El canyoning en Costa Rica es un deporte que consiste en descender por una quebrada o catarata atravesando diferentes obstáculos naturales como rocas, ramas de árboles y desfiladeros estrechos. Utiliza técnicas como el rappel y la espeleología. Es una actividad que se vive intensamente, como deportista, podrás disfrutar de la naturaleza y al mismo tiempo experimentar un momento de adrenalina pura. En Costa Rica, encontrarás las mejores opciones, para desarrollar esta atrevida actividad tanto en cuanto a precios y descripciones como a localidades y servicios en la zona de tu conveniencia...

Desafío Adventure Company:

Located: behind to the Catholic church in La Fortuna, San Carlos. Alajuela.

Duration: 4 hours.

Description: Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way. Prepare to get wet! Our experienced guides put you into your safety harness and assist you down a series of over 8 amazing waterfalls that get gradually bigger.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2479-9464

Pure Trek:

Adventure Tours (Hacienda Guachipelín)

Located: Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Pailas sector, north Guanacaste.

Description: Sort out the challenges of a small river, like waterfalls, ponds and step walls, descending with ropes in this Canyoning tour!

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2442-2818

Cañón de La Vieja Lodge

Located: 18 Km. east from Liberia International Airport, in Guanacaste province.

Description: rappel: Rappelling 20 meters with nylon rope, figure 8 and total security. After that, climb the rock wall controlled by our guides. Rock climbing: Impressive and exciting alive rock wall with 20 meters of height in the Colorado River Canyon.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2200-0346 / (506) 2665-5912 / (506) 2665-5919

Aventuras Tropicales

Located: Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas.

Description: The first waterfall is 45 feet and the second is 100 feet. If that does not get your heart beating than nothing will...you are sure to get applause from the howler monkeys and toucans.

You have to wear good footwear (tevas, sneakers or hiking boots). Bring cameras and film.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2735 51 95

Psychotours

Located: Puerto Jiménez, Osa Peninsula.

Description: scale the largest original gym. You are top roped while climbing an enormous, user-friendly Strangler Fig, roughly 70 feet to a viewing roost 450 feet over the Golfo Dulce. Level of difficulty determined by the "root" you select (pun intended). After exploring the lofty perch and view of the ocean, an exhilarating freefall/swing brings you safely back to the Earth. Ages 6+. Hiking boots/Tevas/Sneakers.

Contact:
Tel/fax: 011 506 8353-8619

Selva Bananito Lodge

Located: North Bananito, Caribbean coast, Limón.

Duration: 7-8 hours.

Description: Our most physically demanding tour, this all-day hike is an unforgettable journey up the Bananito riverbed and into the surrounding rainforests. While hiking upstream you will make over 60 river crossings, learn about the various micro-climates, and jump in the plentiful river pools. Visit a 600 year-old mahogany tree and learn more about rainforest ecology. After rappelling down our 80-foot waterfall (optional), you will eat a delicious lunch brought by our guides. An adrenaline-packed expedition for the true adventure seekers. Requires very good physical condition and extensive hiking experience. May not be offered due to high river conditions.

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2253 81-18

Canopy San Lorenzo / Lands In Love

Located: San Lorenzo of San Ramón, on route number 272 on way to La Fortuna. Alajuela.

Duration: 3 ½ hours.

Description: The Canyoning tour in the reserve begins near a lake where general instructions and the appropriate equipment will be given by the guides.  10 minutes easy hike will lead you to 150 meters Canopy cable that will take you to the first rappel point, - a 43 meters tree platform. At the tree base you will experience world unique Running Tarzan Swing. 50 meters easy hike and you are on a hanging bridge where four descends in total will begin. The first is 51 meters rappel from the bridge to the waterfall follow by 10, 14 and 18 meters rappels. The tour continues to the BIG “super Tarzan Swing” and visits the Balsa River with its magnificent canyon views, wildlife and natural swimming pools. Horseback riding or tractor carriage to the starting point will end the tour.  The tour is not difficult and suits most ages. The reserve is in the cloud forest, where one can enjoy all aspects of this diverse and colorful nature. Giant trees, vegetation, animals, birds and more are part of these wonderful surroundings.  Rejuvenating and exciting experience! 

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2475-1351

Tropical Bungee

Located: on the old Colorado river bridge in San Lorenzo of San Ramón, Alajuela.

Description: We operate rock climbing and rappel; the rappelling consists of descending from fixed ropes along ravines, canyon walls, waterfalls or bridges. Specialized equipment like static ropes, harnesses, rappel racks and carabineers are used during the activity. Costa Rica has many interesting jungle settings for rappelling. Our tour offers rappelling for the enjoyment of beginners as well as those with some experience. All safety precautions are taken into account and our guides have wide knowledge and experience. Our tour begins in San Jose at 8am, picking up you at your hotel, traveling to the west towards Grecia. We set up at a place known as Los Chorros with a 40 meter waterfall. Upon arrival everyone will be outfitted with a harness, helmet, carabiners and will be connected to a safety line. A brief description and instruction will get you ready for this exciting adventure. One of the guides will rappel down first to provide safety and assistance at the bottom. Once your turn to rappel comes the guide will set the rappel device on the rope and attach it with a carabineer to your harness as well as the safety rope. You will begin on a gentle slope and about halfway it comes to an almost vertical wall. Once you get to the bottom the guide will unclip you from the rope and assist you. After everyone has rappelled we will have a snack lunch at the bottom (depending on weather).

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2248-2212

Explornatura

Located: Chirraca street, Turrialba, Cartago

Duration: 3-4 hours.

Description: Canyoning has become very popular with extreme sport fans all over the world. This activity involves rappelling and descending cliffs and waterfalls within the canyon. The canyon that we explore in our Canyoning tour is located in the Puente Vigas Canyon. Our course guarantees you a memorable, safe, and thrilling day of Canyoning as we rappel down waterfalls, zip-line through the treetops, and enjoy the unique, natural beauty of this country. Our Canyoning site is located in Chirraca street, a small, modest, yet lush place near the town of Turrialba, which is an hour and a half east of San Jose. We begin the Canyoning tour with an introduction of our guides and the equipment to help familiarize you with the different uses of the equipment. We start the tour at the first waterfall where a guide will give a speech on safety. The guide will explain the course and the equipment making sure you know the necessary mechanisms and procedures for canyoning, ensuring you a safe and fun experience. After this, you are off...rappelling down four waterfalls, zip lining down four canopy cables, descending down two tall trees and walking across a 132 foot hanging bridge - all giving you an unforgettable adrenaline rush!

Contact:
Tel: (506) 2556-4032