Guanacaste: Family Zipline Adventure & Kids 2+ Welcome

Summary

Ziplining high above Guanacaste’s green dry forest with laughter and gentle nerves

You’ll fly above Guanacaste’s lush dry forest on ziplines safe for kids 2+, laugh together over rope swings and hanging bridges, and pause for cool towels in the shade while local guides share stories about the trees around you. It’s a day that leaves you buzzing—with adrenaline and something softer too.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry, mamá, even abuelita did this last week,” our guide Diego grinned as he tightened my son’s harness. Honestly, I’d been more nervous than the kids—he must’ve noticed. The morning air in Guanacaste was sticky-sweet, cicadas humming somewhere out of sight. We started right by reception with Diego running us through safety (he made it sound easy, but my palms still sweated). Climbing that spiral staircase around the giant Guanacaste tree felt like stepping into some leafy cathedral—sunlight flickered through the branches, and you could smell damp wood and something faintly floral.

The first zipline was gentle enough for my youngest (she’s three), but I still squeaked when we pushed off. Wind in my face, a rush of green below—my daughter giggled the whole way. Diego zipped ahead and called out names of trees—Espavel, Ceiba—and pointed to a flash of blue that turned out to be a motmot bird. Halfway through, there was this Tarzan swing between platforms; I hesitated (okay, panicked), but everyone cheered me on—even some other parents from San José who’d come for the day trip. I probably looked ridiculous, but it felt good to let go for once.

We crossed a wobbly hanging bridge next (the kids loved it), then paused under deep shade where Diego handed out cold towels and water. Sweat cooled on my neck while my son tried to spot monkeys—no luck this time, just distant chatter in the treetops. The last zipline was faster than I expected; heart thumping as we landed on the final platform. There’s something about seeing your whole family grinning at each other up there—maybe it’s just relief or maybe something else. Either way, I still think about that view over the forest sometimes when things get loud back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline tour and nature exploration

• Receive safety talk from guides
• Climb 18-meter spiral staircase
• Zip through 10 canopy lines
• Cross 19 platforms in trees
• Jump swinging on rope between trees
• Continue zipline circuit
• Stop for photos on suspension bridge
• Observe flora and fauna in forest

Top questions

Is this Guanacaste zipline tour suitable for young children?

Yes, children as young as 2 years old can join with specialized infant seats available.

How many ziplines are included in the tour?

The circuit includes 10 canopy lines and 19 platforms throughout the forest.

Are guides present during the entire zipline experience?

Yes, local adventure guides accompany you throughout for safety and support.

What type of forest will we see on this tour?

You’ll explore a tropical dry forest unique to Guanacaste that stays green year-round thanks to an underground aquifer.

Is transportation included or nearby?

Public transportation options are available close to the adventure park location.

Are there any health restrictions?

This activity isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

Is water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included during your experience.

What’s included

Your day comes with bottled water to keep you refreshed along the route, a cool wet towel after those sweaty moments up in the trees, all necessary security equipment fitted by your guide before you climb—and plenty of encouragement from locals who know every twist of every cable.