The Best Things to do in Ocotal, Costa Rica

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Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

From $134
Visit the pristine beach at Playa Ocotal for an easygoing scuba diving experience. This dive takes place just off the coast, so it won’t take long to boat to your dive site. These dives call for 1 to 3 tanks, and each immersion usually takes about 45 minutes.
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Adventure Pass

Adventure Pass

From $157
Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an aerial playground in the jungle of Costa Rica.
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Half Day Fun at the Ocean

Half Day Fun at the Ocean

From $887
This tour of the Papagayo Gulf will take you along the coast of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is a tropical region with abundant fish near its coast.
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Discovery Pass

Discovery Pass

From $112
Diamante Eco Adventure Park is in Costa Rica’s rural Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is known for its rainforests and beaches, and colorful wildlife. This park is committed to eco-tourism and works hard to make sure the local plants and animals stay healthy.
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Diamante Horseback Riding

Diamante Horseback Riding

From $146
Go for a horseback ride to see the Matapalo countryside. Riding horseback is the ideal pace for drinking in the intense scenery.
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Guanacaste Snorkeling

Guanacaste Snorkeling

From $155
Playa Ocotal’s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.
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Barra Honda Caves

Barra Honda Caves

From $851
Indulge your adventurous side with a visit to the underground caves at Barra Honda National Park.
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Full Day Fun at the Ocean Tour with BBQ

Full Day Fun at the Ocean Tour with BBQ

From $1,553
This tour of the Papagayo Gulf will take you along the coast of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is a tropical region with abundant fish near its coast.
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Cultural Experience Pass

Cultural Experience Pass

From $73
Step back in time to a historic Costa Rican farmhouse and experience hands-on activities like making chocolate, coffee, and sweet sugarcane water.
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Superman Zip-line Aerial Pass

Superman Zip-line Aerial Pass

From $101
There’s a simple reason why zip-lining is so popular in Costa Rica – as soon as you step into the jungle, you’ll realize that most of the action is happening above your head, in the canopy. Birds, monkeys, as well as vibrant plantlife create an entirely separate universe from what you’ll experience on the ground. Take this tour to experience one of the longest zip-lines in the country, as well as an exciting freefall that offers a mini-bungee jump.
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ATV Dry Forest Tour

ATV Dry Forest Tour

From $100
An ATV trip through Coco Beach is indeed an exhilarating way to explore the area's diverse landscape. This kind of adventure offers a unique combination of off-road excitement and coastal views.
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Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour

Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour

From $511
The Santa Rosa National Park is the site of Costa Rica’s most important monument, the Hacienda Santa Rosa. Known locally as La Casona (meaning “large house” in Spanish), this monument marks the fall of filibuster William Walker and his professional mercenaries to a local peasant army in 1856. Today, La Casona is a museum dedicated to the memory of this battle. This tour will allow you to stop by and explore this historical sight.
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Early Bird Watching Tour

Early Bird Watching Tour

It may be your vacation, but nature waits for no one. Sometimes, to see the early bird you've got to be the early bird. Start your morning with an outdoor adventure — this tour offers you the opportunity to spot some of Costa Rica's 850 species of birds!
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Palo Verde Boat Expedition & Cultural Tour

Palo Verde Boat Expedition & Cultural Tour

To learn about how far Costa Rica has come, you need to understand the nation's history. The Palo Verde Boat Expedition and Cultural Tour will teach you about the country's cowboy and agrarian history, as well as how this tradition influenced the emphasis Costa Rica now places on sustainability. Enjoy the fruits of the sustainability movement when you explore protected wetlands. See a variety of animals in their native habitat. Don't worry, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments before your tour and after.
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Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

From $649
This expedition at the Buena Vista Lodge allows tour members to enjoy canopy tours and horseback rides, and hot springs all in one day. Oh right and then there is that 400-meter waterslide through the forest.
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Sensoria Land of Senses

Sensoria Land of Senses

This tour takes you to see the wildlife that surrounds the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano on a jungle trail called “Sensoria”—named for its sensorily overwhelming environment. Your three- to four-hour hike concludes with a dip in a thermally heated pool.
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Borinquen Adventure Day

Borinquen Adventure Day

From $670
The Borinquen Adventure is an exciting combination of horseback riding, zip lining and soaking in hot springs.
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Rincon de la Vieja & Liberia City Tour

Rincon de la Vieja & Liberia City Tour

From $511
Take this tour to explore the picturesque hiking trails of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The tour lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours.
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Llanos de Cortes Waterfall & Safari Float

Llanos de Cortes Waterfall & Safari Float

From $141
This itinerary combines relaxation with adventure and offers a taste of Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes and vibrant wildlife.
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La Leona Waterfall Adventure Tour

La Leona Waterfall Adventure Tour

From $36
La Leona Waterfall is a unique deep blue waterfall rooted between two canyons.
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