Explore the South Coast.
At Pagoda del Loto Azul we can help to arrange your activities before you arrive to ensure you make the most of your visit.
Surf lessons
The south coast of the Pacific in Costa Rica is a surfer paradise. We have beaches and lessons for all levels. A great activity for families, friends or just getting out on the water on your own. See the scenery from the waves and challenge yourself to learn a new skill. Video of you on a surfboard is a great souvenir!
Kayaking
Kayak the mangroves, out to reefs, or into ocean caves. A great way to relax and see the wildlife from the water or ocean kayak for a more strenuous workout. You can rent a mix of two person, singles, and SUPs for your group.
Whale watching
July through the end of October is the best time to spot the majestic humpback whales, as the Southern Hemisphere Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica to breed and raise their calves. Late December through late February attracts the Northern Hemisphere Humpback whales to Costa Rica, as they’re migrating from the California and Washington state area. In a lucky day you could listen to the Whale love songs and feel the great sensation of watching a mammal that weighs more than 40 tons jump out of the water and splash its gigantic tail.
Waterfall Hiking
There are many waterfalls very close to Pagoda. The glorious Nauyaka falls is a short drive, 2.5 mile hike (horseback and truck ride available). One of the falls is forty-five meters high in free fall and the other twenty meters high in stepped fall, forming at the foot of it, a pool of a thousand square meters and six meters deep. Cascada Verde is very close and offers a slide down the falls, butterfly observatory, many pools to jump into, and more. Pavones falls is a short drive down South along the coast and up into the jungle. Poza Azul is a locals waterfall located right here in our neighborhood.
Snorkel or dive Cano Island
The amazing Cano Island Biological Reserve is located 40 miles (53 km) from the shore with virgin blue waters making it the perfect tropical paradise for snorkelers and divers. It is home to a spectacular variety of stunning marine flora and fauna and is famous for having Costa Rica’s largest concentration of coral-building organisms along the Pacific Ocean. Visitors have rated Caño Island as having the best snorkeling and diving in Costa Rica! With fantastic underwater visibility, you have opportunity to observe and swim alongside sea turtles, stingrays, manta rays, moray eels, barracudas, tuna, snapper, parrot fish, puffers, and more.
Manuel Antonio
Only a 40 minute drive away, Manuel Antonio National Park contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches, and coral reefs. These beaches are some of the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest. The forest is home to 2 and 3 fingered sloths, toucans, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys, millions of colorful little crabs, and much more.
ATV tours
Leave the tourist map behind and encounter Costa Rica riding over lush mountain ranges, head deep into the misty jungle, and pass gorgeous ocean views. Many miles of our pristine trails are accessible only by ATV, meaning you’ll experience insanely dynamic terrain… trails few others have had the opportunity to explore. Ride to waterfalls and coffee farms on a fun half day trip.
Zip line.
Experience the thrill of taking a canopy tour. There are 8 cables, from 200m up to 1.1km long, 11 platforms, 2 repelling stations, 2 suspension bridge, and an amazing “tarzan” swing for the truly adventurous!
Get a Massage.
Have a therapist come to Pagoda for a relaxing massage on the deck.
Personal Chef.
Spoil yourself with a chef prepared meal on the deck after a day full of activities.