Arenas Brasilito

Tourism Service in Brasilito, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Arenas Brasilito arranges land and water tours for travelers staying around Brasilito and Playa Conchal in Guanacaste. Offerings include jet skis, ATVs, zip lines, horseback rides, kids outings, rafting, snorkeling, and full days at Rincón de la Vieja, plus a six-hour private shuttle when you want a vehicle more than a fixed itinerary. Reservations are required in advance. Round-trip transportation in Guanacaste can be bundled with many tours, or you can drive yourself and choose that rate when you book.

Land Outings, Zip Lines, and Family ATVs

Land options include buggy tours, ATV tours, horseback tours, zip-line tours, volcano tours, wildlife tours, and kids tours. Several shorter adventures begin at The Congo Trail in Nuevo Colón, inland from the beach strip.

The Original Zip-line Tour at The Congo Trail Canopy Tour uses cables and three hanging bridges, with spans from 50 to 400 meters and heights up to 30 meters. Guides issue harnesses and helmets and give a safety briefing. English-speaking guides work the course, which is inspected, insured, and licensed, with no height or weight limit. Children from three years old can participate with an adult. The outing lasts about two hours, with platforms between lines and a chance to see monkeys in the canopy. Prices start from USD 79.

The ATV Zip-Line Combo stretches the same country into about four hours. You choose the Original zip-line course or an Extreme course with a Tarzan Swing and Superman lines, then ride a 400cc ATV. On tour day you also pick the ATV setting: secluded Pacific beaches or a rainforest mountain. Prices start from USD 119.

Mountain horseback riding is a slower loop from The Congo Trail into the hills and back. Horses are matched to age and experience, the ride is guided for all skill levels, and safety equipment is provided. The ride lasts about one hour, through pastoral and jungle terrain, with possible sightings of monkeys and tropical birds. Prices start from USD 89.

The Kids ATV Adventure Tour puts children aged six and up on their own machines on a private closed course after an instruction session; no driver's license is required. Riding time is about 45 minutes, ATV safety equipment is provided, adults can join, and the visit includes a monkey sanctuary. Prices start from USD 89.

Jet Skis, Boats, and River Days

Water tours cover jet ski tours, catamaran sailing, white water rafting, sports fishing, scuba diving, snorkel tours, and surfing.

The Guided Jet-Ski Excursion lasts two hours and visits several beaches and local islands, with stops to snorkel. Start points move along the coast so you are sent to a nearby beach; marine life and rock formations change with that launch. A rental option lets you explore the local beach without a guide if you stay within eyesight. Prices start from USD 79.

The Fishing and Snorkeling Trip is a private charter from Flamingo Marina. After a welcome drink and a safety orientation, the boat runs north past Isla Brumel and Las Catalinas Islands while the crew watches for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and possible whales. The snorkel stop depends on weather and visibility. Stay on deck for stand-up paddleboarding or lunch, drinks, and snacks if you skip the water. Return is to Flamingo in the afternoon or at sunset.

White water rafting is on the Tenorio River, with rapids from class I to IV. Rafts are sized to the group, gear comes after a safety demonstration, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch is included. Prices start from USD 209.

River tubing follows the Río Negro for five kilometers (three miles) of class II and III rapids, with calm pools between drops, individual tubes, and guides throughout. A buffet lunch at La Hacienda restaurant precedes volcanic hot springs and a mud treatment at Hacienda Guachipelín. Prices start from USD 159.

Full Days at Rincón de la Vieja

The Waterfall and Hot Springs Trip visits the 82-foot La Oropéndola waterfall and its turquoise pools, the Río Negro hot springs, and the Las Pailas trail. More than 300 bird species use the park, and monkeys and iguanas turn up along the hike. Another stop offers volcanic clay and warm pools under hanging bridges, and lunch is included. Wear lightweight, water-ready clothing and bring swimwear, secure footwear, and sun and insect protection. Prices start from USD 139.

The Volcano Mega Combo keeps you at one volcano-side location for zip-lining on the slopes, a 1,400-foot jungle waterslide, pottery and tortilla-making demonstrations, a traditional lunch, horseback riding on volcanic trails, then hot springs, sauna and steam rooms, mud baths, and forest pools. Prices start from USD 209.

Shuttles, Hotel Pickups, and Getting Around

The six-hour private shuttle pairs a bilingual guide with an air-conditioned, licensed, and insured vehicle, a professional driver, door-to-door pickup, and bottled water. Use it for several attractions in one day or a simple round trip, including airport transfers. Playa Conchal is a typical starting point. Prices start from USD 169.

Pickup is organized for guests at Quinta Esencia Hotel, Concha Hotel & Papaya, Hotel Nany, Hotel Brasilito, the W Hotel, Margaritaville Hotel, Westin Reserva Conchal, Bougainvillea, Diversion Tropical Hotel, and Casas del Toro Apartments. The operator also books Congo Canopy combos, self-guided tours, sunset tours, yoga and spa activities, budget tours, eco tours, and rent-a-car.

When transportation is included, drivers collect you at your lodging and take you to the start. Self-transport is the other path. Include travel dates, number of people, and the services you want when you write. The team is at +1 (424) 253-6942 and info@arenasbrasilito.com.

Fitting an Adventure into a Day on the Gold Coast

Brasilito sits between Playa Conchal's crushed-shell beach and Flamingo's marina, so a Congo Trail zip line, horseback hour, or kids ATV block still leaves room for the shore. Volcano packages, Tenorio rafting, Río Negro tubing, and the private boat take most of a daylight window because of inland driving or the run up the coast.

Match duration and intensity to the people in your group. A 45-minute closed-course ATV for ages six and up is a different outing from class IV water or a 400cc ATV in the mountains. Choose hotel pickup or a self-drive to Nuevo Colón when you book. For the ATV combo, think through beach versus rainforest even if you finalize that on tour day. Zip-line guests as young as three ride with an adult, and jet ski launch beaches change what you see in the water.

Carry swimwear and shoes that can get wet for waterfalls and hot springs, closed shoes for zip lines and ATVs, and a dry pouch for phones on the Flamingo boat. Early starts are easier in Guanacaste heat, especially on dirt roads and canopy platforms. After a short land tour, the Conchal-Brasilito shore is close enough for a slow afternoon; after Rincón de la Vieja, leave the evening open.

A workable multi-day rhythm is a water morning, a Congo Trail block, and one full inland day, saving the six-hour shuttle for a park or beach-hopping route that is not already packaged.

Location

Phone: +1 (424) 253-6942