Manuel Antonio Day Experiences

Discover a different side of Costa Rica.

From chocolate-making and waterfall swims to jungle yoga, hanging bridges, wine tasting and whitewater rafting, our small-group and private experiences take you beyond the usual tourist trail and into the mountains, rivers and rural communities we call home.

Come play. Get muddy. Eat well. Meet some wonderful people along the way.

Chocolate Tour

From Cacao to Chocolate—with a Little Costa Rican Adventure

Chocolate, Waterfalls, & Campesino Traditions

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Hanging Bridges Tour

High in the Trees. Deep in Costa Rican Life.

Hanging Bridges • 120-Foot Waterfall • Campesino Lunch • Sugar Cane Experience

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Jungle Bliss Day Tour

A Little Zen. A Little Adventure. And a Whole Lot of Blue.

Jungle Yoga • Blue Clay • Waterfall • Cultural Lunch

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Tres Amigos!

Wine. Chocolate. Coffee.

Three things that were clearly meant to find each other in the Costa Rican rainforest.

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Avatar Adventure: Yoga, Clay & White Water Rafting

Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga class on an elevated rainforest platform, flowing to the sounds of the Naranjo River below. Then step into your own Avatar moment as you cover yourself in mineral-rich VIDA Blue Clay—an ancient Costa Rican remedy for healing and renewal—before rinsing off in a refreshing jungle waterfall.

From calm to thrill, head out with H2O Adventures for an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip down the Naranjo River. Depending on the season, challenge the thrilling Class IV–V rapids of El
Chorro (Dec–Apr) or enjoy the scenic Class III–IV Londres Section (May–Nov).Afterward, refuel with a fresh and authentic Costa Rican lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants.

Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, yoga, blue clay, rafting and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 12 and up. 4 person Minimum.

Luna Vida Fusion Adventures

Two unique experiences in one seamless journey

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Yoga Flow, Blue Clay & Chocolate: A Jungle-to-Table Experience

Begin your day with a rejuvenating yoga class on an open-air platform overlooking the Naranjo River, where the sounds of the rainforest create a soothing soundtrack to your practice. Afterward, embrace your inner “Avatar” as you lather up with 100% natural Costa Rican VIDA Blue Clay at a jungle waterfall. Rinse off in the cool waterfall and feel refreshed inside and out.

Next, step into the Rancho for a hands-on chocolate workshop. Taste cacao fruit in its pure form, roast beans over the fire, and sample rich local chocolate before rolling up your sleeves to create your own truffles with a variety of toppings. Finally, wrap up the day in the cozy home of our friend Doña Luz, where you’ll enjoy a warm cultural lunch and learn the art of making fresh tortillas by hand. It’s a perfect balance of wellness, adventure, flavor, and connection—all in one unforgettable day.

Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, yoga, blue clay, waterfall, chocolate workshop, and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 5 and up. 4 person Minimum.

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From Bean to Boat: Chocolate Workshop & Rafting Adventure

Start your day in the lush mountains of Esquipulas with our Chocolate Workshop. Tour the garden, sample cacao fruit straight from the pod, and roast cacao beans before indulging in fresh Costa Rican chocolate. Roll up your sleeves to craft your own truffles, choosing toppings to make them uniquely yours.

Afterward, trade sweetness for adrenaline with an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Naranjo River. Depending on the season, challenge the thrilling Class IV–V rapids of El Chorro (Dec–Apr) or enjoy the scenic Class III–IV Londres Section (May–Nov). To recharge, savor an authentic Costa Rican lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants before heading back, refreshed and inspired by this perfect blend of flavor and adventure.

Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, chocolate workshop, waterfall, rafting, and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 12 and up. 4 person Minimum.

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