DAY TRIPS

PALO VERDE

Think of this as the real live version of Disney’s Jungle Cruise! The best way to experience the national park is by taking a guided boat tour down the river to go wildlife watching. The boat tour is about 1.5 hours long, going down the Tempisque River. It’s a great tour for families and senior citizens who may have trouble walking long distances but want to see wildlife and nature as there is no strenuous activity involved.

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Located 98 km away, about a 2 hour drive.

DIAMANTE ECO PARK

Less than an hour away from the bungalow and plenty of adventure for the whole family!

  • Canopy tour (ziplining)

  • Animal sanctuary

  • Butterfly observatory

  • Botanical garden

  • ATV trails

  • Horseback riding trails

  • Beach

  • Jungle Course

  • Casita (local house) with coffee, sugar cane and cacao (chocolate)

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Located 16 km away, about a 30 minute drive.

RINCON DE LA VIEJA

Rincon de la Vieja National Park, home to the active Rincon de la Vieja volcano has several hiking trails leading to beautiful viewpoints, breathtaking waterfalls and other natural attractions in the dry tropical forest. There is no doubt that this park offers some of the best hiking in Costa Rica!

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Located 108 km away, about 2 1/2 hour drive.

RIO PERDIDO

Cooled by an ever present breeze and framed by a unique dwarf forest, Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River is a sanctuary of well-being. The Day Pass price includes:

  • Access to the Thermal River and use of the natural mineral pools surrounding the main building

  • Use of unguided trails, bridges, and panoramic viewpoints

  • Volcanic mud

  • Use of towels and lockers for the day

  • Access to changing rooms and showers for the day

  • A la carte lunch

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Located 110 km away, about a 2 hour drive.

llanos cortez waterfall

LLANOS DEL CORTES WATERFALLS

This is a quick, easy waterfall visit, Llanos de Cortés that is on the route to both Rio Perdido and Rio Celeste and can easily be combined with either one. From the entrance, you'll scramble down a steep trail to reach the spectacular 28m-high, 12m-wide waterfall, which you’ll hear before you see. The falls drop into a tranquil pond with a white sandy beach that’s good for swimming and sunbathing.

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Located 70 km away, about 1 hr 20 min drive.

rio celeste

RIO CELESTE

Celeste River is a bright turquoise river in Tenorio Volcano National Park of Costa Rica. The Celeste River also borders several hot springs and has one large waterfall. It takes about an hour to hike to the waterfall from the park's entrance. Can be combined on same trip with Llanos del Cortes Waterfalls.

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Located 140 km away, about 2 1/2 hour drive.