Unique things to do in Central America

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.

Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***We also offer a place to stay in Downtown San Jose, contact us right away and we'll share our safe, new and well-equipped entire home Airbnb listing in the heart of the city (1-4 guests, pets allowed). --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.

★ The ORIGINAL Costa Rica Airbnb Waterfall Experience ➤ Transport included in Jaco ➤ Our multiple Airbnb Verified Co-Hosts consist of local natives available for better assistance attention ➤ Fully Insured If you are looking to experience the real culture, nature and beauty of Costa Rica, this is the Experience you are looking for. We will take you to Las Monas (the monkeys) Rainforest around 5 minutes away from Jaco. It is a 25 minute hike in to the jungle you will be learning about the natural vegetation used for medicine by the natives of Las Monas. The Experience lasts 2.5-3.5 hours depending on how long you would like to be at each waterfall and swim in the natural pools. You do not have to swim if you do not want to. Once we get to the Waterfalls you will get to swim in the 10 natural pools or jump from the top of the waterfalls. On our way back you will have the pleasure to taste the local cuisine at La Casita del Sabor (The Home of Flavor), cooked by the Grandmother of Las Monas town. It's the perfect tour if you want to be with nature & local culture. *IMPORTANT* Hike starts easy & gets a more difficult as the hike goes on so not suited for anyone with a handicap or something that may put you at a disadvantage. From the start of the river to the 1st waterfall is ~1km (15-20 mins) then will see new waterfalls every 50-100 meters. Approx ~7km total round trip.

Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and Chocolate. Our experience: Don Juan - Coffee and Chocolate Tour, will take you to know the entire Coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee. Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire Chocolate process, from the seed to the delicious chocolate bar and we will end up selecting some members of the group to grind the cacao beans and make their own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate. One of our main features is the infrastructure we have, since the Arenal Area is well known for having a very changing climate, it goes from being very sunny and humid to heavy rains, even with a electric storms on some occasions, that is why that 100% of our trails are protected and made of cement, which will allow to enjoy the tour on sunny or rainy days. Families with children who need to take their stroller or people with some physical limitation will not have trouble walking with a walker, crutches or wheelchair.

It is best to take this experience on your first days here since you will learn a lot about the area. I will pick you up at your Airbnb, in a comfortable car, and we will go our first destination: The Cliff. This is the place where magnificent pictures could be taken. The walk is not difficult or long, there are just two easy steps up and the top is breathtaking with stunning views of ocean. All fitness levels are welcome. After this perfect photo opportunity we will go to the Iguana Project, breeding and releasing green iguana sanctuary, located in the indigenous Bri Bri area, where you can see free iguanas close-by and learn about Bri Bri’s and medicinal plants. Then we will go to the Bri Bri Waterfall, the magical place in the woods, where we will relax, swim in the waterfall pool, have beers and talk about Puerto Viejo. You will learn which beaches are good for surfing, which for swimming and which for snorkelling, where are the places where you can spot animals, where is the best Caribbean restaurant and where to go if you are craving sushi, and where to dance the night away. You will also learn about local culture, lifestyle and history of Puerto Viejo. Other things to note: There is aproximatelly 50 steps down to the waterfall, mosly small. Bring the water, sunscreen, mosquito spray, shoes/sandals rather than flip flops, water shoes and towel if you have them

After booking our experiences, you will arrive at our kitchen where you will be very welcome and where you will share a good time with an authentic Costa Rican family. After introducing ourselves and getting to know each other over a refreshing drink, we will take you on a tour of our organic garden, where you will learn about the different crops and aromatic plants, followed by picking some of the ingredients that we will use for the preparation of our dish. When we return to the kitchen we will prepare a refreshing mojito to proceed to prepare a typical dish with fresh ingredients, produced by us and our neighbors. At the end of the preparation of the dish, we will consume everything prepared in a family atmosphere. If you come with more time than agreed there is a good chance to observe some animals such as frogs, birds and sloth that live in our garden.

My family and I will make sure you understand coffee farming and process from our 80 years experience of cultivating coffee on our farm. Coffee unites us, and we'll help you understand the market so you can choose better, and why organic farming is so different from what you may think. You'll learn about the realities of farming from our family who aren't using chemicals to produce an excellent cup of coffee. We'll spend almost one hour talking about the process, and help you understand coffee and farming with an open mind. We'll see the plants, the roasting, and the brewing. You'll discover how to make a better cup of coffee, how to get what you want from a java cup, and learn about other products made with the coffee fruit. You'll support a family who'll give you a unique and authentic experience. Other things to note Come with hiking boots and long pants. You must drive to get to our farm or take a bus at 9 AM from Atenas.

You will have a chocolate class and you will be able to taste the different products of chocolate production: cacao fruit, roasted and unroasted seed, cacao nibs, cocoa powder and ancestral cacao beverage. Then... hands into chocolate... you wil learn the way we make our modern chocolates. We will start with pure cacao to obtain cacao paste of concentrations from 70%, 75%, 85% and 100%. With this you will make different kinds of chocolates combining with fresh local ingredients and our own chocolate fillings and then just create your own chocolates. Finally we will give ecofriendly packaging materials so that you take home your own chocolate creations and share your souvernir from Costa Rica.

This is not a commercial coffee tour, it is an educational experience to create awareness in the only organic specialty coffee plantation in the Monteverde area, located in the Ecological Sanctuary, a 48 hectares family project focused on conservation, sustainability, agroecology, education and culture. In a guided workshop by an expert where you will learn from the basics of ancestral agriculture, how we create our own organic fertilizers, then you will know the coffee gardens planted in the forest that surrounds the Ecological Sanctuary, the drying area, and the process that involves the specialty coffee (history, plantations, growth, development, varieties and the science of flavor to prepare a good coffee). After leaving the forest, we will enjoy a guided coffee tasting, sharpening the senses to recognize defects, attributes, aromas and flavors in different qualities of coffee. Finally, we will create an interactive demonstration of the science of flavor and all the variables that an alchemist applies in the preparation of a coffee using different infusion methods. This workshop is an experience that will expand your knowledge of the world of coffee and help you become a home barista and an informed consumer. We also invite you to explore more of our property by hiking our trails, and connecting with nature.

Welcome to my home! First I will explain you how the Costa Rican diet has impacted the longevity and health of locals. Then you will learn why I chose the specific ingredients for the 6 traditional dishes that we will cook: - Empanadas - Arroz con Pollo (perfumed rice with chicken) - Gallo Pinto (traditional rice and beans) - Tortillas con Queso (handmade tortillas with local cheese) - Picadillo de Papa (potatoes in chunks with ground beef) - Fried Yuca I will demonstrate, oversee and guide the class so that you are the one who is cooking. My goal is that you can replicate the recipes when you return back home. One of the highlights that guests love the most is that you will keep plenty of yummy leftovers, so your experience remains for the following day. I recommend you booking days before departing CR. These recipes have been transmitted generation after generation. I learned them from my mother and they will be handed to you. I will explain to you on what occasions we normally cook them, what are the secrets for the best taste and stories behind these dishes. Making tortillas and empanadas are perfect activities for children, they love playing with corn dough, I do that with my little grandson Samuel when he visits me. Meanwhile, teens and adults learn more elaborated recipes. Please let me know if you have dietary restrictions. Local food has many alternatives.

*** FREE roundtrip transportation provided from Curubande downtown to the Waterfall *** Let us know if you need transportation and we can quote you the service with a local driver from town. Our day starts by meeting at our office located 20 min away from Liberia downtown through the small villages of Colorado and Curubande. We count with two parking lots at our location in Curubande where you can leave your car safe while we do the hike. From Curubande we will take a 4WD for 1 km that will take us to the entrance of the waterfall trail and here is where the hike begins. The waterfall is well hidden away on the outskirts of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano . The trail is 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers) singletrack so together it is 4 km. There are some climbing to do in elevation and some caves to go across. Later to reach the waterfall we have to swim 25 meters through a beautiful turquoise river canyon. This is a local experience that takes place where the Blanco and the Colorado rivers cross through, forming canyons and beautiful scenery which is why the water in their pools have that special turquoise tint.

We will meet with the assigned guide on the Sloth Watching Trail at 8am, or at your hotel if it is close to La Fortuna. (request transportation) First we head to the majestic Catarata de La Fortuna, (520 steps), which is 70 meters high; where weather permitting, we will bathe in its crystal clear waters. (if it rains a lot will not be possible). We will be about an hour and a half in this place; then we will take the minibus to head to the next point and one of the most spectacular, the trek in the tropical forest to the base of the Arenal Volcano, where we will visit the lava flows of the years 1525, 1968 and 2010; In addition while we enjoy this beautiful Ecological Park we will learn about the trees and animals that inhabit this place. (About two hours to the base of the volcano and an hour to the green lagoon.) Once this is done, we will have a traditional picnic style lunch. Finally, we return to the bus to the natural hot springs river (Rio Tabacón), where we will enjoy a majestic place, we will also place a volcanic mud mask. ( There are no dressing rooms so wear a bathing suit on) After a great day of adventure and experience, we return to La Fortuna around 4pm.

(THE BEST CANOPY ZIP LINE IN THE FOREST WITH THE BEST TUBING RIVER IN THE AREA) What we'll do and include is: 1- Seven cables of different distances, between 590 to 1315 feet. 2- Two short walks on trails in the forest. 3- 165-feet high rappell on a dry natural wall. (optional for the one who wants to) We do it if the weather is appropriate. 4- 15 minute walk to the Arenal River. 5- 1 hour of fun on inflatable tubes along the river channel, with life vest and helmet. 6- Visit to see or buy souvenirs from the Malekus aborigines. 7- With the bracelet that we give you, you can have access to the pools of Montaña de Fuego Resort, located in front of our place. (It is an optional activity). Other things to note: - Is recommended to know swimming. - You can bring personal action camera that can be tied to the helmet. - If you bring your cell phone, we recommend a special pocket to tie to the harness. (if you lose it, it's not our responsibility.) - Do not bring jewelry or items that can be dropped from the platforms or in the river. - We have parking, lockers and dressing rooms. - If you need we can provide transportation from La Fortuna downtown for $5 per person, with advance notice. - We have a photographer in case you want to buy his service, are $30 per person. - This activity is not allowed for pregnant women.

If you want to get to know San Jose as a local and taste its flavors, nothing could get you closer to authentic San Jose than walking through the streets and the markets with a local as they show you the anecdotes and outs of daily life. On this experience you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, culture and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and more in the Borbon Market. From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting caldosa (ceviche) and continuing along local roads towards the the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful parks Morazan, will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense , taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop a store where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare coffee, enjoy a tamal , cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, and try our famous Agua de Sapo, make with sugar cañe, lemon and ginger.

Aprende a deslizarse por las olas de una manera rápida, sensilla y segura Observaremos las condiciones del día como marea alta/baja, dirección del viento y tamaño de las olas. Practicaremos en la arena por unos 20 minutos la posición de remada, tencica para pararse y tener un viaje emocionante sobre las olas. También te diremos y mostraremos todos los consejos de seguridad para entrar al mar pasar las olas hasta el punto necesario dónde podremos praticar el surf. Te mostraré como caerte sin golpearte con la tabla de surf Y pasar un rato excepcional.

Enjoy a 2.5 to 3 hour wellness retreat with walking meditation, pool floats, yoga, breathwork, energy work and more. We meet at a café and begin with a walking meditation along a quiet, silky beach. Next, get centered, crossing a lava reef, to tide pools where you'll let go, clear your mind & float in supported meditation. Return to the beach for an herbal cleanse and ground with nature's elements. Transform with guided breathwork in the sea breeze. Receive Reiki energy work and a reading to assist your body, mind and spirit. Learn about shamanic traditions. Foster healing. Receive an affirmation. Feel renewed. Much of life originated in intertidal zones and soaking in seawater activates healing. Most oxygen is from the ocean, and ocean air boosts absorption of oxygen & balances serotonin. The sound of waves shifts our brain waves into a calm space. Tide pools have vitamins, minerals and amino acids for immunity. Science sees similar brain-wave activity during a float to high-level meditators, and reduced anxiety & blood pressure, feelings of well-being, lower cortisol, and increased dopamine. Energywork & breathwork clear blockages, raise frequencies and promote more healing and flow. * Customize * Request an extra guided meditation to manifest more * Seasonal prices & locations may vary * English & Spanish * Public or private * Weekend retreats * Cancellation fee

When we talk about destinations in Panama, the Pearl Islands is a unique place, Bolaños Island is a magical place where we will take you to discover an impressive wonder. Where the Turquesa del agua combines with the Blanca and Fina Arena that surrounds the imposing island of more than 10 hectares, you will not only marvel at a day at the beach, but you can combine the adventure on its trails that guide you to natural paintings. Be a part of this experience taking the Sea Las Perlas Ferry at 7:30 am where you will sail 1.30h to our destination. Expand the details of the Ferry on WhatsApp +507 6261-1740 In this experience we will include: Welcome Snacks on the Island Lunch Bottled Water Unlimited Cool Tea Unlimited Beach Chairs Showers Bathrooms Access to 2 beach areas Access to the Trail We will have Available (Self guided according to your choice) Snorkeling Area Caves Exploration ( According to the Tide allows We look forward to Sonny Island Team

Welcome adventurers to our unique experience! First we’ll introduce you to our horses and show you how to ride them. Then we’ll take a trail up the mountain that will take us to a famous viewpoint with a lovely view of the city of Jaco and the Gulf of Nicoya. You will be surrounded by lush flora and fauna where you can find monkeys, iguanas and a variety of birds. Our trip continues down the road until we reach the beach of jaco where we we’ll get to enjoy the beautiful sunset as we ride. We’ll make a stop by the the famous trunk of memories, where you can take photos if you like. Once our tour is over we will return to the meeting point. This is truly an unforgettable experience! We look forward to riding with you!

**WE GO OUT WITH MORE THAN 10 PPL ON THE BOAT! This is a shared group activity for up to 90 ppl. Come on board as we cruise into the open sea , in search of spotted dolphins, migratory humpback whales, sea turtles and manta rays. As we make our way down the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park, you can admire the mysterious islands, jagged cliffs and unique rock formations, these are the nesting grounds and home for numerous species of marine birds, including magnificent frigates, pelicans, yellow footed boobies and white ibises. After touring the coastline we will anchor in a protected area, the pristine Biezans Bay for a snorkeling adventure in the warm Pacific waters. We provide the masks, snorkels and fins, everything you need to dive and observe the underwater playground for numerous species of colorful tropical fish. Afterwards come back on board and enjoy the delicious lunch we have prepared for you: grilled fresh fish brochettes with onions and green peppers, pasta salad with mixed vegetables, fresh tropical fruit, our famous Costa Rican coffee, cocktails and natural fruit drinks. You will discover the true meaning of the word PARADISE as you relax and enjoy the PURA VIDA in this beautiful bay surrounded by the lush green landscape and the soothing sounds of the ocean.

Let us be your guide to Costa Rica travel in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Our protected rain forests in a private location have created the perfect habitat for a variety of frogs, birds and sloths which are just some of our highlights. Our nature park it one of the best spots for birdwatching in La fortuna, the most personalized night hike of Arenal Volcano area and the perfect location to see sloth in Costa Rica. Cook with one of the greatest chefs in history: our mother, Elieth Oviedo. She and her sister-in-law will teach you how to prepare our traditional corn tortilla without using machines. You'll only need your hands and the freshest, lovingly prepared local ingredients. You'll become part of our family madness for 2,5 hours, immersing yourself in our forest and cooking with our mother. It's a simple stroll suitable for all kinds of people, from the oldest to the youngest. Ask about our different schedules : Night walk 5:30 pm - $40 Birdwatching in La fortuna 5:30 am - $65 Sloth Tour 8:00 am and 1:00 pm

Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun, safe and inclusive night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local and safely moving throughout one of our most popular, best-known bar districts. During this tour, we will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. Come out and meet people from all over at an affordable price! Our customers speak for us, check out our reviews below! ***We also offer a place to stay in Downtown San Jose, contact us right away and we'll share our safe, new and well-equipped entire home Airbnb listing in the heart of the city (1-4 guests, pets allowed). --- Note: We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and also expect that all of our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.

THE BEST CANOPY ZIP LINE IN THE FOREST What we will do and include is: 1- Seven cables of different distances, between 590 to 1315 feet. 2- Two short walks on trails in the forest. 3- 160 feet high rappell on a dry natural wall. (optional for the one who wants to.) It also depends on weather conditions and security. 4- Visit to see or buy souvenirs from the Malekus indigenous. 5- With the bracelet that we give you, you will have the right to enter the Montaña de Fuego Resort pools, located in front of our place. If you do the 3pm tour and want to use the pools, you need to pay for a taxi back to your hotel. Our last ride is at 5:15pm (It is optional) Other things to note: - You can bring personal camera that can be secured to the harness or helmut. - If you bring your cell phone, we recommend a special pocket to tie. (if you lose it, it's not our responsibility.) - Do not bring jewelry or items that can be dropped from the platforms. - We have parking, lockers and dressing rooms. - If you need we can provide transportation from the center of the village of La Fortuna for $5 per person, with advance notice. - We have a photographer in case you want to buy pictures it cost $15 per person. - This activity is not allowed for pregnant women.

Kayaking through the mangrove waters of Punta Uva Sloth river is an unforgettable experience. The river flows through a dense forest of tropical trees, water plants and cocoa trees, providing a stunning backdrop to the adventure. As we make our way through the river, sloths can be seen hanging from the mangrove trees, while monkeys, turtles, and birds can also be spotted along the way. Toucans, parrots, and macaws add to the beauty of the tour as we glide through the river. Kayaking through Punta Uva river provides an opportunity to witness nature in all its glory. The mangrove trees provide a unique ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife including sloths, monkeys, turtles, and birds. The dense forest of tropical trees, water plants and cocoa trees adds to the beauty of the scenery. Toucans, parrots, and macaws are some of the birds that can be seen during the tour. The light hike to the Punta Uva View point is another highlight of this adventure. The views from this forest are simply stunning. The crystal-clear waters pearce the mountain and white sandy beaches are a sight to behold. This is an experience that should not be missed by anyone visiting Costa Rica.

Join me in exploring the cloud forest from a different perspective, a night walk is a unique and unforgettable experience. Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity. Most animals in Costa Rica are nocturnal. If you like mammals such as sloths, armadillos, active birds such as owls, amphibians, reptiles, and many insects, then this is the opportunity to carry out an outdoor activity and learn more about the nocturnal behavior of many species of flora and fauna. It is an easily accessible route of around 2 kilometers, the ‘jewels’ of the cloud forest shine brighter at night. With luck, we will even be able to observe the famous bioluminescent mushrooms. the place where I do the night walk is very close to the center of Monteverde Santa Elena, it takes only 5 minutes by car. Let's wait for you to observe how the cloud forest comes to life at night.