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Papagayo Explorers welcomes all explorers staying at Peninsula Papagayo to join our expert team of naturalist guides and translators for a world of epic eco-adventures into wide-open wonder. Whether on the peninsula, or in our backyard beyond, we’re here to connect, learn, educate and share in the discovery of the peninsula with you through experiences with purpose. So leave it all behind, step into the joy of the moment and explore the riches of paradise. The possibilities are astounding.
 

CURATED EXPERIENCES

PENINSULA ADVENTURES

Curated outdoor pursuits and learning opportunities on land, water and all the way up in the tree canopy. Join the Papagayo Explorers and explore the 11 miles of coastline, eight miles of bluff edges, seven beaches, 250-acre protected Palmares Preserve and one of the last remaining tropical dry forests on the planet. It’s heaven on earth for anyone who feels happiest in the outdoors.

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CO-CREATED EXPERIENCES

VENTURE BEYOND

Personalized, independent and made-to-order journeys. Join the Explorers on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage, designed to take you outside of Peninsula Papagayo, and deep into Costa Rica. Go wherever you want, with whomever you want, whenever your schedule allows.

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Epic Outings Start Here

Situated deep inside Peninsula Papagayo’s exclusive Palmares Preserve, The Outpost is ground zero for once-in-a-lifetime eco-adventures on land and above ground. Gateway to 250 acres of pure energy, these protected wildlands span three different ecosystems in less than a square mile. From ziplining and aerial trekking to off-roading, mountain biking, wilderness hikes, bird watching and multi-adventure tours, Palmares is the place to go in search of amazing wildlife encounters and immerse in a world apart.

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NACASCOLO BASECAMP

All great explorations have to begin somewhere. Many of ours start at the Nature Center—our Nacascolo Basecamp for memorable expeditions and discoveries, past and future. Call for a reservation to explore our natural treasures and get outfitted with the right gear. Our naturalist guides and translators are happy to answer your questions and share insights with explorers of all ages.

EXPERT GUIDES TO
ECO-ADVENTURE

Our specialized guides are all nature lovers and influential champions of science and research in Costa Rica. Each one is here to build confidence in beginners, take virtuosos to the next level and share a love of this country’s wondrous nature that will bring you back, again and again, for life-changing eco-adventure.

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