Day Trips · 3 Hours · Zipline
Congo Trail Zipline Tour from Playas del Coco
13 zipline cables, 11 platforms and 3 hanging bridges through a protected Guanacaste forest, plus a wildlife rescue center visit, just a short drive from Coco Beach.
About This Trip
A Guanacaste Canopy Adventure
Soar through the jungle canopy on one of the most popular zipline tours near Playas del Coco. Congo Trail is one of the most established canopy parks in northern Costa Rica, set in a protected forest that has stood for hundreds of years and is alive with wildlife, tropical birds and howler monkeys.
With 13 zipline cables, 11 platforms and 3 hanging bridges, it's an aerial adventure for families, couples and thrill seekers alike. Hotel pickup from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal, Playa Panamá and the surrounding area is included.
In the Canopy
What You'll Experience
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13 Cables and 11 Platforms
Fly through the canopy on 13 zipline cables and 11 platforms set high above one of the region's oldest protected forests, with backup safety lines and expert bilingual guides from the first platform to the last.
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Three Hanging Bridges
Between cables, cross three suspended bridges high above the forest floor, a chance to slow down, take in the scenery and spot wildlife below.
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Wildlife Rescue Center Visit
After ziplining, explore Congo Trail's on-site rescue center with a naturalist guide and get close to monkeys, iguanas, parrots, snakes and other rescued native wildlife.
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Easy Hotel Pickup
No rental car needed. Congo Trail is a short, scenic drive from Coco Beach, making this one of the easiest adventure tours in the area.
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A Great Souvenir Shop
Before heading back, browse Congo Trail's on-site shop, one of the best in Guanacaste for authentic Costa Rican gifts and handcrafted goods.
Trip Information
- Duration
- About 3 hours
- Pickup
- 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM pickup
- Minimum age
- 4 years
Requirements
Maximum weight 300 lbs. Children under 50 lbs ride tandem with a guide.
Round-trip hotel pickup included from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal, RIU Guanacaste, RIU Palace and Gulf of Papagayo resorts. Cash and card accepted.
Prices
- Per person $55
Prices in US dollars.
Trip Highlights
- 13 zipline cables and 11 platforms through tropical dry forest
- 3 hanging bridges over the jungle canopy
- Wildlife rescue center with a naturalist guide
- Hotel pickup from Playas del Coco and the surrounding area
- Family friendly, ages 4 and up
- Top souvenir shop on site
What's Included
- Round-trip hotel transportation from Playas del Coco and the surrounding area
- Full zipline course: 13 cables, 11 platforms, 3 hanging bridges
- Expert bilingual safety-certified guides
- Full safety harness and equipment
- Animal rescue center visit with a naturalist guide
- Water stations on the course
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes
- Comfortable shorts or light pants
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Extra water
- Camera or smartphone
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us online, by phone or on WhatsApp and we'll reserve your spot. Transportation is available from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal, RIU Guanacaste, RIU Palace Costa Rica and many Gulf of Papagayo resorts.
Yes. It's one of the most popular zipline adventures in Guanacaste, with multiple platforms, tropical dry forest scenery, wildlife viewing and a course suited to most ages.
Congo Trail is a short drive from Playas del Coco and the Gulf of Papagayo, which makes it one of the most accessible adventure tours on Costa Rica's Gold Coast.
The canopy tour has 13 ziplines and 11 platforms, plus 3 hanging bridges, with views over the surrounding tropical dry forest.
Absolutely. It's one of the most family-friendly zipline tours in Guanacaste, and guides give safety instructions and help throughout the course, so it suits first-timers and experienced zipliners alike.
The minimum age is 4, with an adult. Children under 50 lbs ride tandem with a guide, and the maximum weight is 300 lbs. Contact us before booking if you have young children in your group.
Guests often spot monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds and butterflies in the forest, and the rescue center gives a close look at rescued native wildlife.
Yes. Transportation is available from RIU Guanacaste, RIU Palace Costa Rica, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal and many resorts throughout the Gulf of Papagayo.
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Don't spend your vacation watching from the ground. Fly through an old-growth forest, walk hanging bridges, meet rescued wildlife and pick up the perfect souvenir, all in one morning or afternoon from Coco Beach.
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