What to do In Matapalo
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Things to do

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

Small-Group Zipline Canopy Tour in Tamarindo's Jungle

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal

Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Tamarindo

Tamarindo: Public Sunset Catamaran Pacific Lounge

Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch

Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine
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Places To Go In Matapalo
Welcome, traveler, to Matapalo. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Matapalo
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Matapalo. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Matapalo? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Matapalo attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
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