Signature Adventure • La Fortuna

Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling

5 Rappels • 3 Waterfalls • 2 Rainforest Ziplines
From $105 per person. No previous rappelling experience required.

CHOOSE YOUR DEPARTURE

Canyoning Tour Times

Choose the departure time that works best for your Costa Rica adventure.

7:00 AMMorning Adventure
1:00 PMAfternoon Adventure

Departure times are subject to availability and operating conditions. Please confirm your selected time when booking.

A MORE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Canyoning Tours Available

Want the canyoning experience for your own family, friends or private group? Ask us about a private tour.

A private canyoning tour is ideal for families, friends and small groups who want a more personal experience. Enjoy the 5 rappels, 3 waterfalls and 2 ziplines with your own group and personalized attention from the Maquique Adventure team.

Ask About a Private Tour

5 Rappels • 3 Waterfalls • 2 Ziplines

Private tour availability depends on the date, group size and operating conditions.

🧗 5 Rappels🌊 3 Waterfalls⚡ 2 Ziplines🍛 Lunch🚐 Transport🅿️ Free Parking
Build confidence. Finish big.

A Progressive Canyoning Experience

The experience begins with easier descents and progresses toward larger challenges. This gives first-time participants time to learn the basic technique and become more comfortable before the biggest waterfall.

Final challenge: an approximately 60-meter waterfall rappel.
  • 5 rappels
  • 3 waterfalls
  • 2 rainforest ziplines
  • Zipline lengths approximately 160 m and 400 m
  • Rainforest canyon hike and adventure
  • Costa Rican lunch
  • Professional guides and equipment
The progression

Five Rappels. One Incredible Finale.

Rappel 1 — Build confidence. Learn body position, braking technique and how to follow your guide.
Rappel 2 — Keep progressing. Use the same basics as the canyon begins to feel more natural.
Rappel 3 — Into the waterfalls. Feel the water and experience the rainforest from inside the canyon.
Rappel 4 — Bigger challenge. Put your growing confidence to work.
Rappel 5 — The big finale. Finish with the approximately 60-meter waterfall rappel.
More than rappelling

2 Rainforest Ziplines Included

The canyon route also includes two ziplines, approximately 160 meters and 400 meters, adding another way to experience the rainforest.

160 mApprox. Zipline 1
400 mApprox. Zipline 2
First time?

We’ll Show You What to Do

Many guests experience rappelling for the first time in Costa Rica. Before starting, our guides explain the equipment, body position, braking hand and the basic technique used to control the descent.

  • How to position your body
  • How to use your braking hand
  • How to control your descent
  • How to follow guide instructions
  • How to move through the canyon

Family information

Minimum advertised age: 5 years.

For a child around the minimum age, please contact Maquique Adventure before booking. Participation depends on current canyon conditions, individual ability and safety requirements.

Safety

Professional Guidance Throughout the Adventure

Canyoning is an adventure activity. Before entering the route, guests receive instructions about the equipment and technique. During each activity, listen carefully to your guides and follow their directions.

Important: Never manipulate technical equipment without guide instruction, stay on the designated route and keep the required protective equipment in place.
Lunch included

Finish With a Costa Rican Meal

After your canyoning adventure, relax and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch. It’s a chance to dry off, recharge and talk about your favorite rappel.

Included from $105

5 rappels • 3 waterfalls • 2 ziplines • professional guides • equipment • Costa Rican lunch • transportation near La Fortuna • free secure parking.

Transportation & parking

Easy to Reach From La Fortuna

🚐 Transportation Included 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 the name and location before booking so we can confirm available options.

🅿️ Free & Secure Parking

Have a rental car? Drive to our designated meeting point and leave your vehicle in our secure parking area at no additional cost. When your canyoning 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. Driving yourself is especially convenient if you have hot springs, another tour, dinner, hotel check-in or another reservation later that day.
What to bring

Dress for a Harness & Water

  • Quick-dry clothing
  • Shirt that comfortably covers the abdomen
  • Shorts that are not too short for wearing a harness
  • Secure water shoes with sturdy sole or hiking sandals
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Necessary personal medication
Phones & cameras

Protect & Secure Your Devices

If you bring a phone, use an appropriate waterproof case with a secure cord. GoPro and 360° cameras should be securely attached.

All personal devices are carried at the guest’s own risk. Maquique Adventure is not responsible for lost or damaged personal devices.
Weather

What Happens if It Rains?

Normal rainforest rain does not automatically cancel canyoning. Heavy rainfall can quickly change canyon conditions. Our team evaluates current conditions and may delay, modify or cancel the experience if conditions are not appropriate.

Safety comes first.

Want more?

Canyoning + White Water Rafting

Combine our signature canyoning route with approximately 10 km of Balsa River Class II & III rafting for a full adventure day.

EXPLORE THE COMBO

Real Maquique Photos

Canyoning in Action

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Photos from Maquique Adventure experiences in Costa Rica.

FAQ

Canyoning Questions

How much does canyoning cost?

From $105 per person.

How many rappels are included?

Five rappels are included.

How many waterfalls?

Three waterfalls are part of the experience.

Are ziplines included?

Yes. Two rainforest ziplines are included, approximately 160 m and 400 m.

Do I need previous rappelling experience?

No. Eligible first-time participants are welcome and receive instructions before starting.

What is the minimum age?

The advertised minimum age is 5 years. Contact us for children around the minimum age.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a Costa Rican lunch is included.

Is transportation included?

Yes, from hotels and accommodations in or near La Fortuna. If you are farther away, message us before booking.

Can I drive myself?

Yes. Free secure parking is available.

What happens if it rains?

Normal rain does not automatically cancel the activity. Heavy rain may change canyon conditions, so the team evaluates current safety conditions.

5 RAPPELS. 3 WATERFALLS. 2 ZIPLINES.

One signature Costa Rica adventure. From $105.

BOOK CANYONING — $105

WHAT TO BRING

Recommended Footwear

For canyoning and rafting, choose secure footwear with good grip. Closed-toe footwear is strongly recommended because it provides better protection for your toes on rocks, trails and uneven surfaces.

Maquique Adventure footwear guide showing recommended hiking sandals, secure strap sandals, closed-toe athletic shoes and water shoes, and footwear that is not recommended such as flip-flops, loose sandals and bare feet.
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