Day Trips

BMX, FMX, and motocross park just outside Atenas off Ruta 3. A fun morning stop if you love action sports or simply want to watch the riders fly.

The largest mall in Costa Rica, fully air-conditioned with shops, a big food court, and a cinema. A perfect rainy-day option about 40 minutes from the house.

Family-run organic, permaculture coffee farm with one of the most authentic tours in the country. An easy half-day outing right here in Atenas.

Jacó (~50 min) and Manuel Antonio (~2 hrs) offer surf, sand, and rainforest right next to each other. Pick a beach day or stay overnight to catch a sunset.

Waterfalls, wildlife exhibits, and lush trails make this a great day trip with kids. Plan on about 1.5 hours each way from the house.

An active crater you can walk right up to on a clear morning. Go early — clouds usually roll in before noon.

Misty highland reserve famous for hanging bridges, quetzals, and one-of-a-kind biodiversity. Doable as a long day trip but even better as an overnight.

Iconic cone-shaped volcano surrounded by hot springs, lava trails, and lake views around La Fortuna. A full, rewarding day out in the rainforest.

Home to the longest zipline in Latin America at about 1.6 km. Pair it with their Tarzan swing for an unforgettable adrenaline day.

Sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, and sport fishing run out of one of Guanacaste's top beach towns. Worth pairing with an overnight on the Pacific.

Caribbean canals, rainforest, and sea-turtle nesting beaches accessible only by boat or small plane. A true bucket-list multi-day trip.

Guided cross-border tour into Panama with shopping, beach time, and a passport stamp. A long day, but a unique add-on to your stay.