Top Things to do in Cocles
Top 10 Things to do in Cocles, Costa Rica
Discover the best top things to do in Cocles, Costa Rica including Caribe Horse Riding Club, Punta Uva Beach, Nature Observatorio, Cacao Trails Culture Tour, Playa Cocles, Green Water SUP Tours, Abel Bustamante - Tour Guide, Chocorart, Indulgence Spa, La Ceiba.
Restaurants in Cocles
1. Caribe Horse Riding Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 372 reviews
Have you always dreamed of riding a beautiful horse on a picturesque beach? What about exploring the jungle in a very eco-friendly way? Make the very most of your time in Puerto Viejo by joining an exclusive horseback ride along one of the most incredible, and undeveloped coast of Costa Rica. Our tours combine both Beach and Jungle and range from relaxing rides, perfect for families to private rides for more experienced riders.If you prefer quality over quantity or poorly maintained horses, then our Horseback Riding Adventure is for you. Your guide has a life long experience with horses, our horses are all healthy, well fed and taken care of. Security is our main concern, and we are the only stable to offer helmets and back protection. We have special gentle horses to accommodate children from 6 years old on. We also offers special package such as swimming with the horses, honeymooners special, wedding events...Just ask!
Reviewed By Laurie M - Vancouver, Canada
Jimmy and his crew provided us with an amazing day. The horses were specific to our riding ability and the ride offered some fun challenges. We saw lots of wildlife including 2 green macaws. The ride on the beach was great. There was not rushing and we got to thoroughly enjoy the 2.5 hour ride :) Was a great boxing day experience. Will hope to go again in April. I would highly recommended this company! They even took pictures of the adventure and emailed them to us :)
2. Punta Uva Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By Fone B - West Hollywood, California
If you went to Costa Rica to enjoy the sea and the natural beauty without being crushed by buses full of tourists, souvenir vendors, and other Disney-fications, this is where you want to be. Swim, sun yourself, read, walk in the trees.
3. Nature Observatorio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 166 reviews
Nature Observatorio is a beautiful treehouse suspended 25 meters up on a tree in the middle of the jungle in the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge at the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Enjoy wonderful nature hike through primary forest, exercise yourself climbing up the tree with ropes, and sleep up on the tree in the middle on the jungle. This is not just your ordinary accommodation. We are offering the ultimate 3-in-1 Costa Rica Tour Adventure: 1. Hike through real prime rainforest. Watch wildlife in its real natural habitat and listen to the sounds and whispers of the nature. 2. Climb 25 meters (8 stories) high up the tree. Use our safe climbing technique to hoist yourselves up to Nature Observatorio. 3. Spend a night up on the tree in the middle of the jungle. Enjoy one of the most memorable nights of your life and feel like Tarzan and Jane. To prepare yourselves for the adventure we suggest to read Frequently Asked Questions on our website.
Reviewed By Milada K - Bratislava, Slovakia
Peter and his project of treehouse close to Manzanillo are simple awesome. Peter is a very knowledgeable person, his eyes see all tiny animals, he is an experienced hiker and traveller and his project of treehouse took my breath away. One of the best things I have ever seen in my life. The views from the Observatory are breath-taking, you can experience real jungle, listening to all the noises made by monkeys, birds, etc ... And also the way how you get up to the treehouse is super interesting, bit adrenaline. I loved it. Highly recommended!
4. Cacao Trails Culture Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Discover the wonders behind one of the world’s most tantalizing foods — chocolate The Chocolate Tour begins by taking you across the trails of Talamanca’s Cacao History. Beginning with Talamanca’s native cultures The Bribri’s and Cabecar’s. In their tradicional conic rancho known as The U SULE; The traditional conic shaped rancho of the Bribri and Cabecars Indigenous culture is where we have made the Indigenous Museum. Here you will succumb to the history and hidden mysteries of these unique tribes. The second part of this trail will bring you to the beginning of the 19th century when the Afrocaribbean decendents arrived in the area. Their cultural history and development with the cacao plantations. Imprinted in their food, music and everyday life.
Reviewed By John F - San Pablo, California
We took this tour thru our cruise ship. This tour was very informative on cacao making process. The guided tour walks you along the massive grounds showing you the different plants also wildlife such as monkeys,sloths. Make sure you wear insect repellent with DEET, long sleeve shirts and pants and close toe shoes. They have a lady that makes chocolate at the end of the tour and gives a sample.
5. Playa Cocles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 357 reviews
6. Green Water SUP Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 74 reviews
Green Water SUP Tours is a unique tour company combining the popular sport of stand up paddle boarding with exploring the Southern Caribbean and its natural beauty. Focused on our customers experience, we offer paddle board tours and lessons on the Caribbean Sea and nearby rivers. We are based out of Puerto Viejo, Limon where we have access to some of the most beautiful coastlines Costa Rica has to offer. Please come and visit us! Pura vida!
Reviewed By TianaZen - London, United Kingdom
This was a first for me and I wasn't sure what to expect! I had a great afternoon with the most professional instructor Francisco! He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable not just regarding the SUP but also the wildlife. Would always do it again! Would highly recommend green sup!
7. Abel Bustamante - Tour Guide
Overall Ratings
5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Monkmaga P - Peterborough, Canada
Abel's knowledge and enthusiasm were contagious. We spent a wonderful morning discovering amazing Costa Rican Birds. He made sure everybody got good looks at each species, was incredibly patient and generally made bird watching seem like the most interesting activity on the planet - even...MoreMr. Drew Thank you very much for sharing your experience, your words makes me feel very proud I’m very glad you have enjoyed!!
8. Chocorart
Overall Ratings
5 based on 143 reviews
CHOCORART is a family run ORGANIC CACAO FARM who grows Cacao in harmony with nature and produce all kind of ORGANIC CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS. We offer a CHOCOLATE TOUR ON OUR FARM which is a visit on our CACAO PLANTATION and our ARTESANAL CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION, from Monday to Friday at 3 pm. The Tour takes from 1,5 hour to 2 hours. On the main road in Playa Chiquita is our Chocolate Shop where you can reserve the Chocolate Tour or by all our Cacao products and other organic products like organic coffee etc. The shop is open from Monday to Friday the whole afternoon.
Reviewed By IamToony - New York City, New York
the plantation is beautiful with wide variety of fruit trees, flowers and bushes. i love the organic production. the chocolate was so pure and delicious. the actual process was very interesting. we were able to participate in the shelling and churning process. we had sample of hot chocolate and chocolate on banana slices that were just so heavenly!!!!! oh and the sour guava drink we were offered was also very delicious.
David was very knowledgable and eager to share his knowledge. he also answered questions we had about other plants. other than chocolate which was the main focus of the tour, he also let us sample grapefruit on the plantation and a fruit called ackee which is also known as the brain fruit !!! it was very interesting to experience a fruit i've never had before. we did another chocolate tour during our 1st visit to CR but this one is definitely our favorite. i support local businesses and i support their organic production to create best quality chocolate instead of mass production. it's very hard to do nowadays and they seem to really enjoy their craft as opposed to making large profit. it's admirable.
David, just so you know!!! the bamboo that we asian ppl eat is in the paragraph below. I couldn't find a can at any stores in PV to share with you. hopefully you'll be able to experience it for yourself one of these days!! it's quite tasty.
'Bamboo shoots or bamboo sprouts are the edible shoots (new bamboo culms that come out of the ground) of many bamboo species including Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys edulis. They are used in numerous Asian dishes and broths. They are sold in various processed shapes, and are available in fresh, dried, and canned versions.
Raw bamboo shoots contain cyanogenic glycosides, natural toxins also contained in cassava.[1] The toxins must be destroyed by thorough cooking and for this reason fresh bamboo shoots are often boiled before being used in other ways. The toxins are also destroyed in the Canning process."
9. Indulgence Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By sohler00 - Columbiana, Ohio
We had a couples massage while staying at La Costa de Papito. When you book give them about half hour to call in their massage therapist. They differ slightly with pressure and style so you may have a different experience depending on who you get. My husband had a deeper massage which I was looking for, but mine was on the lighter side. I like to get a massage in each new place I'm in and I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing it was.
10. La Ceiba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
In this magical place the nature has survived to the destructive madness of human. Here some men are putting all their efforts to save animals when others wanted to annihilate them. La Ceiba RN, 50hec. of Primary forest (Gandoca-Manzanillo National Refuge) where the Jaguar R. C. reintroduces the animals that come through the Jaguar RC. Day&night tours. Call 2750 0710 - [email protected]
Reviewed By Logan-Alyssa M
It was cool to visit a primary rainforest..it's so dense and filled with many animals..some dangerous so watch out! The guides are great at keeping you safe though so don't worry.
