Activities & Attractions

Below you will find a variety of tours and adventures available near our hotel.  These are just a few suggestions for you to consider – once you arrive our staff will be more than happy to help coordinate your plans.

Surfing

This area has some of the best and least crowded surfing in Costa Rica. Bring your own board or rent one for approximately $10-$12/day at one of the many surf shops in town.
Surfing lessons from an experienced instructor are available for all levels.

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving

There are many large tide pools where you can enjoy snorkeling during low tide. The tide pools are terrific for beginners or if you just enjoy being in shallower waters. You can see many varieties of colorful fish, sea turtles and sea creatures.  Our waters are often very clear; we recommend snorkeling at least once during your stay.

If you are interested, we have several qualified companies to recommend for SCUBA DIVING. They are not located in Malpaís, and will require a 30 minute drive to their facilities. We are happy to provide details and arrange transportation upon request.

ATV Tours

We highly recommend renting an all terrain vehicle (ATV) or “quad” during your visit. It is a fun way to explore the many beaches in the area, and the preferred method of transportation of the locals. Guided ATV tours to Montezuma are available.

Horseback Riding

A great way to see the area! We are happy to schedule a jungle or beach horseback tour. We specially recommend the sunset horseback ride tour. 

Biking Tours

Rent a mountain bike or “old school” beach cruiser to explore! Guided tours through dirt roads, old river beds and beaches are available.

Fishing

A local guide can take you to some of the best fishing spots the area has to offer. Most boats depart from the charming local fish market.

Golf

The nearby town of Tambor offers two golf courses, on located at Los Delfines and one at Tangomar.

Malpais Canopy Tours

Journey through the treetops in this spectacular canopy tour located just minutes down the road from the hotel on a farm with more than 200 different tree species, at the entrance of the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve.

Montezuma Waterfalls

There are several amazing waterfalls in the area but Montezuma Falls are perhaps the most famous. It isn't a single waterfall, but three separate falls. To reach the first falls, start at the ocean near Hotel Amor de Mar, and walk up the river for 10-20 minutes. Here you will reach the highest waterfall, with a huge swimming hole. You may see people climbing up the cliff and jumping off. People die here every couple of years, usually by slipping on the rocks while climbing up, please don't be another statistic. If you want to jump from a cliff, continue to pools two and three above. To reach these pools, climb up the steep path to the right of pool #1, follow a trail up and to the right and eventually you'll find a steep trail leading down, with a rope to help you descend. From here you'll be between pool #2 and #3. You can jump from 40 feet up into pool #2, or keep climbing up and then you can jump from 8-15 feet into pool #3, which also has a rope swing.

Montezuma Canopy Tours

Travel down the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula to Montezuma for a canopy tour featuring a series of nine cable lines and eleven platforms spanning over 1200 meters.  Guides take visitors through the tour that covers three cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and hosts of flora and fauna.

Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is one of Costa Rica’s most stunning treasures and the first National Park that was established in Costa Rica. The Reserve has a number of trails that wind through the park with varying levels of incline and difficulty. A majestic place for hiking, bird watching and wildlife appreciation.

Curu Wildlife Refuge

A unique gem of Costa Rica's national park system, Curú is actually a privately-owned farm that experiments in sustainable agriculture. Until 1974, the farm and enclosed hacienda were settled by squatters; eventually it achieved "protected forest" status as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1983. Most of the 12 sq. km remain dedicated to primary and secondary forest, although a good portion of it (approx. 20%) has been set aside for progressive agriculture and raising cattle. Seventeen diverse trails, ranging from very easy to difficult, give the public access to 232 species of birds (including hawks, motmots, and woodpeckers) and to successfully reintroduced spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, and white-nosed coatis. But the park's most spectacular features are its fascinating mangrove wildlife and pristine, forest-lined beaches. Be sure to bring your bathing suit and towel if you want to take a refreshing dip in the ocean.

Day Tour at Isla Tortuga

This is a full-day trip to this enchanting island, which is located on the widest part of the Nicoya Gulf. Tortuga Island is famous for its pristine white sand beach and turquoise waters, it is about an hour away from Malpaís. Visitors can enjoy  snorkeling, beach combing, lunch, and exploration of the island.

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