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6 hours
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- Sarah B1 contributionWe had a great tour guide who went above and beyond during every portion of the tour! Beautiful views, lots of wildlife, and overall great experience. Would highly recommend.Review of: Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall TourWritten 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dylan B1 contributionOur group (7) opted for the private transportation and guide, and we had a blast! Juan Carlos and Caesar made sure we were comfortable, well informed, and having a great time. We were picked up promptly and made a stop at El Jardin for coffee, restrooms, and souvenirs (20 minutes) ; the souvenirs are overpriced, but that's expected.
Next, we made our way to the national park to begin the hike. The hike itself was a lot of fun, and luckily it wasn't too hot out for us. Definitely bring a couple of granola bars and extra water. Our deet free bug spray worked very well on the hike. We managed to see a tapir, a black iguana, spider monkeys, a forest rat ( I forget the actual name ), and some smaller lizards.
After the hike, we had a short break with the chance to buy drinks, and then we made a 10 minute walk to the waterfall. The water was cool but refreshing and very clear. We spent about half an hour here before drying off and heading to get lunch. Lunch was buffet style with plenty of options and the option to buy drinks (water and tamarind juice were free). We then made our way to the hotsprings where there were about 9 pools over water of varying temperatures. You could also apply some volcanic mud to yourself and then rinse off with some showers. We spent 30-60 minutes here before heading home.
Overall the trip was well worth it and I can't thank Juan Carlos and Caesar enough for such a great time. They were excellent tour guides and they went above and beyond for us! This is definitely a great choice for experiencing a mix of things, just be ready for some sore legs!Review of: Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la ViejaWritten 29 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lynn B1 contributionMy husband and I did this fabulous tour!! It was just the 2 of us with our knowledgeable guide, and we saw a few other people on our hike. Beautiful waterfall and exhilarating, refreshing swim to it!
My husband wrote a review already. Here are some additional (boring but helpful?) details:
Natives way picks up at the main gate if you are staying at the RIU resorts. Not the lobby like other tours.
We paid for the tour online by credit card, but wish we would have taken additional cash, for tips and or extra drinks at the post hike lunch.
Also note the lunch place did not take American Express, but they did take visa/MC. We found that to be true for many businesses in Costa Rica.
The info says bring a towel and a swim suit to change into. Don’t take a towel - you’ll be dry by the time you hike back, and you won’t be able to carry it with you on the hike. You can change before you start the hike, but whatever you’re wearing is what you will swim to the falls in, so wear something that can get wet and dries quickly and doesn’t get heavy when wet.
The info also says to wear sunscreen and bug spray, but you won’t need either. The hike is almost all in the shade of the forest, and there were no bugs at all (our driver gave us these tips and he was 100% accurate).
Take a bottle of water. We thought that was included but it was not. Water thru the hike would have been great!
We had an option of cliff/rock jumping into a deep pool of water! One low-ish and one high! It was scary and totally worth it!! Jump!Review of: Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with LunchWritten 28 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tali PToronto, Canada2 contributionsSecond time at Diamante Eco Adventure Park. Fantastic experience and excellent service. I highly recommend it.Review of: Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with LunchWritten 30 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marla S1 contributionGuide Alex spotted monkeys/stopped at local spots & was perfect guide. See & experience the local culture. It was perfect! Best guide! 100% recommend!Review of: Beach-mountain & Sloth Refuge Buggy TourWritten 15 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Courtney M8 contributionsNot sure I have words for how amazing this experience was. I would do this a million times over. The crew was soooo dang friendly and I felt SOOOO safe in the harnesses and the process the team had. This was soooooo exciting and fun and I would suggest this experience to anyone! Do not miss out on this!!!! Animal sancturary and a buffet lunch, horseback riding, ATV’s, Beach time, etc. This was PURA VIDA Costa Rica to the 9!!!Review of: Diamante Adventure Park - Ocean View Zip LineWritten 14 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GAIL YNew York City, NY17 contributionsWe went to the park, party of 11. We had so much fun. The employees were all so knowledgeable about all of the animals. They were very eager to engage and share their knowledge. Alex, in the butterfly & insect exhibit was wonderful, explaining so much to all of us.Review of: Skip the Line: Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Animal Sanctuary Discovery TicketWritten 29 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tammyking65Nashville, TN6 contributionsMiller was an exceptional guide! We had the best time on the buggy tour. He gave us extra time and knew so much about the area and it’s history.we highly recommend this excursion to all ages!Review of: Beach and Mountain Buggy Tour in GuanacasteWritten 9 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly RLondon, Canada16 contributionsReally great hike. Unfortunately did not see the Arenal Volcano due to weather conditions but our guide was excellent!Review of: Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve at Tenorio volcanoWritten 10 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gregorybP4233JPWoodberry Forest, VA3 contributionsDiscovered some beautiful beaches. Andres was excellent guide. We went with two young women and the trip was great with four guest.Review of: ATV Mountain Tour From Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo ColonWritten 10 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rhett M1 contributionThis is a great excursion. Jason was an amazing guide and so fun to spend the day with. The entire experience was well worth the money spent. We will definitely be back to do it again.Review of: Rafting Class III and IV in Tenorio River from Playa HermosaWritten 9 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BigD51West Plains, MO170 contributions4 of us set out from Secrets resort to Canyon River. Carlos was our driver. About an hour to the place. We saddled up. We thought we could ride the horses and the change to swimsuits for the river. WRONG. We rode the horses to the river for our “put in”. The horse ride was ok. I was put on mule. I’m sure they had their reasons. That was a little disappointing but the river tubing certainly made up for it. It was so much fun. Our guides were great in pushing us through the few slow spots. There weren’t many. Most of it were rapids and waterfalls negotiated through smooth worn boulders.
Spinning and laughing down theColorado river in Costa Rica on a hot and cloudy day was the way to spend the morning. We all loved it. Then we were surprised with the warm water soak. It felt good after a few butt bumps along the river ride. Lastly, the prepared lunch was extremely good. The fish was outstanding. We ate while listening to the gentle rain hit the metal roof. Carlos returned us to Secrets safe and sound. Photos arrived in email same day to memorialize our great trip. We highly recommend this tour. Pura Vida. (Zip lining was also available. It looked fun but we choose not to partake. The lines went back and worth over the river and would be a treat for those who want to add it to the excursion)Review of: Tubing at Canyon River, Canopy and Hot Spring Combo Tour From Playa HermosaWritten 28 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MANFRED G2 contributionsThe person doing the demo was amazing. I can't remember his name.
He told us so many fascinating facts and showed us how to make chocolate. The coffee was amazing.
I would highly recommend that to anyone who loves coffee, chocolate and history.Review of: Cultural Experience TourWritten 22 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Departure7283352 contributionsWe did 2 tours with Alex on the Beach. We travelled as a couple on our own with our Guide which was Pablo Campos on both occasions. He was friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with and introduced us to some traditional Costa Rican foods. The first tour was the all day Wildlife Tour with Pablo and David. We saw a baby sloth at very close range which was brilliant, a tapir, monkeys, frogs, birds, snakes. A brilliant experience followed by lunch and a boat trip down the Tenorio/Corobici Rivers topped off by a swim in the Llanos de Cortez waterfall. Unforgetable day. Our 2nd trip was to the Hanging Bridges in Heliconias. No wildlife but still memorable especially for me as I am not normally that good with heights. This was followed by ATVs which was a bit of fun. All in all , I would thoroughly recommend Alex on the Beach as a Tour Guide company and also Pablo as a guide, who was brilliantReview of: Wildlife Safari TourWritten 20 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Playa Matapalo
- These experiences are best for tours in Playa Matapalo:
- Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
- Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch
- Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch
- Skip the Line: Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Animal Sanctuary Discovery Ticket
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- ScubaCaribe
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