FULL-DAY COMBO · GUANACASTE
Rincón de la Vieja Combo at Buena Vista
This is the full Rincón de la Vieja day, all in one. You'll fly the forest on a zipline, cross hanging bridges strung high through the canopy, and race down a giant freshwater slide — then melt into volcanic hot springs that rise straight from the mountain. There's more woven through the day: horseback rides toward waterfalls, a hike, bird watching, and a real taste of Guanacaste culture at a working sugar mill, with coffee served the old way — tortillas, cuajada and tanelas, grown on the farm and made by hand. The part people don't expect is how the day swings from pure adrenaline to deep calm — you go from racing down the water slide to floating in the hot springs in the same afternoon. It's built for the whole family and runs at whatever pace you like, so come ready to get wet and to slow down in equal measure. Private and guided from start to finish.
Duration
Full Day
Includes
All Activities + Lunch
Guide
Private Guide
Level
All Ages
Nature
Giant fig trees, a wildlife reserve and a hidden waterfall — the gentle, green heart of the day.
Los Higuerones — Hanging Bridges
Walk suspension bridges strung through the canopy, named for the towering strangler-fig trees they pass among, with chances to spot birds and monkeys.
El Saíno — Nature Reserve
A protected pocket of tropical forest named for the saíno (peccary) that roam it, with gentle trails past native trees and wildlife.
Salitral — Waterfall
A short forest walk leads to Salitral, a waterfall spilling into a cool pool tucked into the green folds of the volcano.
Adventure
Fly, slide and ride — the adrenaline side of Buena Vista.
Ziplining
Fly platform to platform high above the forest on a guided canopy zip-line course, with the volcano’s foothills all around.
Natural Water Slide
Buena Vista’s signature thrill: a long natural water slide that sends you racing through the forest into a fresh mountain pool.
Horseback Riding
Ride local horses along forest trails the traditional Guanacaste way, taking in the foothills at an unhurried pace.
Cultural
Taste and touch the traditions of Guanacaste, from sugar cane to pottery.
El Trapiche — Sugar Mill
Step into a working trapiche to see how sugar cane becomes raw cane sugar the old-fashioned way, and taste the results fresh from the press.
Guaitil — Pottery
Watch Chorotega artisans shape and paint clay with techniques passed down for generations, then try your own hand at the craft.
La Fonda — Traditional Kitchen
Gather at La Fonda for a farm-to-table Costa Rican meal, much of it grown in the garden and cooked over a wood fire.
Gourmet Coffee
Sip freshly brewed local coffee with warm tortillas, cuajada and tanela, a genuine taste of campo hospitality.
Wellness
Unwind in volcanic hot springs and mineral mud — the perfect way to end the day.
Volcanic Hot Springs
Sink into naturally heated mineral springs fed by the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, easing your muscles after a day of adventure.
Volcanic Mud Bath
Coat yourself in mineral-rich volcanic mud, let it dry in the sun, then rinse off in the springs, a natural spa straight from the earth.
Good to Know
- A full-day, all-inclusive combo at Buena Vista del Rincón de la Vieja.
- Traditional farm-to-table lunch included.
- Round-trip transport from your location is included.
- Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes - you'll get wet at the water slide, springs and mud bath.
- Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a light layer for the cooler mountain climate.
- Private guide throughout; great for families and mixed-ability groups.
- Shape your day - do every activity or pick your favorites.
- A little cash is handy for souvenirs (like Guaitil pottery) and photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Just about everything: hanging bridges, a nature reserve and a waterfall, ziplining, the natural water slide and horseback riding, the trapiche sugar mill, Guaitil pottery, a traditional lunch at La Fonda with gourmet coffee, and the volcanic hot springs and mud bath. It is a full day of nature, adventure, culture and wellness in one place.
It is a full-day experience with your own private guide throughout. Buena Vista is a lively adventure park, so you will share the grounds with other visitors, but your guide and pace are yours.
Yes. The activities suit a wide range of ages and fitness levels, and you can do as much or as little as you like. Kids especially love the water slide.
Swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a little cash. You will get wet at the water slide, hot springs and mud bath.
It is at Buena Vista, on the slopes of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano in Guanacaste, and yes, a traditional farm-to-table lunch is included.
Our private Buena Vista combo day starts at $700 per private group of 2 guests ($350 per person), taxes included. It’s a full day and it includes every activity at Buena Vista — hanging bridges, the nature reserve, the waterfall, ziplining, the natural water slide, horseback riding, the trapiche sugar mill, Guaitil pottery, the volcanic hot springs and the mud bath — plus a farm-to-table lunch, gourmet coffee, round-trip transport from your hotel and your private guide for the whole day. You can do every activity or pick just your favorites; the price is the same either way. Your guide is exclusively yours, though Buena Vista is a busy adventure park and you’ll share the grounds with other visitors.
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