Tourist activities allow deeper understanding of natural and cultural tourist attractions, as well as a close relationship with nature, adventure and sports and recreation.
Hourseback Riding
This activity may be enjoyed on the coast, in the communities or in the mountains of this region. Horseback tours are offered by tourism companies, landowning associations or families that rent horses.
Hiking
Hiking is a good way to take in various tourist attractions: natural parks, beaches, ecotourism trails, historical buildings, architectural monuments or cultural tours around various communities of interest.
Recreational Cycling
The region features picturesque roads and adventure or relaxation sites for touring on regular or mountain bikes. Beaches and mountains also make for interesting rides.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Well developed for tourism, the Quepos-Manual Antonio area is very attractive to tourists, offering mountains and high places as well as quadricycle or all-terrain-vehicle tours. Tourists can walk over suspension bridges, tour mangrove swamps by boat, visit butterfly gardens, go horseback riding, dolphin- or bird-watch, go sport-fishing or enjoy an ultralight flight.
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES
The city of Puntarenas features a small old town with the characteristics of a historical center. There are buildings of architectural and historical interest as well as National Monuments, such as the old Port Military Headquarters facilities, Parque Mora y Cañas and the Central Church. San Lucas Island and the old San Lucas Penitentiary may also be visited.
Bird Watching
Bird-watching can be enjoyed in various public and private protected areas, including Negritos, Pájaros, Cabo Blanco, Carara and Curú, as well as other fine spots.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Diverse flora and fauna in natural areas, stunning coastal landscapes and cultural interest make taking photos and video a highly popular tourist activity.
SPORT-FISHING
Sport-fishing is one of the Central Pacific's main attractions. Artisan, recreational or challenging sport-fishing may all be enjoyed in the Quepos area.
Cultural Activities
Throughout the year, community activities are held celebrating historical, religious, sporting, civic or artistic events. Fairs are also held to raise funds for community development.
FEBRUARY. Buenos Vecinos International Jazz Festival, Quepos.
Last week of February. Puntarenas Carnival.
APRIL. After Holy Week. National Fruit Fair, Orotina.
JULY. Virgin of the Sea (Virgen del Carmen) Festival.
AUGUST. National Parks Day.
SEPTEMBER. Lantern parade.
Costa Rican Independence Day.
Commemoration of Mora y Cañas' death, school parades, city of Puntarenas.
DECEMBER. Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Quepos.
Christmas.
Rural Tourism Activities and Services
Rural tourism activities and services offered in the Central Pacific and their corresponding locations within the region are as follows:
El Silencio Lodge is located 35 kilometers from downtown Quepos on the Quepos-Dominical coastal highway. Cross the Río Savegre and go six kilometers to arrive at the El Silencio Cooperative. Activities: Horseback riding or hiking through natural protected areas with panoramic views of the Savegre Valley and the Pacific coast. Waterfalls, rafting and kayaking trips on the Savegre.
Ecoturismo Comunal Quebrada Arroyo is located 25 kilometers east of Quepos on the highway to Londres. This association allows visitors to learn about their rural community and lifestyle while enjoying nature. Activities: Wooded trails ideal for bird-watching and enjoying waterfalls and viewpoints.
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This activity may be enjoyed on the coast, in the communities or in the mountains of this region. Horseback tours are offered by tourism companies, landowning associations or families that rent horses. 
Diverse flora and fauna in natural areas, stunning coastal landscapes and cultural interest make taking photos and video a highly popular tourist activity. 
