Things to Do in Flamingo

Air Activities:

Canopy Tours
Some of the best canopy tours in the country can be experienced just 40 minutes from Flamingo. The most popular course features eleven cables totaling ¾ of a mile in length – the longest of which lasts 35 seconds. The tour also has three suspension bridges and a wildlife farm full of snakes, butterflies and monkeys.

Land Activities:

ATV Tours
Tackle the bumpy rainforest trails and quiet unpaved roads that surround the Flamingo area on an all-terrain vehicle. Combination excursions to local canopy tours are available, making the ride there and back an adventure in and of itself.

Casinos
Try your luck at Flamingo's brand new, state-of-the-art casino. With 21 Vegas-style slot machines, standard and electric roulette wheels, poker tournaments, raffles, cash giveaways and more, there are plenty of opportunities to win big bucks.

Dance Lessons
Salsa and Merengue dance lessons are offered nightly at many local hotels. They are free of charge for their guests but visitors can join in for $5-10 per person for a one-hour lesson.

Day Spas
Most all-inclusive resorts feature luxurious salons and day spas for the ultimate relaxation experience.  Exfoliating chocolate scrubs, organic mud wraps, couples’ massages, and pedicures are just a few of the many ways to unwind and absorb Costa Rica's 'pura vida' way of life.

Golfing
A world-class golf course designed by Mike Young is located about 40 minutes south of Playa Flamingo, at the Hacienda Pinilla Resort. Golfers will also appreciate the nearby 18-hole, par 72 Garra de Leon course at Playa Conchal. Read more about North Pacific Golf Courses.

Horseback Riding
Try a sunset horseback ride along Playa Flamingo's graceful, crescent-shaped shores. The waters are so clear that it is not uncommon to spot devil rays gliding across the crashing waves. Half-day excursions to nearby beaches like Brasilito can also be arranged.

Water Activities:

Kayaking
Spend a tranquil afternoon paddling Flamingo's enticing blue waters, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and pristine white sands. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays, and flying fish while exploring the bay.

Sailing
Opulent 45 and 52-foot yachts depart from the Flamingo Marina for half or full-day outings. The journey includes a choice of kayaking, snorkeling, or dolphin and whale watching. Tours include an open bar as well as appetizers and lunch.

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
Scuba diving and snorkeling tours are popular in Flamingo, especially during the rainy months of May- October when visibility is at its best (30-80 feet). Dive companies depart from a centrally located hotel for the Catalina Islands – a small archipelago 10-20 minutes offshore. Here, spotted eagle rays, white tip reef sharks and colorful schools of fish are commonly spotted.

Whales frequent the area from September-March, and large schools of cow-nosed and devil rays can be seen from January-March. Orcas, whale sharks and nurse sharks are also known to visit these waters on occasion. The local dive shop offers day trips and PADI certification courses.


Sport Fishing
Fish in style, both inshore and off, for sailfish, marlin, wahoo, yellow-fin tuna, roosterfish and big cubera snapper. Marlin can be caught year-round, but December through February are the best months. Private charters on well-equipped sportfishing boats are available. Learn more about sport fishing in Costa Rica.