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La Fortuna • Costa Rica

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5 Rappels • 3 Waterfalls • 2 Ziplines
Experience the wild side of Costa Rica with canyoning, white water rafting and a relaxing Peñas Blancas Safari Float.

Maquique Signature Adventure

Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling

Our flagship experience combines a progressive canyon route with waterfall rappelling and two rainforest ziplines. Start smaller, learn the technique, build confidence and finish with an approximately 60-meter waterfall rappel.

5Rappels
3Waterfalls
2Ziplines
60 mApprox. finale

Why guests choose it

  • No previous rappelling experience required
  • Progressive rappels from easier to bigger challenges
  • 2 rainforest ziplines, approximately 160 m and 400 m
  • Costa Rican lunch included
  • Transportation near La Fortuna
  • Free secure parking

Key details

From $105

Minimum advertised age: 5 years.

For young children around the minimum age, please contact us before booking. Participation depends on current canyon conditions, individual suitability and safety requirements.

EXPLORE CANYONING

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Three Ways to Experience Costa Rica

SIGNATURE

Canyoning

From $105
  • 5 rappels
  • 3 waterfalls
  • 2 rainforest ziplines
  • Costa Rican lunch
  • Transport + free parking

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WHITE WATER

Balsa River Rafting

From $78
  • Class II & III
  • Approx. 10 km / 2 hours
  • Fruit + casado + drink
  • Towel + transport
  • Limited-time photos

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NATURE

Safari Float

From $73
  • Peñas Blancas River
  • Wildlife & rainforest
  • Normally 7:00 AM & 2:00 PM
  • Bottled water + snack
  • Transport + free parking

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EXCELLENT
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Is it tiring? Yes. Bus is it worth it? HELL YESS! We had an early start with Eduardo and Briferson with Canyoning, their enthusiasm and passion is addictive. We were a small group of 4 (2 couples) and they took care of us amazingly. Every opportunity they had they thought us something, and they took our photos and videos to gift us at the end of the adventure. It was one of the best activities we have done and we felt very safe with them. After a thrilling canyoning adventure they provided us with snacks, and guided us to our next stop for our rafting. Again we were a small group, just us 2 and a family of 4. After a 45min drive we arrived to our destination were Super Mario, our captain was waiting. He was a great captain firm enough to make us feel in control and playful enough to make the whole adventure fun. He also has a great eye, we spotted slots, and many birds during our rafting session. The whole experience was execrating and the views were surreal! We had a professional photographer following us the whole time and taking amazing pictures of us for free! We really enjoyed the well deserved cold beer at the end of the adventure on the way back to our lunch! We had lunch on a different spot than their usual and we loved it, it was delicious! We thank everyone from Maquique Adventure for an unforgettable day!
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Nishant Porbandarwalla
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Eduardo and William were excellent guides especially with our young kids. Highly recommend booking a private tour with them. One of the best experiences during our stay in Fortuna
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Jessie Huang
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Amazing staff to go with us in the trip, ensure you have tighten up shoes and you will definitely get wet. Our kids 7 and 9 truly enjoyed it, Edward, Wardy and Brieverson are so nice, extremely knowledgeable for their work, great sense of humor and very patient with kids, Rosie from the reception is so helpful and always replied to msg promptly, other staff in the store is very nice too. The service is also very streamlined and photo taken was extremely fast to give you the photo. Amazing choice and I will always recommend it! Our white water rafting trip was so great as well with Mario (rafting instructor)Haido driver/assistance, Francisco photographer, all worked as a great team. The experience overall were so smooth, we have our 7 and 9 year old kids rafting with us in this trip! They waited for us to finish the initial higher class rafting, then they joined us for the second part of the rafting trip for a less challenging but still very fun 9 miles long trip. Mario were extremely patient, kind and smart to teach us as well as giving clear instructions during the trip. No tipping and plenty fun, he was also able to spot 2 sloths, so many different kind of birds, iguana! Photo was very clear and high quality too, we recommend this trip. The end point where we had lunch was hot and freshly made Casado dish. Strongly recommend chicken and beef.
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John Brock
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Fantastic experience. The repels were completely safe and totally fun. The guides made the experience even more enjoyable. I would do this weekly if I could!
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Cristina Wang
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The guides were so professional, considerate and enthusiastic. Got the best experience we could ever have. 100000% recommended!!!
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Christina Van Vliet
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Amazing canyoning experience!! Highly recommend.
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John Grouse
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My wife and I did this adventure for the third time and it does not disappoint. The canyon is in the Eternal Children's Forest which is gloriously beautiful and is a thick tropical rainforest. Our guides were Briferson and Kenneth and we felt very safe with them. Briferson has accompanied us on all of our previous canyoning trips and is amazing! Kenneth is also a fantastic guide, and both are a hoot! This is an experience that will have you smiling and laughing for three hours straight. I must add that both guides are excellent paparazzi and they will email you all of the photos and videos at no charge.
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Emma King
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The best first experience of rafting! The day was an amazing layout everyone was so friendly and hospitable.
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Shannon Callinan
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Wow!!!! This was the highlight of our trip in La Fortuna! I’m pretty scared of heights and truly had the best time canyoning the waterfalls. The guides were all amazing, hilarious, and made us feel so safe. They also took some awesome pictures, which were included and we were so excited to see them after. Truly so grateful we did this and can’t recommend enough!!
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Incredible experience! Excellent agency from the moment they pick you up until they return you to the initial starting point, we went rafting, and even though the river conditions had changed, at no time did we feel unsafe, they provided us with all the necessary safety equipment and an excellent guide : Mario, he made sure our experience was fun and safe at the same time! Without a doubt we would do it again! The tour includes transportation, a snack on the river, and lunch! In addition to incredible photos!
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melaum
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Thrilling and safe adventures. Our family of 5 aged from 17 yrs to 58 yrs thoroughly enjoyed our two activities booked with Maquique. We booked Canyoning/Rapelling and white water rafting on separate days. Both activities were thrilling and so much fun!! Our whole family loved them. The guides were brilliant, fun and informative and equally everything was very professional and felt very safe. At one point whilst canyoning it started to rain. The guides paused the activity and took us to higher ground to be safe but luckily we were able to carry on when the rain stopped. They also took lots of photos which were shared with us and these were included in the price. 2 very great days out.
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Nayelis C
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Do ittttt I had the best experience of all the tours I took with them. The guide, Pablo, was very attentive and super friendly. The best tour of all, without a doubt
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Christina M
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Maquique Aventura Set the Standard! Maquique Aventura was hands down one of the best excursions we’ve ever done. From beginning to end, the energy, hospitality, and attention from the guides were incredible. The guides were fun, lively, welcoming, and genuinely seemed excited to have us there. They kept the energy high throughout the entire excursion, made us laugh, encouraged us, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe while still making the experience feel adventurous. One thing that especially stood out was how accommodating they were with my fiancée. She has naturally curly hair and needed a larger helmet to fit comfortably. It wasn’t made into an issue at all. They simply found the right helmet for her and even made sure she could comfortably wear her waterproof cap underneath. That small interaction meant a lot because she was able to enjoy the experience without ever feeling like she was an inconvenience. And the canyoning itself?! SO MUCH FUN. Rappelling down waterfalls, getting soaked, climbing through the canyon—it was exactly the type of Costa Rican adventure we were hoping for. We felt safe the entire time without the experience ever feeling overly controlled or rushed. Another huge plus: THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS! The guides took pictures and videos throughout the excursion using their phones and ours. Afterward, they emailed everything to us within minutes. No ridiculous photo package or feeling like you had to pay extra just to have memories from something you already paid to experience. What really makes Maquique special, though, is the people. Their energy completely changes the experience. They weren’t just there to get us through the course—they made sure we were having a genuinely good time. We did another adventure excursion while in La Fortuna afterward, and it honestly made us appreciate Maquique even more. Maquique set the bar extremely high. If you’re visiting La Fortuna and want something that feels adventurous, authentic, welcoming, and like a hell of a good time, BOOK MAQUIQUE AVENTURA. We would do it again without hesitation. 100% worth it! 🇨🇷❤️
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Débora G
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Unmissable We did the combo with the rappel. Everything fantastic. The guides are a 10. You cannot miss it
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Débora G
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UNMISSABLE The most fun day of my entire life! Everything was impeccable. From the transportation, super punctual, the driver was very kind, he made the experience sensational from minute 1. All the guides welcomed us wonderfully and transmitted joy and energy the whole time. A 10 for all of them!!! Always focused on safety, the waterfalls and zip lines are the best. The fruit snacks and drinks were delicious. The rafting was super fun, also always with safety, incredible views of vegetation and animals. A must for any visitor looking for fun. At the end, a fantastic lunch and they gifted us all the photos from the day.
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Melissa B
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Amazing experience We went as a family of 5 and did the combo rafting and canyoning tour and it was incredible. All the guides were great and very patient with my children. They made us feel safe and guided us through everything. This was the highlight of our Costa Rica trip!!!
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Lindsay M
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The Thrill of a Lifetime in the Arenal Jungle! The Thrill of a Lifetime in the Costa Rican Jungle! This was truly the thrill of a lifetime! Canyoning and rappelling through the middle of the Costa Rican jungle, with the rain pouring down around us, made the experience even more incredible. Our guides were absolutely amazing—we felt safe the entire time, and they encouraged and cheered us on as we rappelled down beautiful waterfalls. From the adventurous drive up the mountain to the final zip ride into the canyon, every part of the experience exceeded our expectations. The scenery was breathtaking, the adrenaline was nonstop, and it was one of those mornings we will never forget. The free photos were such an added bonus and captured moments from what truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We finished the adventure at a local soda with a delicious Costa Rican lunch, which ended up being one of our favorite meals of the entire trip. If you are looking for adventure, incredible scenery, amazing guides, and an experience you’ll be talking about long after you leave Costa Rica, do this! We would recommend it in a heartbeat.
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Amazing experience Amazing experience 1.30 hour
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White water rafting. Absolutely brilliant day. A lot of thrilling fun and even saw a sloth on the journey there and they stopped and let us take pictures. Shout out to all the guides, they were so great especially our raft guy Hermez. Thank you. Pura Vida.
The Ultimate MOST COMPLETE ADVENTURE DAY Maquique Adventure Day

CANYONING + RAFTING

Can’t decide between waterfalls and white water? Do both. Start with 5 rappels, 3 waterfalls and 2 ziplines, then trade your harness for a paddle and navigate approximately 10 km of Class II & III Balsa River white water , fresh fruit, Costa Rican lunch, transportation and free secure parking.

5 Rappels3 Waterfalls2 Ziplines10 KM RaftingClass II & III

Two different Costa Rica environments. One unforgettable adventure day.

Two Adventures. One Epic Day. Start at 7:00 AM and experience Maquique’s signature canyoning adventure plus Balsa River Class II & III rafting in the same day.

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🚐 Transportation near La Fortuna🅿️ Free & secure parking🌿 Rainforest experiences👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family options
Real Maquique Experiences

See the Adventure Before You Go

Real moments from Maquique Adventure tours in Costa Rica.

Maquique Adventure canyoning at a waterfallCanyoning
Maquique Adventure white water raftingRafting
Wildlife seen during a Maquique Adventure Safari FloatSafari Float
Easy logistics

Transportation Near La Fortuna

Complimentary transportation is available from hotels and accommodations located in or near La Fortuna. If your hotel is farther away, send us a message before booking with the hotel name and location so we can confirm your options.

Have a rental car?

Drive directly to our designated meeting point and use our free and secure parking. When your experience and included services are complete, you can continue your day without waiting for the rest of the group’s transportation.

Your car. Your schedule. This is especially convenient if you have hot springs, another tour, dinner, a hotel check-in or a long drive planned afterward.

Which tour fits you?

Canyoning: our signature waterfall and zipline adventure.

Canyoning + Rafting: the biggest adventure day.

Rafting: white water, teamwork and fun.

Safari Float: nature, wildlife and a relaxing pace.

Families & first-timers

Choose the Adventure That Fits Your Group

Safari Float

Minimum advertised age: 2

Relaxed wildlife and nature experience on the Peñas Blancas River.

Canyoning

Minimum advertised age: 5

Progressive rappels, waterfalls and ziplines. Beginners are welcome.

Rafting

Minimum advertised age: 7

Balsa River Class II & III. Contact us for children around the minimum age because river conditions can affect participation.

Rainforest conditions

Rain Is Part of Costa Rica

Normal tropical rain does not automatically cancel an activity. Heavy rainfall can change river or canyon conditions, so our team evaluates current conditions and operational safety. Tours may be delayed, modified or cancelled when conditions are not appropriate.

Safety comes first.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is transportation included?

Complimentary transportation is available from hotels and accommodations in or near La Fortuna. If your accommodation is farther away, send us a message before booking.

Can I drive myself?

Yes. Guests can drive to our designated meeting point and use free secure parking.

Why should I drive myself?

It gives you more flexibility. When your tour and included services are finished, you can continue to your next activity without waiting for the transportation schedule of the rest of the group.

Which tour is best for first-time adventure travelers?

Canyoning and Balsa River rafting both welcome eligible beginners. Our guides explain the equipment, technique and safety information before starting.

Which tour is best for wildlife?

The Peñas Blancas Safari Float focuses on nature and wildlife. Specific wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

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