Published on Jan, 2025
My Wife and I went on a classic adventure to the Diamante Eco Park via the day pass option. We both highly recommend the trek to Bahia Matapalo for anyone visiting the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica.
Their web site has good information on the various activities but we found some of the breakdowns confusing. In summary (my best guess).
The day passes include “beach access and lunch.” It also gives you access to all 5 zip line adventures, the animal sanctuary and the cultural center. Costs $125/$98 kids 5-10*
You can purchase separate passes:
All zip lines $80/$68 kids 5-10*
The cultural center and animal sanctuary $58/$48*
The animal sancturary $45/$38*
The horseback beach adventure $58 ages 8+
The ATV adventure ages 16+, $70 solo rider or $80 two riders
The zip line photo pack is $15
Personally, we paid $195 each for our trek because we also needed transport both ways out of Playa Flamingo. If you are staying at the Riu resort, it is just quick shuttle away.
The Pros.
We found the park thrilling, magical and educational in a unique location of Costa Rica. The staff is great and quality of adventures we completed were very good.
Notes and tips:
It took me 1.5 hours to complete all zip lines, the drop and a bridge.
Weight limits are 60 - 280 pounds and there is a weigh in.
No phones in pockets, no loose hats, shoes or glasses on zip lines. Consider the $15 photo pack because it is $35 after.
Use the nice toilets before suiting up for the zip lines. Water stations are at the zip line platforms.
Pay attention to the quick briefing before the first line.
Some kids may panic on the first zip line; be patient and kind. The age range is a guideline.
The truck shuttle on a steep winding road to the Superman platform (2nd leg) is a thrill on its own. My Wife said even more thrilling going down (she bypassed Superwoman.)
You might feel awkward in the Super suit; I did.
The backwards drop-off was spooky to me.
The “Indy Jones” bridge crossing over the alligator pit was a final bonus.
The Costa Rican lunch and cold drinks are much appreciated after Superman.
Try the fresh chips and fried plantains with dip.
There is a small bar as well.
Personally, I found the Superman zip line experience humbling and enlightening. It gave me a different perspective while touring the Animal Sanctuary.
According to the knowledgeable staff, most of the larger animals were given sanctuary because they were former “pets” not raised in the wild. The Jaguars seem huge up close. The Sloths sleep a lot and move extremely slow. The Poison Dart frogs are very small. The various butterflies are magical. And, the various monkeys seem to like being photographed.
The Cons.
My Wife and I are retired and we simply ran out of time and energy to visit the culture center or the beach.
If you have a rental car, be careful on the roads to and from the Eco Park.
It is very warm in the region, so hydrate often.
Bottom Line.
Yes, we want to go again. We would go again. And, we highly recommend this trip.
We look forward to our next trek to The Diamante Eco Adventure Park to explore a little more and review the areas we missed.
Pura Vida!
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