You’re coming to the Carribean, and you’re not sure of how to best spend your free time? You don’t want to miss out on the best activities, but you also want to experience the local, authentic life?
Puerto Viejo Club works with qualified guides and local businesses to offer the most beautiful tours and experiences at the best prices. By booking a tour with us, you are guaranteed that the funds raised go back to local guides, conservation projects and indigenous families and associations. If you are interested in any of the following activities, please contact us for more details!
Activities
Dolphin watching
Take an early morning boat ride with a local fisherman when the sea is calm to observe some of the 3 different species of dolphins found in the Carribeans! Let us know if you also want to snorkel!
From $49/person
Discover the Carribean waterfalls!
Choose between going to: the Bribri waterfall (easily accessible), the Volio waterfall (only accessible with a guide, intermediate 20 minute walk), or the Kekoldi waterfall (intermediate 2-hour hike through the forest with an indigenous guide).
From $15/person
Bike ride along the Carribean Coast
Pass several beaches and take a leisurely ride down to Manzanillo on this guided bicycle tour, where you’ll enjoy all the fauna and flora of the region.
From $55/person
Storytelling in Indigenous Community
Share a unic moment around a bonfire in an indigenous community close to Puerto Viejo, and learn all about indigenous stories and culture!
From $25/person
Fishing tour
If you enjoy fishing, you will love this 5-hour sport fishing trip guided by local fishing experts. Enjoy a spectacular trip on the calm and crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, and catch as many fishes as you can!
From $130
Chocolate tour
You will visit an original cocoa plantation and learn about the history of cacao and the way it is been grown in harmony wih nature. You will see and participate to the entire chocolate making process, taste the beans and finally eat chocolate. This tour is also an opportunity for you and your family to see many plants and fruit trees, animals, and learn about indigenous culture and how shamans use cacao and medicinal plants in their everyday life.
From $15/person
Kayak between river and sea
Snorkling in Cahuita
We will start with a 20-minute scenic boat ride, and we will get off the boat for two snorkeling sessions. Then, we will enjoy a snack and fruits on the beach, followed by a 1.5 hour guided walk in the wonderful coastal forest of the Cahuita National Park: your guide will give you lots of information about the monkeys, sloths, birds, iguanas and other animals that can be seen in the Park.
From $65/person
Mountain Biking in indiginous territories!
Your indigenous guide will take you to different indigenous communities, where you’ll be able to see wonderful landscapes. You’ll have lunch with an indigenous family and it will be a great opportunity for you to also learn more about their ways of living!
From $90/person
Introduction to Indigenous Culture
Visit the indigenous NGO “El Puente -The Bridge” to learn all about indigenous culture, art, and tradicional medicine. You’ll also be able to observe some animals, drink some sacred and tradicional hot chocolate, and ask as many questions as you can!
From $25/person
Horseback riding between jungle and beach
Join an exclusive horseback ride along the most incredible beaches and jungles of Costa Rica! You will see breathtaking scenery of white sand and will explore the rich wildlife of the tropical rainforest. Your guide will help you spot animals and you could even go into the sea with your horse!
From $65/person
Rafting in the Pacuare river
All day long, youll see waterfalls going into the river from both sides, while colorful, tropical birds fly right over your head. Breathtaking views of the rainforest will appear before your eyes as you descend the 52 rapids of the Pacuare River. It is a perfect combination of exposure to nature and adrenaline, for experts and for beginners!
From $112/person
Yoga
Whether you have already done yoga or it is your first time, come participate in a yoga session with us!
From $5/person
Surf
For all ages and experience levels. Lessons can be private, semi-private or in group.
From $60/person
Massage and relaxation
Have you been feeling a little tense lately, and your body hurts? You deserve to relax and leave it in the hands of professionals for one to two hours! You can choose between: Rainforest Immersion Massage, Therapeutic - Deep Tissue Massage, Zhu Massage and Couples Massage.
From $69/person
Caribbean cooking class
Spend a few hours in the kitchen of a local family and learn how to cook delicious and typical Caribean food before eating it all!
From $20/person
Jaguar Rescue Center
An expert guide will show you the resident wildlife animals, explain their stories, characteristics and the challenges they face. You will be able to see iconic animals like monkeys, sloths, birds like macaws or toucans, deer, snakes, etc. All the biodiversity of Costa Rica concentrated in a little corner of the Caribbean.
From $16/person