Surfside Bungalows
ACTIVITIES
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SURFSIDE BUNGALOWS is situated on the flanks of the mountains that rise toward upper Matapalo. We're 200 meters from the beach, steps away from a trails up into the jungle, near surf breaks, waterfalls, and miles of coastline. Matapalo is a self-guiding tropical Mecca, unparalleled in the accessibility of nature and activity right there. SURFSIDE BUNGALOWS boasts proudly of its nearby access to world-class surf. We are situated nearest to the Matapalo break but are also close to Backwash and only a ten minute walk from Pan Dulce. While a whole wealth of opportunities are present within walking distance in Matapalo, visitors expecting to spend a week or more are likely best served with a rental car, which will put Carate, Jimenez, Dos Brazos, and Drake all within reasonable reach. Since a rental car is the best way to get around Costa Rica for those that can factor it into the budget, it should not be given second shrift in travel planning. In addition to the many self-guiding options in Matapalo, there are an even greater variety of extraordinary guided activities, particularly if a rental car makes departure points less daunting. A full list of guided activities is given at www.tourosa.com. A few activities are summarized in the blurbs below. |
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| Beach and Swimming. The Playa Platanares beach, just ten miles from Puerto Jimenez, is the nicest swimming beach on the entire peninsula and is a must-do activity for anyone needing some beach time. There is a great little restaurant and bar there and plenty of shade as well as sun and waves that are great for body surfing and miles of sand beaches for beachcoming. |
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Surfing. Matapalo is a world-class surfing destination. There are three breaks along a coastline of about two miles in length. There are three different breaks there, Pan Dulce a great beginner break, Matapalo an advanced break, and Backwash Bay somewhere in between. |
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| Hiking. Guided hiking tours are in place daily to the forest areas of Matapalo at the tip of the peninsula and also in the Tigre watershed, one river over from the Cañaza River. MORE |
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Wildlife viewing. Monkeys can be heard from the forest above Casa Cuna del Golfo and can be viewed in the forests that can be accessed from the Cañaza River road beside Casa Cuna del Golfo. A wide variety of birds make the alluvial plain between the mountains and the coastline their home and the scarlet macaw is prolific along the coastline. Coatimundi, jaguarondi, anteaters, agouti, tayra, and sloths are among the mammals that can be observed with a little bit of effort in the region. There are an equally abundant number of species of birds, reptiles, insects, and botanical species. For best results, hire a guide to show you, but enterprising wildlife viewers will find plenty of activity along the river and in the forest, particularly around dusk and dawn. |
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| Extreme Sports. Everyday Adventures sponsors daily tree climbing and waterfall rappelling for those that need a bit of an adrenaline kick. MORE |
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| Surf Lessons. Pollo Surf School guarantees you'll stand on your first lesson and has worked with students from three years of age to eighty-three years of age. A must for anybody that was always curious about surfing but never had the chance to get on a board. MORE |
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| Fishing. The waters of Cape Matapalo is the hottest sailfish fishery in the world. Mahi Mahi and yellowfin tuna are prolific in the blue water with wahoo and marlin also common takes. Inshore species include roosterfish, snapper, jacks, mackerel, grouper, sharks, pompano, snook, and others. INSHORE / OFFSHORE |
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| Kayaking. Both mangrove and dolphin sunset dolphin watching kayak tours are sponsored out of Puerto Jimenez. MORE |
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| Horseback riding. Horseback tours are available at a number of different locations on the peninsula. MORE |
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| Birding. Osa Peninsula birding is world class. The best tour is out of Dos Brazos, one hour away. MORE |
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| Gulf Motorboat Tours. Depart from Puerto Jimenez and see the Gulf and snorkel. Optional on this tour is a visit the Animal Wildlife Sanctuary. MORE |
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| Gold Mining tours. Go pan native gold for yourself, guaranteed to see colors. MORE |
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| Canopy tour. There is a canopy and zipline operation just thirty minutes away. MORE |
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| Corcovado National Park. The park is only 30 minutes away by car and another 40 by foot. Corcovado National Park is Costa Rica's largest national park and the crown jewel of its world renowned national park system. MORE |
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| Snorkeling and Diving. Both activities can be undertaken out of Drake, which is a 2.5 hour drive from Casa Cuna del Golfo. Both are full day tours and depend on boat transport to and from the National Marine Park, Isla del Caño. Tours depart at 7:00 a.m. daily, so you will need to be on the road by 5:00 a.m. to get there in time, and this tour is by advance reservation only. Snorkel and Diving. |
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| Fine Dining and Night Life. With town a bumpy half hour's drive away, you have a wide array of eateries and nightlife within quick reach. Start off at Juanita's Mexican Bar and Grille for great Tex-Mex and international favorites, Pizza Mail for Italian, Delfin Blanco for Chinese, Marisquería Corcovado for seafood, and a large number of sodas around town. For local hotspots, Soda Alternativa and Bar y Restaurante Buena Esperanza are both within minutes of Casa Kumbaya. A number of lodges in the vicinity offer upscale dining options, though reservations are requested to ensure availability. Practice your salsa and merengue Saturday nights at the Disco, and rave the night away at Martina's on Fridays. |
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