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Just ten degrees north of the equator, Quepos offers a rich mix of rainforests, waterfalls, and the Pacific coast. Named after the Quepoa people who once lived here, the town serves as the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, with its mangroves, lagoons, and beach-lined forests. Quepos is a place where nature’s variety and beauty invite outdoor lovers to explore and soak in its wild charm.

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Book an exhilarating canopy tour, go horseback riding, kayaking, or rafting, learn to surf or go deep sea fishing, all while enjoying the colourful flora and fauna surrounding this tropical paradise. The diversity of things to do and see will keep you busy for many, many days.

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White-water Rafting

Amigos del Rio offers intense and exhilarating tours that cover over seven miles of challenging river rafting, going through some of the most beautiful stretches of the jungle. Their tours are kid-friendly and include meals. As an alternative, they also offer more tranquil ocean and mangrove kayaking.

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Trimaran Sunset Sail Tours

Encounter dolphins, giant sea turtles and whales while sailing to the offshore islets. Snorkelling and spectacular views of the sunset will wrap up a perfect day on the water.

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Chocolate & Coffee Tour

Exotic and rich in their decadent flavours, Costa Rican chocolate and coffee are worth exploring. The chocolate part of the tour starts with the cultural and biological background of cocoa and goes on to teach you about the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate. Coffee aficionados will be delighted to learn about the economic and cultural importance of this most important crop. Get introduced to Café-Chorreado — the authentic Costa Rican practice of preparing coffee. Last but not least, learn about the production of cane sugar that both sweetens the chocolate and is used in making some exciting local treats.

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Stay in Manuel Antonio

Although you can't stay inside the national park itself, the village of Manuel Antonio has an excellent range of accommodations — from affordable hostels for backpackers and long-term travellers to luxury hotels. Be prepared to pay a bit more for proximity to nature and the beaches. Staying here might be a better option if you are not into the busy vibe of central Quepos.

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Nahomi Park

Parque Nahomi is the go-to place for enjoying the sunset. This small park on Quepos' southern edge offers incredible views of the sea and is easily reached on foot from the centre. There are a few cliff jumping spots, too. There isn't a big beach here, but it's a convenient place to launch kayaks or to snorkel. The tranquil, low-key environment makes it popular with locals.

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Marina Pez Vela

Marina Pez Vela — or The New Marina, as some refer to it is in Quepos — hosts some of the world's best fishing tournaments. If you're not into fishing, you can still enjoy great shops, restaurants and beautiful boats. The marina is a calm and safe place to just sit down, gawk at the views and wander around.

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