Ziplining in Puntarenas: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls

Eighteen ziplines strung across a rainforest canyon, each one dropping you closer to the waterfalls below.

Ziplining in Puntarenas puts you on 18 cables soaring over 11 waterfalls in a single activity, led by a professional bilingual guide with hotel pickup included. The adventure spans 5 hours total and mixes zipline runs with a rappel down a waterfall, a Tibetan bridge crossing, and a swim in a natural pool fed by cascading water. Children from age 6 can join when accompanied by an adult, and the activity suits anyone with moderate fitness who can handle the physical demands of the course.

The experience

Puntarenas sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, and this zipline course runs through the rainforest canyon above the area. You start with a 4x4 ride to the first platform, where the Gulf of Nicoya spreads out below you. From there, the 18 cables take you through the river canyon in a sequence: zipline stretches alternate with moments on the ground. A rappel down one of the waterfalls, a walk across a Tibetan bridge strung between trees, and a final swim in the natural pool where the water lands. The whole activity takes 2.5 hours of actual ziplining and rappelling, plus travel time to and from your hotel.

A professional guide leads the group in English or Spanish and manages the safety setup at each station. The guide handles the technical side (harnesses, carabiners, braking systems), so you focus on moving through the course. State-of-the-art equipment means the cables and rigging are inspected and maintained to standard. You'll need closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothes with a bathing suit underneath, and a moderate level of fitness: the course involves climbing, rappelling, and balance work on the bridge, not just sliding down cables.

Hotel pickup and drop-off come included if you select that option at checkout. The minimum booking is two people, and children as young as six can participate as long as an adult accompanies them. A weight limit of 260 pounds applies to the harness and cable system. The activity is not suitable for pregnant travelers, anyone with spinal injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions, or people with mobility limitations that prevent walking and climbing on uneven terrain.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide leading the entire course.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all safety equipment including harness, carabiners and cables.
• access to the natural pool for swimming.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo

Is this one for you?You operate the ziplines yourself: the guide sets up the safety gear and talks you through each run, but you are the one moving across the cables and down the rappel. This suits anyone who wants to feel the adrenaline of the activity rather than watch it from a platform, and it works for groups of friends or families with kids from age six, since everyone moves through the course together at their own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I do on the 18 ziplines? Just slide down cables, or is there more to it?

You zipline across cables strung over the canyon, but the course mixes in other elements: you rappel down one of the waterfalls, cross a Tibetan bridge suspended between trees, and swim in a natural pool at the base. The guide sets up your harness and safety gear at each station and talks you through the technique before you move.

How long does the whole thing take, and do I need to get back to my cruise ship or hotel by a certain time?

The activity itself runs 2.5 hours. With the 4x4 ride to the starting platform and the return journey, plan for 5 hours total. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you choose that option, so you can coordinate the timing with your ship departure or evening plans.

What do I wear, and what should I bring?

Wear comfortable sport clothes with a bathing suit underneath so you can swim in the natural pool. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory: sneakers or hiking boots work well. The guide and the air-conditioned vehicle handle transport, so you only need to bring what you'd take to a beach or pool day.

Is this activity hard, or can someone who is not very fit do it?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness because the course involves climbing, rappelling, and balance work on the bridge. The guide will support you at each station, but you are actively moving through the canyon, not being carried or lowered passively. If you have concerns about your fitness, cardiovascular health, or any spinal issues, check with the operator before booking.