Costa Rica Adventure, Exploration, Surfing, Outrigger Canoeing, Stand-Up Paddling

bravely into acres of vast, unbridled Costa Rica wilderness. If Eden exists, surely this is it. Untrodden trails invite exhilarating hiking and mountain biking treks. A dazzling green estuary begs for canoe and kayak daytrips. Papagayo's north peninsula provides abundant opportunity for ATV and horseback-riding excursions through an uncharted countryside. Regular weekly programs, as well as individually tailored trips replete with catered lunch, can be arranged with the Peninsula Discovery Program guides.

The surrounding waters offer their own share of pilgrimages: learn to surf or kayak, master stand-up paddling, take swimming lessons in the lap pool, charter a boat or angle the seas in search of world-class marlin, sailfish and giant yellowfin tuna. Flying fish are an unexpected sight. Some of the most coveted snorkeling is found at Monkey's Head, an imposing rock formation that ranks at the top of Papagayo's natural wonders. With its remarkable coves of white, coral, gray and black sands, there is no shortage of secret spots for sunbathers and beachcombers.

The extensive Peninsula Discovery Program is a passport to an array of family-oriented activities for all ages and interests, customized to individual goals. From uncovering the secrets of local flora and fauna to perfecting one's paddling skills on an outrigger canoe to lifeguard training for kids, versatile guides open new doors to the rich environments of Papagayo's lands and seas to create a comfort zone with nature that rewards adventurers with a lifetime of outdoor skills, knowledge and memories.