ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Five Beaches and Local Villages

Operate your own machine through villages, forests and five distinct beaches

ATV riding in Guanacaste takes you through local villages, primary forests and five named beaches over 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a live guide in English or Spanish, safety gear, water and hotel pickup. You ride alone on a single ATV or with a partner on a doubles machine, making stops at Playa Coyotera, Ecoplaya, El Jobo village, Playa Manzanillo and Rajada Beach to see Bolaños Island, learn about local life and take photographs.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour through beaches and village

• Stop at Playa Coyotera beach
• Visit Ecoplaya beach and kite surfing area
• Explore local village El Jobo
• Stop at Playa Manzanillo beach
• Visit Rajada Beach for photos

The experience

You operate the ATV yourself (either solo or with a partner on a doubles machine), while a guide leads the route through Guanacaste's mix of village roads, primary forest and coastal terrain. The ride covers five distinct stops, each chosen for what it shows: Playa Coyotera sits near the Nicaragua border with views of Bolaños Island; Ecoplaya is known as the best beach for kite surfing; El Jobo is a working village where you can shop and see how locals live; Playa Manzanillo is home to fishermen and looks out on Parrot Island; and Rajada Beach, the final stop, gives you time to walk the sand and photograph the coastline.

The route takes 2 hours and 30 minutes total, with stops built in as you want them. You get a safety helmet, glasses and water throughout. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't need your own transport to the starting point. The guide speaks English or Spanish and explains the area (the wildlife on Bolaños Island, why each beach is different, the daily life in El Jobo) as you ride.

Children from age 4 are welcome. The operator notes the ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers, and is suitable for all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Safety helmet, glasses and water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup.
• stops at five named beaches and a local village.
• time to shop and photograph at each stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 13:00 and 15:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (19 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 70 years) · Youth (9 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Tony Expeditions

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride to the starting point, so this works whether you're staying in town or renting elsewhere in Guanacaste. You operate the machine yourself, so it suits riders who want control of the pace and the stops, not a guided tour where someone else drives.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 18 years); Child (4 to 8 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Bolaños Island and why does the guide point it out?

Bolaños Island sits close to the Guanacaste coast and is visible from two of the five stops on the ride: Playa Coyotera and Ecoplaya. The guide explains the types of birds that inhabit it and its location near the Nicaragua border.

Can I ride alone or do I have to share an ATV?

You choose: ride alone on a single ATV or with a partner on a doubles machine. Either way, you operate the vehicle yourself.

What happens at El Jobo, the village stop?

El Jobo is a working village where the guide talks about local history and how people live there. You have time to shop for souvenirs and experience the daily rhythm of the place.

Is hotel pickup included, and what if I'm staying outside the main area?

Hotel pickup is included in the ride. Confirm your accommodation location when you book so the operator can arrange the pickup point.

What's the difference between Playa Manzanillo and Rajada Beach?

Playa Manzanillo is a working fishing beach with views of Parrot Island and a different character from the other stops. Rajada Beach, the final stop, is described as the most beautiful in the zone and gives you dedicated time to walk and photograph.