advanced divers will want to go to Catalina Islands or Bats Islands to see manta rays and bull sharks.

Sailing

Get aboard a catamaran or a sailboat and cruise along the coast to admire incomparable views of Coco. After an exciting trip to a secluded bay, your crew will take you snorkeling to discover the richness of Costa Rica’s marine life. If you prefer, you can also decide to take a stroll on the beach. Snacks and drinks are included. Be ready to see dolphins, turtles or whales, depending on the season.

Fishing

The waters of Costa Rica’s North Pacific always have been an excellent destination for sport fishing. Among others, you can find marlin, sailfish and abundant Dorados (Mahi Mahi). We offer offshore fishing, inshore fishing and bottom fishing.

Animal Sanctuary

At only a few kilometers from Coco, you can visit an animal sanctuary, enjoy up close viewing and see a wide variety of species in one location, including sloths, monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, frogs, snakes, butterfly, and more. You can combine the visit of the sanctuary with an exciting zip-line, a horseback ride, an ATV ride or a jet-ski tour.

Water sports

You can enjoy a fun day at the beach by renting stand up paddle boards (SUP), a kayak or a jet ski. The memory of watching Playas del Coco from the bay is priceless. There are also guided tour options that combine some of those activities with snorkeling and the discovery of other beaches.

Half-day Zip-Line Adventure

This adventure consists of eleven suspended cables, including one where you will fly “superman style”, and three hanging bridges. After the zip-line you can see rescued monkeys or choose to add more fun to your day by combining the tour with horseback riding or ATV.

Surf Tour to Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point

Any surf lover would be amazed by the paradise of Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point. These waves, powerful and with shallow bottom, are only for experienced surfers. Land access is very difficult and therefore we offer you boat shuttles and tours.

ATV Tour

You want to explore the back roads of Guanacaste? ATV is an extremely fun way to do it! The itinerary is flexible and takes you on mountain trails and various beaches. You may also stop at shops and restaurants on the way if you’d like. You can combine this tour with zip-lining or horseback riding.

Horseback Riding

It is said in Costa Rica that the best all-terrain vehicle for navigating the country is a horse. Costa Ricans love horses and their riding traditions, and Guanacaste is the heart and soul of the country’s equestrian life. Hop on and enjoy the views of the for est and the coast on a 1:30 hour horseback ride

Hiking at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Beautiful hiking trails cross this National Park. Steam and sulfur pour out of yellow and rust-colored ground at natural fumaroles. Clay and coffee-colored pools boil with hot volcanic water. Smooth gray volcanic mud bubbles explode in large pits. It’s an experience like no other volcano in Costa Rica. We offer you an economic shuttle to the entrance of the park.

Please note that the Rincon de la Vieja National Park is closed on Mondays.

Adventure combos

These tours are the perfect way for everybody to enjoy our beautiful region. In only one day, combine various activities, including hot springs and volcanic mud baths, hanging bridges or zip lining, horseback riding, hiking, waterfalls, tubing and more.

Heliconias Rainforest and Hanging Bridges

Heliconias is located in the closest rainforest from Coco, only a two hours drive from the dry lowlands of Guanacaste. Enjoy a hike in the rainforest across hanging bridges, stop at the Llanos de Cortes waterfalls and visit Las Pumas Wildlife Rescue Center, where you can see jaguars, cougars, ocelots, macaws, monkeys and toucans

Nicaragua Cultural Tour

Thanks to the proximity of our neighbor, you can enjoy a cultural day trip and discover a whole other country. Visit the village of Catarina and its observatory offering a fantastic view of Granada and the Laguna de Apoyo. Have lunch at the city of Masaya and walk around the craft market. The tour continues with the visit of the marvelous Masaya Volcano. The volcano is still active and you might even get the chance to see lava at the bottom of the crater. The trip continues to the beautiful colonial city of Granada. First, enjoy a boat trip along the Isletas, and then walk in the cobblestone streets of the city to see it’s colonial buildings.

Palo Verde Nature Cruise

In this river-safari you will have the chance to see wild animals up close and in their own habitat. Cruise the Tempisque River through the world famous Palo Verde Natural Park. Includes a Costa Rican typical lunch cooked with a wooden oven and a visit in an artisan village where you will learn how the Chorrotega make their traditional pottery.

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