Pura Vida in Motion: ATV Trails, Zip Lines and Cattle-Ridden Horseback in Nacascolo

NACASCOLO ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE

Pura Vida in Motion: ATV Trails, Zip Lines and Cattle-Ridden Horseback in Nacascolo

A single-day program that pairs a cultural tour with an ATV ride and your choice of zip line or horseback cattle herding—and concludes with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and welcome cocktail.

Pura Vida in Motion: ATV Trails, Zip Lines and Cattle-Ridden Horseback in Nacascolo.

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Location
Nacascolo
Operator
Hacienda Aromal
Category
ATV/UTV
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set on Hacienda Aromal near Nacascolo in Provincia de Guanacaste, the Pura Vida Adventure Experience stitches together Costa Rica’s sun-scorched dry forest, rural ranch culture and high-adrenaline terrain into one compact outing: a cultural tour, an ATV run, and either a canopy zip line or horseback cattle-herding, with a traditional lunch and welcome cocktail included.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

ATV Through Hacienda Aromal

An ATV segment forms the expedition’s kinetic core, letting guests cut across ranch tracks and experience the property’s landscape at speed; children riding ATVs must be accompanied and to drive an ATV guests must be 18+ or hold a valid driver’s license.

THE CHOICE

Zip Line or Horseback with Cattle Herding

After the ATV segment guests choose either an aerial zip line experience or a horseback ride that includes cattle-herding elements—both options are guided and part of the same program.

THE CULTURE

Cultural Tour, Lunch and Welcome Cocktail

The experience begins with a cultural tour and ends with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and a welcome cocktail, folding local flavor into the day’s activities.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

The itinerary moves from observation to motion: a grounding cultural introduction, then the visceral immediacy of ATVs, and finally a choice of canopy flight or horseback work—each segment guided and designed to be accessible to families and mixed-ability groups while keeping pace and momentum through a single outing.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.

1
Active FamiliesFamilies with children aged 5 and up can join—the program explicitly accommodates kids (ages 5–10 at a child rate) and infants 0–4 ride free; children on ATVs must be accompanied by an adult.
2
Thrill-SeekersAdrenaline-oriented travelers will appreciate the ATV segment and the available zip line option; both are guided to balance excitement with safety.
3
Novice Drivers & RidersNovices can participate but anyone who intends to drive an ATV must be 18+ or hold a valid driver’s license; children may ride but only with an accompanying adult.
4
Cultural Day-TrippersTravelers seeking a compact mix of local culture and outdoor activity will find the cultural tour plus included traditional lunch and welcome cocktail a concise introduction to Guanacaste life.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

The verified materials do not list specific gear requirements for this experience.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What ages are allowed on the tour?

Children ages 5 to 10 pay a child rate; 11 years and older are considered adults; infants ages 0–4 are free.

Is lunch included?

Yes—every experience includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch and a welcome cocktail.

Can children ride or drive an ATV?

Children may ride ATVs but must be accompanied by an adult; to drive an ATV guests must be at least 18 years old or have a valid driver’s license.

Are the activities guided?

Yes—activities are guided and conducted with safety measures in place.

Who operates the Pura Vida Adventure Experience and where is it located?

The operator is Hacienda Aromal and the experience takes place in Nacascolo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica.