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Things To Do
Mountain Biking
Peninsula Papagayo’s mangroves, estuaries and centuries-old seasonal forest is a wonderland for mountain biking. Choose from an exciting new collection of Santa Cruz mountain and cross-country bikes, plus new electric-assist off-road bikes by Haibike, both of which boast full-suspension. Escape the confines of pavement, connect with nature and journey out for the ride of your life!
Outrigger Canoe
Immerse in this world apart while exploring the turquoise waters of our surrounding bays in a traditional Hawaiian style canoe. Get inspired with the energy of your own body as you perfect your stroke, build endurance and experience the wonders of marine life along the peninsula’s dramatic coastline.
Bird Watching Photography
For bird lovers, the study of nature is one of the most fascinating adventures in the world. Join our resident naturalist with binoculars and telescope at the ready to see some of the 100-plus bird species that call the peninsula home—including trogons, the tiger heron, the black hawk, the laughing falcon, the turquoise-browed motmot, the manakin, the lineated woodpecker and the scissor-tail. It’s a wonderful opportunity to practice wildlife photography and have fun exploring the aviary world of Peninsula Papagayo.
Waterbikes
Try the latest craze and check out these quiet, sustainable, human-powered bikes on water. The water bikes provide a unique and nature-friendly way to explore the turquoise waters and the many tropical sandy beaches surrounding Peninsula Papagayo. The bay’s calm waters are ideal for spotting rays, sea turtles and myriad fascinating fish. It’s so quiet; you can even hear the howlers in the trees!
Magical Mangroove Tour
Few experiences are more magical than touring the mangroves of Palmares—one of the jewels of the peninsula. Venture into this natural sanctuary, and explore a unique ecosystem of eerie “walking trees” able to survive (and thrive) in salty fresh water, creating a rich refuge for wildlife. Take a relaxing paddle through the mangroves in an outrigger canoe or, for a more strenuous workout, hop on one of our water bikes.
Off-roading Tour
Join for heart-pounding off-roading around the Palmares estuary. Stop here for a quick nature walk before heading over to the northern peninsula for astounding ocean views, exclusive to adventures with The Explorers. From there, visit Playa Zapotillal to hang out on a secluded beach where there is rarely another soul.