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Tours & adventures around Pavones

Two local operators, one place to book. Pick the one you're after — the full-day crossing to Matapalo, or the Pavones Tours & Adventures catalog.

A surfer riding a right-hand point break at Matapalo across Golfo Dulce from Pavones, Costa Rica
A humpback whale surfacing beside the boat in Golfo DulceTurquoise snorkeling water against a jungle shoreline in Golfo Dulce

Matapalo AdventureOne full day, by boat, across the gulf

A Pavones panga crew running a single trip: the crossing of Golfo Dulce to Matapalo for right-hand point breaks, whales and dolphins, a coastal waterfall and snorkeling coves. $400 per boat, 5 person minimum.

$400 per boat · 5 person minimum · full day

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A waterfall spilling into a jungle pool on the La Hierba hike near Pavones
A person rappelling down a jungle waterfall on the Pavones canyoning tourGuests cooling off in a jungle river on a tour near Pavones

Pavones Tours & AdventuresSixteen land and sea tours around town

The local outfit behind the waterfall hikes, canyoning, river tubing, ATV trails, horseback rides, Golfo Dulce boat days and cultural workshops. Their full catalog, at catalog prices.

15 tours · from $35 per person

See all 15 tours

How booking works

Message us the tour and your dates. We confirm availability with the operator, and you pay and meet your guide locally.

16 tours in total, operated by independent local guides and boat captains in Pavones. Prices in USD and subject to change.