Soar across Guanacaste’s dry forest on a family-run zipline course with nine cables reaching 1,800 feet and panoramic lowland views. This easy-to-moderate canopy tour blends adrenaline, wildlife sightings, and a touch of local farming history.
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You step onto the first platform as the dry forest exhales around you—branches creak and the air warms. Below, the lowlands spread toward the Pacific and the wind tugs at your harness; the next cable calls you across a corridor of tall Guanacaste and fig trees. Each zip feels like cutting across layered open country, with howler monkeys and iguanas watching the passage from sun-splashed limbs.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness—able to walk short, uneven sections and handle brief stairs between platforms
Wildlife
History
The farm hosting the course was established in 1930 by Usebio Arrieta López and remains in family hands, combining agricultural roots with eco-adventure.
Conservation
The operator emphasizes local hiring and low-impact access; visitors are asked not to feed wildlife and to stay on designated paths to protect the dry-forest understory.
Reserve your spot on the Guanacaste Forest Zipline (Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Closed-toe shoes only
Platforms and landing areas are rough; sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes improve braking and stability.
Tether your camera
Use a wrist or chest mount—loose devices can drop on long lines and are hard to retrieve.
Hydrate before arriving
Bring water for the transfer and drink beforehand; guides provide water but the activity is active and sun-exposed.
Choose a morning slot
Mornings are cooler, winds are lighter and wildlife is more active for better sightings.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Grip and toe protection on platforms and landings are essential.
Light rain shell
Quick rains are common in the wet season—packable shell keeps you dry between transfers.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during transfers and while waiting between runs; refillable to reduce waste.
Sport sunglasses with retainer
Protects eyes from glare and wind while zipping; a retainer prevents loss.