Activities in Central and South Pacific Coast

Backroads Tours combine cultural encounters with high-intensity cycling. T+L Trip pick

Corcovado’s 127,000 acres of lush primary rainforest protect an extraordinary array of wildlife. Central America’s largest population of scarlet macaw

An independent group of naturalists directed by biologist Mike Boston leads custom wilderness treks on the Osa Peninsula.

Dozens of broken surfboards are screwed to the ceiling (proof of Dominical’s powerful waves), and surf-competition photos line the walls at this class

The most dramatic zipline tour around, featuring 11 lines and the country’s tallest platform.

Take a spectacular sunset, throw in a sexy clientele, live music on the beach, finely mixed cocktails, and a reliable party-food menu, and you have Th