I found a great option for nature lovers. It is a company called Sky Trek. These guys offer three different tours in Monteverde, the sky tram, the sky-trek and the sky walk. These are all very exiting adventures in witch you will be able to see Monteverde from the canopy.

What I love about them is that there will always be a guide with you and the groups are very small so you get enough attention. They also made me feel very safe, the equipment looks like they take good care of it. The staff is also very friendly.

These guys have something for everyone, the sky tram is a relaxed trip though the forest sitting in a gondola. The sky trek is a super exciting canopy experience and the sky walk is a hike though gigantic and very high bridges from where you will be able to see wildlife hiding in the canopy. 

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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!

Great guides – funny, friendly, informative, safety-conscious. The group we went out with wasn’t too big (about 18). Good tour if you have others in your party who aren’t zip-lining, or have other things you want to do that day as the tour is about 2 hours beginning to end. Other Costa Rica zip-lining tours I’ve done are 4+ hours and not as fun as this one. These are really long, fast, high and have beautiful views. Although there are no hand brakes, you’re given instructions regarding how to ride each zip line, and you slow yourself down at the end depending on how fast you’re going and the hand motions of the guide stopping you. Felt safe and had a blast.

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Certainly worth the money, and the horrible rutted road to get there! The staff are very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, and certainly have fun along with the patrons. We had a group of 8, including one grandmother, and we spent the entire time thoroughly enjoying ourselves, laughing, and saying “i cannot believe how much fun this is…”. Do yourself a favor and try it out!

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Do you want to get to know the Costa Rican country side but you are not a fan of hiking? Or you just want to do something different and have fun?

If so I have the perfect thing for you. There is a great tour company in Costa Rica called Fourtrax Adventure and I can tell you based on my experience that they are great at what they do. They offer tours in the Manuel Antonio, Arenal, Jaco & Tamarindo areas. Depending on the tour it may include Refreshments, a snack or even lunch.

What makes these tours so great is that you will not only be riding along the country side but you will also be able to spot some wildlife and there will be a bilingual tour guide with you all the time. For those who aren’t familiar with ATVs there will be some time before you start when they will show you how to use them. Another great thing about thess guys is that they will provide safety helmets.

So try it, I assure you will have the best time of your life!

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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!  

I never write reviews – but we had such a good time on this trip with fantastic scenery a great guide and a fun meal afterwards. There was even a stop at a waterfall. This trip would be great for anyone and I don’t think any other company could do it better. Great for anyone with a reasonable (10 min) hike involved.
 
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My wife and I recently spent two weeks in Costa Rica on our honeymoon and took the ATV tour offered by Four Trax in Quepos. This was one of the most fun three hours we’ve spent on an adventure tour and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in this sort of things. The lunch afterwards was unbelievable and we had a great nap after our adventure. HIGHLY recommended tour.

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This week’s Spotlight recommendation is for those interested in visiting the Manuel Antonio area. I found a great family friendly hotel just 3 minutes away from Manuel Antonio National Park on foot and 2 minutes away from the beach.

Hotel Espadilla is a two story building surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Some of the things this hotel offers are: a pool, a restaurant, a private parking lot and a tennis court. But most importantly they have a family friendly policy, making it perfect for family vacations. The staff is very nice and helpful making the ambiance even nicer.

But what about the rooms? They are nicely decorated in tropical colors but above all they are clean. Let’s not forget the restaurant, where you will find good tropical and international dishes.

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Here’s what people have to say about them and if you don’t believe them, I dare you to try it!

I just spent my birthday here, what a lovely hotel! A lot of the hotels in Manual Antonio will say they are within walking distance to the National Park entrance – don’t believe them. Most are situated on the long and steep road leading down to the beach, and require a bus or taxi. This hotel is quite literally 3-5 min stroll to the entrance, also 3 min to Manuel Antonio’s beach and bustling main drag. Despite this, it is quiet and serene with a lovely, tropical atmosphere.

The standard room was very large and had a super comfortable king sized bed. The restaurant and pool-side bar were very good and reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet (included) was fantastic with a choice of Costa Rican, American or Continental style breakfasts.

The staff were all very helpful and friendly. I can’t fault it. Go here, you won’t regret it.

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I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone going to the Manuel Antonio area. The hotel and hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful — we saw many iguanas on the property and heard the howler monkeys every morning and evening. The staff were very professional and accommodating, the free breakfast is made to order and delicious, and the restaurant served some of the best food (lunches and dinner) that we had anywhere in the country. The rooms were very spacious and clean, air conditioner worked great, and there is internet at the hotel for a small fee. The pool area is great and very relaxing. The location is amazing – just a short walk from the beach, restaurants, and national park, but just far enough to not be over-crowded or noisy. Again, wonderful hotel and highly recommended.

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