Dash through the woods, leap over winding creaks, dodge and zip past different types of plantations. Everything becomes a dizzy blend of earthly colours! Ride into the woods which opens into a tinkling river, mirroring the deep greens of the surrounding trees. Listen to the songs of life from the treetops, watch the leaves dance gaily as you drive past. The ATV Adventure Tours allow you to bond with friends and family and see the beauty of Costa Rica in a different light.

Adventure Tours Costa Rica specialises in All Terrain Vehicle tours through out Costa Rica. Located at Jaco, they take pride in their high level of customer service and care. It is the premiere operator in Jaco and they make sure you feel safe and comfortable during the entire journey. You are given a safety spiel, which are safety rules, written to help people remember everything. You are then geared up with safety helmets and gloves and made to do a test run. Once you get the hang of it, you are ready to start.

They take you on rustic roads, through rough terrain which gets your adrenaline pumping and give you the chance to enjoy a very memorable adventure.

The ATV Tour will take you through several traditional Costa Rican towns and different plantations. The guides are very informative, identifying various plants and trees and relating facts about the environment. There is a network of muddy paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which you have to find your way on foot, leading to the unique forest ecosystem. There is a primary and a secondary rainforest with hanging bridges and wild creatures such as Titi Monkeys, Sloths, and Toucans, all perched on trees of the rainforest, watching you as you watch them!

On the trail, you stop over to eat some homemade wood fired empanadas which are filled with different savoury, with coffee and you are ready to hit the dirt road once more.

The trail ends with you taking a refreshing dip in the natural waterfalls. The sound of tropical birds fill the air, as you bathe you may even catch a glimpse of the Morpheus Butterflies.

You now head off for lunch which is a part of the package tour and enter a tilapia fish farm and relax and enjoy the wonderful views, then come back to the hotel and enjoy your siesta.

• Shoes or strapped sandals work best but aqua shoes can also work. Flipflops are not recommended.
• Wear a swimsuit, you can go in the waterfall pool. Keep in mind that you, your shoes and your clothes will get dirty.
• A camera, in a waterproof bag or ziploc to keep mud, water and dirt off it.
• A couple bucks- You will stop at a small local's bar for a quick beer or soda along the way.
• A copy of your passport.

• Graffitti Restro Cafe & Wine Bar- Cajun, Creole, Californian, Eclectic.
• Moose’s- Hawaiian
• Clarita’s Beach Bar & Sports Grill- Costa Rican
• I love Sushi- America, Sushi, Seafood, Costa Rican.

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