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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.
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$40 per person
Mountain trails through the jungle to a set of waterfalls where you can swim in clear pools, jump from the rocks and cool off under the falls.
$50 per person
A forty-minute walk down an empty beach to a hidden waterfall in the jungle, then on to a second fall that drops straight onto the sand where the mountains meet the ocean.
$35 per person
A slow hike for nature lovers: fossils and shells in the riverbed, birds overhead, local guides who know the wildlife, and a crystal-clear natural pool to swim in at the end.
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$100 per person
Rappel down waterfalls and work your way through pristine jungle canyon right here in Pavones, with guides who handle the instruction and all the gear.
No prior experience required.
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$120 per person
A bigger day in the Golfito rainforest: waterfall descents, natural rock waterslides, caves and pools cold enough to wake you up.
About an hour from Pavones. Transportation not included.
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$60 intermediate · $100 extreme
Drop into the river on a tube and run the twists, chutes and cool water down through the jungle.
Seasonal — rainy season only, when the river is running.
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$120 solo · $150 for two on one ATV
Forest tracks, river crossings and coastal trails on a quad — the fastest way to see how big the back country behind Pavones really is.
Rentals: $100 per day, $75 per day for multi-day. Weekly and monthly rates on request.
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$450 per boat (up to 8)
Out into Golfo Dulce to look for humpbacks, spinner and bottlenose dolphins, turtles and whatever else the gulf turns up.
$500 inshore · $700 offshore
Tuna, mackerel and whatever's biting in the rich water of Golfo Dulce — set up for first-timers and serious anglers alike.
$75 per person (shared) · $450 private
Clear water, reef life and an island stop on the far side of Golfo Dulce — the quiet, tropical opposite of a big south swell day.
Lunch stop in Puerto Jiménez (lunch not included).
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$60 per person
Walk or gallop the beach at low tide, then climb into the mountains for wildlife and long views. Experienced riders can push on to the Río Congo waterfall on the sand.
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$50 per person
Bean to bar with a local artisan — roast, grind and make your own organic chocolate, then eat it.
Suitable for all ages. Chocolate facial also available: $40 per person, approx. 1.5 hours, includes snack and organic cacao.
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$85 per person
Build and decorate a piece by hand with 100% natural clay and traditional technique, then come back to polish and paint it. You take it home.
Held at El Higo de Pavones. Suitable for all ages.
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$45 per person
Time in the Ngäbe-Buglé community: corn chicha, handcraft made from natural materials, and stories from a way of life tied closely to the land.
Transport not included — a 4x4 is required.
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$40 per person
A hidden pool between the rocks, tropical fruit and snacks, nothing to do. Good for couples, kids and anyone who surfed too much yesterday.
How booking works
Message us the tour and your dates. We confirm availability with Pavones Tours & Adventures, and you pay and meet your guide locally.
Tours operated by Pavones Tours & Adventures, an independent local operator. Catalog prices in USD and subject to change.