About: There isn’t much here other than a stop to closely observe the wind turbines. It is also a few minutes out of the way if you’re going from La Fortuna to Monteverde or vice versa, but if you’ve never seen them before and have the time, it’s worth making the short detour, especially if…
Category: Monteverde
Efoil Costa Rica Paradise
About: Since this activity is on the road from La Fortuna to Monteverde, it can be a great pit stop. However you can also make the drive out for the day from La Fortuna. If you’re a watersport lover, this is the perfect activity for you. While not the cheapest activity you can find, the…
Cerro Tovar, Parque del Viento
About: This is a wonderful, relatively easy-to-access viewpoint, perfect for a picnic on a nice day or to watch the sunset (or sunrise). It offers 360° views as it is situated on top of a hill. There is a huge cross at the top as well. The road to get up winds around the hill…
Catamaran Tucan Arenal
About: This catamaran tour is open to the public on weekends and during the week for private groups. Lunch is included and drinks are sold on board. The tour includes use of the water slides, diving boards, kayaks and banana inflatable. There is also a DJ and karaoke. It is a very reasonable fee for…
Arenal Kayaks
About: This company offers a guided tour in kayaks of Lake Arenal. They offer single and double kayaks, for a total of 9 kayakers. This is a good way to see the lake and the incredible views of Arenal Volcano, while also getting in a good workout. You will also get to spot wildlife in…
Monteverde Ziplines
Options for ziplines in Monteverde:
The Original Canopy Tour
About: A guided, jampacked adrenaline tour consisting of 10 ziplines, a tarzan swing, a rappel, and a climb through a hollowed ficus tree. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 7 minutes Time needed for activity: 2-2.5 hours Kid friendly: 5+ Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes,…
Sky Adventures Monteverde Zipline
Note: There are two Sky Adventures locations: Arenal and Monteverde. They offer similar activities but there are some differences in what tours they offer. Make sure you book the right one. Also, the climates are different, making the experience at each one unique. About: This tour includes 7 ziplines of varying lengths. It also includes…
Selvatura Zipline
About: This tour includes 13 ziplines, with one that is 1 kilometer long and has the option of riding superman style. There is also an optional tarzan swing. Province: Puntarenas Starting from: Monteverde Time to reach from starting location: 19 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hours Kid friendly: 4+ Wheelchair accessible: No What to…
Monteverde Extremo Park
About: An adventure park offering 11 ziplines, an aerial superman zipline, a subterranean zipline, a rappel, and an extreme tarzan swing. They claim to have the longest canopy in Costa Rica at 4 kilometers total. You can also book just the superman ziplines (aerial and subterranean) or just the tarzan swing. They also offer a…