Hotel CapitÁn Suizo: Tour & Activities

Tamarindo Beach

Estuary Tour at Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge
This two-hour boat ride will take you through waterways surrounded by mangrove vegetation, water birds, monkeys and iguanas. Your guide is a local professional who is familiar with the natural history of this particular ecosystem.

Turtle nesting at Marino Las Baulas National Park (October - February)
This tour takes place at the Marino Las Baulas National Park and it focuses on the natural history and protection of the Leatherback Sea Turtle, the largest reptile on the planet. During the tour it is possible to see the complete process of the turtle burrowing its nest in the sand in order to lay its eggs.

Hiking at Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Hike through the foothills of the nearest active volcano in the province of Guanacaste and admire the secondary activity of this volcano such us fumaroles, mud pots, and bubbling hot water. You can also watch the birds and wildlife and learn about the tropical dry forest’s transition to rain forest that grows in this area.

Canopy and Hot Springs Tour at Rincón de la Vieja National Park
View the tropical forest from a different angle by riding through the canopy of the forest on sliding cable lines connected to platforms built in the treetops. Then, indulge yourself in the unforgettable experience of a volcanic mud bath and enjoy the thermal water of the natural hot springs surrounded by tropical scenery.

Boat Tour of Palo Verde National Park
This tour consists of a boat trip on the Tempisque River at Palo Verde National Park, the most important nesting and feeding site for resident and migratory birds in Costa Rica. It focuses on watching and learning about the species that inhabit this area such as herons, egrets and other water birds, crocodiles, iguanas and monkeys.

Hiking in Tenorio Volcano National Park
The main attractions of this national park are a blue water waterfall and other sightseeing spots such as: hot water springs, a blue water lagoon and a blue river originated by the discharge of sulfates and other chemical substances. During the hike you can also learn about the rich biodiversity of this rain forest that includes different palm species, heliconias, ferns, bromeliads and orchids.

Cave Walk in Barra Honda National Park
If you enjoy pure adventure and nature, you'll love this hike and visit to a cave with numerous stalactite and stalagmite formations. Besides descending into this cave, which has been open to the public with safety features for many years, you will hike in the dry forest and will have the possibility to see panoramic views of the Tempisque River and Palo Verde National Park.

Corobicí River Floating Tour
This tour is an easy ride through the Corobici River on a rubber raft, where you will have the opportunity to see the characteristic vegetation of the area as well as interesting wildlife like monkeys, iguanas and various wading and shore birds.

Catalina Islands Scuba Diving
This exciting tour will take you to the Catalina Islands, a 45-minute boat ride north of Tamarindo. You may see large manta rays, reef sharks, dolphins, turtles and hundreds of species of tropical fish.

Other outdoor activities available:

• Kayaking
• Surfing Lessons
• Snorkeling
• Biking
• Sailing
• Horseback riding
• Tennis at the Tamarindo Tennis Club)
• Golf on a beautiful 18-hole golf course just 20 minutes by car from the hotel.

Ask at the Reception Desk for more information about any of these tours.