Explore the wonders of

Costa Rica's South Caribbean Coast

Utopia Caribe Vacation Rentals wants you to make the most of your time on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. We encourage you to explore the area, get to know the beaches, the people, the people. While there are many leisure activities you can experience on your own, the southern Caribbean coast offers some of the best cultural, nature and adventure tours you can find in Costa Rica.

The iconic Cahuita National Park, the Gandoca Manzanillo National Park on the southern end of the coast bordering Panama, perhaps adrenaline-filled adventures like white water rafting on the Pacuare River, ocean and river kayaking or challenge yourself on a fun-filled zip line adventure, flying over the jungle.

These are just a few of the many tours and activities available. Let us help you make the most of your vacation time on our wonderful South Caribbean Coast.

Bike Rental

Enjoy the freedom and unique experience of renting your own Banana bike to move around town.

The town of Puerto Viejo and surrounding beaches are easily accessible by bike, which is rapidly becoming a popular mode of transportation.

Though there are no designed bike lanes, the wide paved main road that lines the beaches, has proven to be one of the best ways to move around.

The bikes will be conveniently delivered to and picked up from your vacation rental.

RATE: $9.00 USD per bike-per day

Full day rental (minimum 2 days)
Minimum age: 8 yrs. old.

Included: Drop off and pick up of bikes at the house

Precio: $9 USD

Cahuita Snorkeling & Rainforest Hike

Cahuita National Park has the largest system of Coral Reefs in Costa Rica, including 6 species of coral, and a wide range of colorful tropical fish. This beach has a horseshoe shape, with the entrance of the park at one end and beautiful Punta Cahuita at the other end. We start with a scenic 20-minute boat ride for a snorkeling session. Then we get dropped off at the Punta to enjoy a delicious fruit and snacks break at the beach, followed by a 1 hour guided hike in this wonderful coastal forest.

Price per person: $67.00 USD  + 13% tax.

Departure time: 6:30-7:00 a.m.

Return time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Tour time: 3-4 hours
Minimum age: 5 yrs. old.

Included: Transportation, service of professional guide, lifejacket, snorkeling equipment, all entrance fees, fruits, snacks.

What to Bring: swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, long sleeve shirt/rash guard to cover your back, camera (ideally waterproof), water bottle, change of clothes, towel, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, binoculars, raincoat and a bit of cash.

Precio: $67 USD

Canopy Zipline Tour

Fly through the jungle and take your adrenaline to the fullest with this Zipline tour!

Journey through 18 platforms, covering a total of 2.400 meters (7,874 feet) through the wonderful trails filled with flora and fauna.

All the platforms were built on the treetops, conscious of causing the least impact possible to the surrounding forest. All our platforms and bridges are made of recycled plastic or harvested wood harvested, zipline cables are carbon fiber for safety and less noise pollution.

Price per person:

Adults $70.00 USD  + 13%  VAT

Departure time: 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Tour time: 3-4 hours
Minimum age: 4 yrs. old (minimum height 1.20 mts or 3.9 feet)

What to Bring: Comfortable closed toed shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent.

Recommendations: Not suitable for pregnant women, people weighing over 120 kilos (264 pounds), people who are not in moderate to good physical condition.

Important Note: Please ask cost for added on cost to include pick up from your Vacation Rental or Hotel. It varies depending on Hotel/Vacation Rental location.

Precio: $70 USD

Chocolate Tour

Ever wonder how chocolate is made? Our Chocolate Forest Experience is the best cacao farm and chocolate factory tour in Puerto Viejo, Limon, Costa Rica. Our local guide will teach you everything you need to know about cacao, chocolate history, tropical wildlife and of course chocolate making. We grow our own cacao and make the chocolate right here amongst the cacao trees. A truly tree to bar chocolate tour.

Price per person: $35.00 USD + 13 VAT

Tour times: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. (except Sundays)

Tour time: 2 hours
Minimum age: no minimum age.

Included: Hiking our sustainable cacao forest (some physical exertion over hilly terrain), tasting the fruit of the cacao tree from our cacao farm, seeing the bean to bar process at our chocolate workshop, chocolate tasting.

What to Bring: Sturdy shoes are recommended but not required (flip flops are fine if you like to walk in them), sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, camera.

Precio: $35 USD

Horse Riding Jungle & Beach

This tour combines both beach and jungle for a complete experience, the best way to explore the beauty of the Caribbean! We ride along the beach, where you will get to see breathtaking scenery of white sand beaches. Then, we head into the jungle, where you explore the rich wildlife of the tropical rainforest. Your guide will help you spot animals, like howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots are among the viewing possibilities.

Price per person:

Adults $97.00 USD + 13% VAT

Child (5-11) $ 80.00 USD + 13% VAT

Departure time: 8:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Tour time: 3 hours
Minimum age: 5 yrs. old.

Included: Transportation, horses, bilingual guide, helmets.

What to Bring: You will be more comfortable wearing long pants, close comfortable shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, long sleeve shirt, camera (waterproof case), water bottle, insect repellent.

Precio: $97 USD

Indigenous Chocolate, Medicinal Plants & Waterfall

Visit an indigenous family in Watsy, Talamanca, where a local family will show and teach you the process of making handcrafted chocolate with traditional indigenous techniques. Then you will learn about medicinal plants, prepare natural dyes and create your own art which you will be invited to take home with you. This cultural adventure ends with a visit to the nearby Bribri waterfall which offers wonderful views and if the conditions are right, enjoy a quick dip in the fresh river waters.

Price per person: $102.00 USD + 13% VAT

Departure time: 8:00 a.m. // 1:00 p.m.

Return time: 12:00 // 5:00 p.m.
Tour time: 3-4 hours
Minimum age: 5 yrs. old.

Included: Transportation, service of professional guide, water, fruits snack.

What to Bring: swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, camera (ideally waterproof), water bottle, change of clothes, towel, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, binoculars, raincoat, and a bit of cash.

Precio: $102 USD