Sunsets
The perfect place to hang pool and beachside for the most incredible pacific sunsets. Epic!
24 locals recommend
Pacifico Beach Club
La ChorreraThe perfect place to hang pool and beachside for the most incredible pacific sunsets. Epic!
Sightseeing
Abundant wildlife and beautiful blue waters and waterfall. You cannot swim in these waterfalls, but you can swim in the river further along. It is a long hike into these falls, and several stairs down. If there has been rain, it may not be blue. You need to purchase your tickets on-line or go with a tour.
9 locals recommend
Río Celeste
Río CelesteAbundant wildlife and beautiful blue waters and waterfall. You cannot swim in these waterfalls, but you can swim in the river further along. It is a long hike into these falls, and several stairs down. If there has been rain, it may not be blue. You need to purchase your tickets on-line or go with a tour.
Adventures
You can explore on your own hiking and finding waterfalls or hire a guide. You can also book hot springs through nearby hotels for hot springs, waterslides and horseback rides.
102 locals recommend
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
You can explore on your own hiking and finding waterfalls or hire a guide. You can also book hot springs through nearby hotels for hot springs, waterslides and horseback rides.
The boat tours are a great way to see abundant wildlife including; crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, bats and many bird species.
39 locals recommend
Palo Verde National Park
The boat tours are a great way to see abundant wildlife including; crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, bats and many bird species.
The longest zipline, along with zoo like setting for wildlife, ATV and horseback riding.
150 locals recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelThe longest zipline, along with zoo like setting for wildlife, ATV and horseback riding.
Adventures galore. Ziplining, White water tubing, Horse back riding, Rappelling, Hiking, Hot springs, Mud baths and Waterfalls.
24 locals recommend
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Adventures galore. Ziplining, White water tubing, Horse back riding, Rappelling, Hiking, Hot springs, Mud baths and Waterfalls.
You can buy tickets online, and drive yourself. It is a privately run operation.
15 locals recommend
Catarata La Leona
You can buy tickets online, and drive yourself. It is a privately run operation.
You can drive yourself. It is not too far to walk into these waterfalls and you can swim in them, but it does get busy during the high season.
48 locals recommend
Catarata Llanos del Cortés
You can drive yourself. It is not too far to walk into these waterfalls and you can swim in them, but it does get busy during the high season.
Beaches
Be sure to bring good walking shoes, snorkel gear, lunch and beverages.
20 locals recommend
Poor Calzón Beach
Be sure to bring good walking shoes, snorkel gear, lunch and beverages.
Surfing beach and plenty of dining options nearby. Set up a surf lesson with Witches Rock.
72 locals recommend
Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica
Surfing beach and plenty of dining options nearby. Set up a surf lesson with Witches Rock.
Playa Hermosa
4 158Calm white sandy beaches
Lesser known and less busy beaches near by. Bring snorkel gear and lunch.
15 locals recommend
Playa Penca
Lesser known and less busy beaches near by. Bring snorkel gear and lunch.
Mix of black and white sand. Decent snorkeling off of the shore. Father Roosters is an excellent restaurant to watch the sunset.
Ocotal Beach
Mix of black and white sand. Decent snorkeling off of the shore. Father Roosters is an excellent restaurant to watch the sunset.
Food scene
Best lunch spot on Playa Ocotal - black sand beach, and decent snorkeling.
97 locals recommend
Father Rooster's
Best lunch spot on Playa Ocotal - black sand beach, and decent snorkeling.
Great appetizers and live entertainment to view the most stunning sunsets.
45 locals recommend
The Lookout Restaurant
Great appetizers and live entertainment to view the most stunning sunsets.
Evening live entertainment with something for everyone on the menu. Walking distance.
72 locals recommend
Coconutz Bar & Grill
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 151Evening live entertainment with something for everyone on the menu. Walking distance.
Zi Lounge
Live entertainment and great wood fired pizzas. Walking distance.
Varied menu and located right at the gate of Pacifico with excellent service.
8 locals recommend
Numu Taproom and Bistro by Chef Nicolas Devenelle
Varied menu and located right at the gate of Pacifico with excellent service.
Del Coco Beach
Great for a delivery option after a busy day.
Ginger Restaurant Bar
Fine dining with a great reputation. Be sure to book ahead.
Authentic Indian Cuisine. The food, atmosphere and service are incredible.
Naans & Curries - An Ethnic Indian Restaurant
Authentic Indian Cuisine. The food, atmosphere and service are incredible.
They have one of the best pizza's in town. They do deliver.
Verde Salvia Ristorante Italiano E Pizzeria
They have one of the best pizza's in town. They do deliver.
Il Gusto Della Vita
It gets great reviews from locals.
Golf
This golf course at the Four Seasons ranks among top 20 in the world.
Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo
This golf course at the Four Seasons ranks among top 20 in the world.
Vista Ridge Golf & Country Club
912 Ruta Nacional TreciariaNearby golf. It's just ok, not great.
About an hour drive away. Playa Conchal also boasts a beautiful pink shell beach.
9 locals recommend
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
About an hour drive away. Playa Conchal also boasts a beautiful pink shell beach.
Scuba Diving
Rich Coast Diving
Great reputation