Costa Rica: Diamante Eco Park Zipline, Sanctuary & Buffet Lunch

Summary

Ziplining ocean views, wildlife sanctuary moments, Costa Rican lunch

You’ll fly above Pacific views on Costa Rica’s longest zipline at Diamante Eco Adventure Park, meet sloths and jaguars in their sanctuary, taste local dishes at an included buffet lunch, and unwind by the sea or gardens—all at your own pace with guides who really know their stuff.

What’s the experience like?

We clipped in for the first zipline at Diamante Eco Adventure Park before my coffee had even kicked in. The harness felt snug, and our guide—Luis, who joked he’d done this “a thousand times, but never on Mondays”—gave us a quick thumbs up. The wind was salty and warm as I launched off the platform. That first ride is long—almost a mile—and you’re just gliding over green hills with the Pacific stretched out ahead. My hands shook from nerves or excitement (probably both), and when I landed, my brother was already grinning like an idiot. We tried the “Quick Jump” after that—thirty feet straight down. I yelled something halfway but it got lost in the wind.

I didn’t expect to care so much about the animal sanctuary part of this Diamante day trip, but honestly? Seeing those slow-moving sloths up close was weirdly calming. There’s a butterfly observatory too—the air inside is humid and sweet, with flashes of blue wings everywhere. Luis introduced us to Marta, who works with the big cats; she told us about caring for pumas and jaguars (I still think about her stories). The hanging bridge over crocodiles creaked underfoot—my nephew pretended to drop his hat just to freak me out.

Lunch was a buffet at their open-air restaurant—rice and beans, plantains, some kind of chicken stew that tasted way better than it looked. Coffee is strong here; you’ll want seconds. We wandered through their little botanical garden after eating—there’s a replica farmhouse where they let you try sugar cane juice (sticky-sweet) and talk about how families lived here a century ago. By then it was hot enough that we just flopped into hammocks by the beach for a while, watching paddle boarders drift past. If I could bottle up that mix of sunburn and salt air… well, you know.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Adventure, nature, and culture experience

• Arrive at Diamante Eco Adventure Park
• Enjoy zip line course with ocean views
• Try 30-foot free fall Quick Jump
• Cross Hanging Bridge over crocodiles
• Visit Animal Sanctuary and see wildlife
• Explore Botanical Garden and Traditional House
• Experience coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane
• Relax or do water activities at Hammock Beach
• Have Costa Rican buffet lunch at Welcome Center

Top questions

How long is the main zipline at Diamante Eco Adventure Park?

The main zipline (“The Howler”) is nearly one mile long with ocean views.

Is lunch included with the Diamante Adventure Pass?

Yes, a Costa Rican buffet lunch at the Welcome Center restaurant is included from 11 am to 3 pm.

What animals can I see in the Diamante Animal Sanctuary?

You can see sloths, monkeys, jaguars, pumas, birds, frogs, snakes, crocodiles, and butterflies.

Are there activities suitable for kids or people who don’t want to zipline?

Yes, there’s unlimited access to the animal sanctuary, botanical gardens, cultural exhibits, and beach area with hammocks.

Is transportation wheelchair accessible at Diamante Eco Adventure Park?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the park.

What time is food served with the Adventure Pass?

The buffet lunch is served from 11 am to 3 pm at the Welcome Center restaurant.

What’s included

Your day includes flexible entry to all activities at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: unlimited ziplining (including “The Howler”), access to the animal sanctuary and botanical gardens with bilingual guides ready to answer questions along the way. You’ll also enjoy a Costa Rican buffet lunch plus coffee or fruit drinks—all covered by your pass before heading back whenever you’re ready.