The Best Zip Lines in Costa Rica
![Zip across the emerald canopy of Rincon de la Vieja National Park](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ebaatt-e1621266553863.webp)
Zip lining is one of Costa Rica’s most popular adventure activities and you can do it in different national parks, reserves, and thick forest canopies all around the nation. Experience the rainforest and cloud forest from a unique perspective – while also learning about the flora, fauna and conservation efforts of the area you’re zipping through. Here are the best spots to get your zip-lining fix.
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Heredia
Forest
![A suspension foot bridge over the Sarapiqui river allows further exploration of the rainforest biodiversity in Tirimbina Biological Reserve.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/m8y1ba-e1631873967766.webp)
Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela
Park
![Arenal volcano in Costa Rica on a sunny day with blue sky and rainforest in the foreground.Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela province, Costa Rica](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2ahwk1t-e1631873114463.webp)
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Puntarenas
Forest, Hiking Trail
![Tourist on a canopy cable ride, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Costa Rica, Central America](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ab75t0-e1631873194393.webp)
Puerto Viejo de Talamana, Limón
Natural Feature
![Costa Rica, Limon Province, Caribbean coast, Gandoca-Manzanillo national wildlife refuge, , Playa Punta Uva beach](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ecjbfb-e1621266902260.webp)
Costa Rica’s lesser travelled Caribbean side combines dreamy white-sand beaches and resplendent rainforest where you can take a hair-raising zip line tour, departing from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Eight cables and 10 platforms stretch across the length of the forest – the longest measuring 270m (886ft) in length and 80m (262ft) in height. After your zipline canopy experience, you’ll travel to Moin Town for a canal boat ride to the coastal settlement of Tortuguero. Your eagle-eyed guide will be on the lookout for wildlife like howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, bats, aquatic birds, iguanas and crocodiles as well as exotic plants.
Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste
Natural Feature
![Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2a3mpyw-e1631873398908.webp)
Experience Costa Rica’s longest ocean-view dual zipline, just a short drive away from Playa Matapalo in the Guanacaste Province. The Superman zip line stretches almost a mile over the coast – and you can ride it with family or friends by your side. Not only that, but you’ll also get access to a Tarzan-style swing and cross a hanging bridge that dangles over crocodile-infested waters. This zip line tour includes admission to Diamante Eco Adventure Park.
Sámara, Guanacaste
Natural Feature
![Beautiful palm fringed white sand Playa Carrillo, Carrillo, near Samara, Guanacaste Province, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d7w4db-e1631873566901.webp)
Located in Costa Rica’s blue zone on the Nicoya Peninsula, Wing Nuts Canopy Tour is a family-operated business that aims to educate visitors about the unique plants, animals and conservation efforts in the area. Tour the canopy using a series of zip lines and platforms to get the best view of the dry forests – you’ll also be able to spot Playa Sámara, a tranquil beach town with a wide variety of other activities available.
Manuel Antonio National Park, Puntarenas
Park
![Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - beautiful tropical beach](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mgxekm-e1621266793667.webp)
Josh Taylor contributed additional reporting to this article.