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Water Activities · Jaco, Puntarenas
Skim a river threaded with mangroves, photograph American crocodiles at eye level, and learn from local guides about the estuary that sustains them. This two-hour tour is short on time but long on wildlife and practical insights.
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Saddle up for a 90-minute stretch of shoreline that balances beginner-friendly horsemanship with the raw, salt-slick beauty of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. Small groups, bilingual guides, and included photos make this an accessible, memorable half-day escape from Jaco.
Read the story →Water Activities · Quepos, Puntarenas
Tight canyons, steep drops and rainforest theater: Chorro’s Class IV–V rapids on the Naranjo River deliver 90 minutes of high-stakes whitewater, bilingual guides, and a post-raft lunch — all easily reachable from Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
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