Discover Guanacaste with Oropopo Experience

Guanacaste holds a special place in our hearts. From childhood trips to surf its pristine beaches to years of studying its ecosystems as biology students, we’ve come to know and love this land deeply.

Why choose Oropopo for your Guanacaste adventure?

 

  • Nature at the Core: Explore the unique Tropical Dry Forest, by biologists and guides passionate about ecology and conservation.
  • Rich Culture & History: Learn about Guanacaste’s deep-rooted folklore, its vibrant culture, and the pivotal historical events that shaped Costa Rica.
  • Support Local: We partner with local vendors and restaurants, ensuring your experience directly supports the community.
  • Private Tours: Enjoy customized, private tours with certified guides and full liability insurance for peace of mind.
  • Sustainability: We run a Mangrove Conservation Program in Avellanas Beach, and also 1% of all sale go to the NGO Funga Conservation to promote education and research of Fungi Diversity.

 

Let us share Guanacaste through the view of the Spectacled Owl, the Oropopo’s Eyes—where surfing the coast as children led us to a lifelong passion for this land’s nature, culture, and history.

Avellanas Wildlife Walk​

Discover the secrets of the Coastal Forests of Avellanas Beach.


Hidden Waters Nature Hike

Step into crystal pools, sculpted rocks, and dry forest wonders.



The Unspoken Diria National Park

Get off the beaten path and discover the least visited National Park in the country.

Naturalist Horseback Riding

Explore the landscapes, history, and biodiversity of Hacienda Pinilla by horse, foot, and vehicle.

Unveil Rincón de La Vieja National Park

Discover a World Heritage National Park by the hands of experts

Other Custom Experiences

- Barra Honda National Park
- Palo Verde National Park Boat Ride
- Blue Zone Tortilla Making Workshop
- Birdwatching by your accomodation

Looking for something else? ​

Write to us to create your custom experience! Ask about our Fungi Tours if you're planning to visit Costa Rica during the rainy season.​
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fe_pena
25/11/2024
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Nice time Sara was amazing and I learned a lot from her.The weather was bad but she managed to show me a lot. I do recommend this tour.
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Anitha M
11/11/2024
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Amazing experience! Guide was very patient and knowledgeable! The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about animals and nature and that is so inspiring! We were able to watch many beautiful birds. I did the tour with my 10 year old and she absolutely loved it
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Jenn D
09/11/2024
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Greta tour, very knowledgeable guide! This was a great tour. It was a slow pace and we saw lots of of beautiful birds. Our guide, Sara, was very knowledgeable and her passion for nature was evident. I really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it. We saw tons of birds, and 3 teeny sloths. The university grounds are beautiful! Sara had a spotting scope, so we got amazing views of all the animals. This tour is great for all ages and most fitness levels. It wasn’t strenuous and there were lots of areas to sit and observe!
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Sara A
03/11/2024
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Costa Rica's natural wonders right in San Jose! We loved our tour of the natural wonders on the UCR campus with Sara. What a hidden gem right in the heart of San Jose! Sara was friendly and highly knowledgeable about the colorful array of plants, birds, insects and fungi visible throughout our walk, and she has a knack for spotting sloths (we saw five). Thank you to Oropopo Experience for your science-informed dedication to the well being of the natural world.
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Katie
01/11/2024
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Not to miss The walking tour was amazing! Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge and was very passionate about all animals and wildlife. We managed to see 3 sloths in total and have great photos.
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Erik S
01/11/2024
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Witness Nature’s Urban Resilience What a fun, informative tour. Loved the passion, knowledge, and friendliness of the tour guide. Saw many birds, plants, insects, and three sloths! Amazing this is right in the city, even if you plan on venturing out of San Jose, don’t miss this tour and the resilience of nature.
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Malina N
01/11/2024
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100% recommended it was a really great experience. we were very lucky to have the opportunity to observe wild sloths in motion, many birds (hummingbirds!) and butterflies. Raquel was a wonderful guide. highly recommended!
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Anderson17
31/10/2024
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Birds bees butterflies and sloths Fantastic tour -lots of interesting wildlife. Bees were fascinating from tiny ones huge ones and gorgeous blue ones. Amazing 4 sloths in university grounds. Melissa was an excellent enthusiastic well informed guide. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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Jen L
31/10/2024
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Book this tour now… you really do see sloths in the city! This was probably the best tour I did in San Jose. Yendry was very knowledgeable and I got to see two different types of sloths, lead cutting ants in action as well as other wildlife all in the city!!!!
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Janet O
29/10/2024
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Experience nature in the city! Wonderful experience seeing nature in the city. Very knowledgeable guide and we learned so much. If you’re in San Jose and looking for something fun to do, it’s worth it!
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