EXCURSIONS & TOURS

HORSEBACK TOURS

Ojochal area - Playa Tortuga area:
Explore the area of the village of nearby Ojochal on horseback. Local guides will show you the rain forest in Las Brisas, waterfalls, beaches and the mountain ridge with its splendid view of the Pacific. Guided horse tours are US$ 12.50 per hour per person, 2 hours minimum.

Nauyaka Waterfalls:
Ride with local guides to waterfalls and swim near two beautiful cascades towering 65' and 150' above a sparkling 20' deep pool with 3000 sq. ft. surface area. The falls are the centerpiece of Nauyaka Tourist Center in a 45 acre wooded area reforested with native species and 50 acres of tropical rainforest. An extensive network of trails affords excellent viewing of tropical plants. There is no vehicle access. The daily tour begins at 8 am and ends at 3 pm. The cost is US$45 per person including local guides, horses, and a Costa Rican breakfast and lunch. Nauyaka is located on the road to San Isidro, 10 km. East of Dominical, 45 km. northeast of Hotel Villas Gaia (35 min. drive).