Quick Reference Directory

🛶 Adventure & Tours

• White Water Rafting & Transfers: Exploradores Outdoors

  • The Hack: Email them directly for a 15% discount. They provide seamless San José → River → La Fortuna transfers.

• Arenal Full-Day Tours: Red Lava Tours

  • The Hack: Book in person and pay cash to get the price down to $85.

• Sloth Tours (La Fortuna): Armando at Arenal Xilopalo | $35

  • The Hack: Small groups (max 4). You don't need to stay at the hotel to book.

• Canyoning & Hidden Falls: Eco Tours Toro Amarillo 360 | +506 6022 6981

  • The Hack: Contact the guides directly via WhatsApp to cut out the middleman.

• Ziplining (Monteverde): Monteverde Extremo Park

🚗 Transportation & Logistics

• Car Rental: Enterprise (La Fortuna)

  • Why: Transparent pricing with no hidden insurance surprises.

• La Fortuna ↔ Monteverde (Bus-Boat-Bus): Cabinas Las Palmas | +506 2479 9379

  • The Price: $28 (Compare this to others charging $60+).

• Monteverde ↔ Playa Hermosa (Private Car): Roca Verde | +506 8361 0784

  • The Hack: Ask for "return trip" rates. We paid $90 total for two people.

• Playa Hermosa ↔ Liberia Airport (LIR): Sunset Explorers | +506 7134 8761

  • The Price: $45 for a private ride (40-minute trip).