Activities At-a-Glance
CANOPY TOUR “Miss Sky”
Set amidst the unequalled beauty of a Costa Rican forest wilderness is the longest, most exhilarating, and longest canopy tour in the world. Traversing majestic mountain ridges and valleys, soaring high above multiple ravines, with breathtaking vistas of rivers, waterfalls and the Pacific Ocean. Suitable for nature lovers, adventurers, families, and all who wish to experience the ultimate canopy tour adventure; Miss Sky Canopy promises to be the experience of a lifetime.
Safety Facts: All lines are double wired, 200% of what is required by the Costa Rica tourist board specifications; double harnesses, and all redundant equipment of the highest quality.
HORSE BACK RIDING “Mis Amores”
Get close to nature: enjoy a morning or sunset ride along Guiones and Garza beach. All horses of “Mis Amores” stable are welltrained, healthy, young, and great for riders of any experience level.
RIVER KAYAK EXPEDITIONS…
…are a naturalist’s dream: flanked with lush green foliage and loaded with birds, up to 30 different species, and an occasional crocodile, these rivers offer tropical scenery The Jungle Rivers of the Nosara area and nature photo opportunities that will boggle the mind.
SURF LESSONS
The native instructors are experts in helping beginners and advanced alike to experience the utmost joy of riding the waves! Board rental is also available.
BIRDWATCHING BOAT TOUR
Mangroves over 200 years old with a mystical atmosphere, different kinds of colorful birds hunting and nesting, monkeys, crocodiles and tiny baby crocs swimming or resting on the sandbank. See the amazing wildlife of the Rio Nosara and Rio Montana (8 miles) with Leroy on a soundless electric powered boat. The silence on the river will be only interrupted by the mysterious noises of the nature.
RIVER SUNSET NOSARA
We will take you on an enchanting boat ride on the Rio Nosara, discovering the amazing wildlife, in touch with the mystical waters and mangroves.
Impressed by the beauty of it all, you are ready to enjoy a refreshing complementary cocktail served at the sunset bar of Lagarta Lodge with breathtaking view of the sunset.
STAND UP PADDLE SURF
Explore the offshore reefs and vibrant marine life of Punta Guiones. Paddle the open ocean, spot a few sea turtles…it’s like walking on water!
TURTLE TOUR TO OSTINAL
Come and join us for an extraordinary experience: you can observe the massive arrivals, nesting, or hatching of the Ridley turtles in the Turtle Refuge of Ostional. Thousands of turtles come ashore to lay eggs once a month – this is a great opportunity to see this interesting sea animal very closely, and to learn about the turtle protection and conservation program of the local community.
For further information and for the booking of all activities, please come to the registration desk at the Retreat Center.

