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Just outside of Liberia, a 45-minute journey from your Papagayo hotel, Africa Mia brings fourteen animals species from the savannah to Costa Rica, including zebra, giraffe and antelope. The calm waters around the peninsula are perfect for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking, allowing you to explore hidden beaches and coastal caves.
Expert Recommendation: Explore the local beaches on the peninsula by kayak.
Mountain Biking
Rent a bike and enjoy the quieter side of Papagayo, where birds, monkeys and other wildlife live far from the roar of engines and other man made noise. Bull sharks, white-tipped reef sharks, giant Manta rays, eagle rays, diamond stingrays, and octopus are also Papagayo mainstays, promising colorful and exciting ocean explorations.
Take a surf lesson or test old skills at one of Northern Guanacaste’s many surf spots. Experience the grand Pacific Ocean as never before. There is no road access to either destination, so surfers must depart by rented boat or surf tour from Playa del Coco or Playa Ocotal.
Whitewater Rafting
Navigate the tame waters of the class II-III Colorado River.
Fishermen can target species such as marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, and snapper, while coastal waters are home to roosterfish and snook. Built with an environmentally-conscious blueprint, the little marina blends seamlessly with the vibrant bays and inlets of the gulf.
Beach Activities
Papagayo Peninsula beaches are safe, private, and generally calm.
With its layered experiences and forward-thinking design, Papagayo Park is more than a collection of new amenities—it’s the vibrant new heart of community life at Peninsula Papagayo.
Explore the Park
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In the tropical dry forest, you can spot howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, iguanas, coatis, and exotic birds.Half or full-day excursions are available, and some companies will also rent horses by the hour.
Horseback Riding
Several local outfits rent horses for trips to exhilarating waterfalls, hidden beaches, and favorite local spots. Often you will be accompanied not only by your guide, but by birds, butterflies and inquisitive howler monkeys.
Enjoy soft sands, turquoise waters, and secluded coves perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
On Culebra Bay, within the Gulf of Papagayo, is Marina Papagayo, the first and currently only luxury marina in Costa Rica.
Sport Fishing
Spend just an afternoon or an entire week aboard a sport fishing boat, reeling in some of the strongest fighters in Costa Rica.
Santa Rosa National Park, Guanacaste National Park, Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Barra Honda National Park all lie within easy day trip distance, and are threaded with some of the country’s most well-groomed and beautiful hiking trails. Nearby Playa del Coco is particularly well known for its dive shops, and is considered one of the best scuba diving locations in Costa Rica.
Closer to Papagayo, you will find many beach walkways, forgotten roads, and hiking paths to explore. Parasailing tours will pick you up from Playa Hermosa or Playa Panama, just a mile south of your Papagayo hotel.
River Tours
Take a safari float down the peaceful Tempisque or Corobici River, where monkeys, birds and other wildlife dot the riverbanks.
Tours last from two and a half to four hours.
From tennis, pickleball, and padel to a lap pool and a first-of-its-kind pump track, the Park celebrates active living in every form.
Families enjoy the pools, slides, and playground in the Kids’ Adventure Zone, while canine companions can roam freely and make new friends in the shaded dog park.