NATIONAL PARKS, MUSEUMS, NATURE & CULTURE, TOURS & SPECIAL EVENTS.
Costa Rica is widely known and acclaimed for its year-round sunny beaches or Playas. At Ranchos Remo you will enjoy the pristine beach of Playa Hermosa while letting our on-site event planner make your vacation an unforgetable dream. Below are some of the activities most enjoyed by our costumers during their stay at Ranchos Remo. Rest and unwind while the sun and calm waves wash your worries away. Read your favorite book, revitalize with the blue waters of the ocean or lay down under the shade of a palm, mango or almond tree.
Nauyaca Waterfalls
These majestic waterfalls are one of the main attractions of the southern region of Costa Rica. Not only for their natural scenic beauty which offers the traveler moments of recreation and fun, but also participate in different activities such as: horseback riding tours, swimming, hiking and to observe much of the beauty of the tropical rainforest.
Owning and riding a beautiful horse is sacred to the Costa Ricans of all economic levels and of all strata of society. The joy of sharing your horse and showing off your horsemanship, means that every week there’s a parade, wager race or rodeo. Or, our favorite, a “cabalgata” -- traveling from farm to farm, sharing the bounties of the harvest, sharing the horses, gossip, local foods, spending time with the landowners and the agricultor. All united by their love of being on a horse. This style of "roundup” could happen only in a country which highly prizes its egalitarian society.
Horseback Riding
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Dolphin and whale watching has become one of the top attractions in Costa Rica, especially on the southern Pacific coast by the Osa Peninsula. Whales migrate from both hemisphere and stop in Costa Rica to mate and to raise their young. Some say that even the whales stop in Costa Rica on vacation! Visitors have a pretty good chance to spot these awesome creatures, especially in places like Parque Nacional Marino Ballena. Whale sightings are common year-round; humpbacks migrate through the region August thru January.
Archeological Museum
Sitio Finca 6-Palmar Sur
Recent studies at Finca 6 archeological site have revealed that pre-Columbian societies inhabited southeastern Costa Rica during the years 800-1550 AD. Finca 6 has several examples of preserved residential construction sites associated with spherical stones. Finca 6 site is a project of the National Museum of Costa Rica in conjunction with the community and various local and national organizations. The aim is to develop the site as an area of research and learning about the ancient inhabitants of the Delta Diquís.
Isla del Caño Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Tours
Caño Island, an underwater sanctuary loaded with abundant resident sea life, giant schools of pelagic fish, barracuda, trevelly jacks, pompano, white tip reef sharks, rays, turtles, and other diving mysteries for you to enjoy. The water temperature averages between 26°C during the cooler months of July through October and 29°C during the warmer months of December through May. Occasionally, a colder thermocline may drop the water temperature down to a “chilly” 25°C.
Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are structured to teach you more than just how to stand up on a surfboard. We cover the basics of surfing, from safety and surfboard management to catching waves and standing up, but we like to go beyond the typical surf lesson spiel and share our knowledge and experience with our guests. We love surfing, we live to surf, and we want to help awaken your inner surfer.
Currently there are about 2,100 Boruncan people living in the southern region of Costa Rica. About 140 km² of land is protected for their use and according to Costa Rican law, tribes on reservation land (like Boruca) have the right to self-governance. Their traditionally spoken language is called Brunka or Boruca, which is nearly extinct. The Borucan indians are very well known for making extraordinary masks. These important religious masks, each one tells a story about the Borucan culture. One is the Diablitos, which means the mask of the devil. Another one is Elogica which represents the animals of the rainforest. The third is Combinados. It is similar to the word combine. Combinados represents the metamorphosis of Ecologica and Diablitos. It represents the old traditions with the new generation. All masks are originally carved from balsa wood and cedar. Ther e are also several very well carved masks such as: The jungle mask, the Frog mask, Scarlet Macaws Mask , Snake Theme Mask, Orchid Theme Mask.
Art of the Borucan Indians
Flight Above Rainforest Canopies
Corcovado National Park
Experience the best tropical water fishing you’ll ever find. Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offers anglers the world’s greatest deep sea sportfishing adventures. Great for first time and experienced fisherman, Costa Rica fishing offers anglers the experience of catching various types of fish that include: Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Rooster fish, Tarpon and Snook. We know the hottest areas for fishing Marlin and Sailfish and our guests rarely return home disappointed.
Sportfishing at its finest
The Corcovado National Park is located on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the Osa Peninsula. It is the largest park in Costa Rica and protects about a third of the Osa Peninsula. It is widely considered the crown jewel in the extensive system of national parks and biological reserves spread across the country. The ecological variety is quite stunning. National Geographic has called it "the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity". Not only is the park very popular with tropical ecologists, a visitor can expect to see an abundance of wildlife. With one visit to this lush tropical paradise you’ll understand why. It has become one of the top eco-tourism destinations of the planet. It is home to a plethora of wildlife and exotic fauna that are unique to the Osa Peninsula.
Corcovado is home to a sizable population of the endangered Baird's Tapir and even a small population of the very rare Harpy Eagle. The park's rivers and lagoons are home to populations of both the American crocodile and Spectacled Caiman, along with Bull sharks. Corcovado is also one of the final strongholds of the Jaguar within Central America and several other felines are also present, including Ocelot, Margay, Jaguarundi, and Puma. All four Costa Rican monkey species can be seen within the park, including the endangered Central American Squirrel Monkey, White-faced Capuchin, Mantled Howler, and Geoffroy's Spider Monkey. Other mammals present include Two-toed and Three-toed Sloth, Collared Peccary, Northern Tamandua and Silky Anteater. Poison dart frogs and several species of snake (including the venomous Fer-de-Lance and Bushmaster) are also common within the park.
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park, is a well known National Park in the Central Pacific Conservation Area located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos, Puntarenas, and 132 km (82 mi) from the national capital of San José. Established in 1972 with a land area enumerating 1, 983 ha (the smallest of any Costa Rican national park). It is the destination of as many as 150,000 visitors annually and well known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails. This park has one of the most impressive landscapes on Earth and has several coves with many white sand beaches and lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests that extend to the ocean. Dolphins can be observed there, as well as the occasional migrating whale. Scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking provide opportunities to experience the tropical wildlife that enriches Manuel Antonio.
Daily Kayak Tours
Ocean and river kayaking are easy and relaxing, an excellent way to discover nature and explore the coast with its deep mangrove forests, coral reefs, and jungle rivers abundant with tropical wildlife. Discover Ballena Island Rock, Punta Uvita Tómbolo (The Whale’s Tail), the Térraba and Guapil mangrove forests, Dominicalito, the natural caves of Playa Ventanas, and the Barú River as it empties out of the coastal mountains and winds down through the jungle to the village of Dominical and the ocean beyond.
Whitewater Rafting
Costa Rica is famous for its rivers of warm water, diverse whitewater and incredible scenery. Whitewater rafting is a great way to experience Costa Rica. Because of its mountainous topography, Costa Rica offers rafting opportunities throughout the country with a wide variety of rivers. Choose exactly the kind of rafting trip that best meets your needs and interests, from Class III moderate whitewater all the way to intense Class IV+ & V whitewater for the most hardcore enthusiasts.
From a starting elevation of more than 3,000 feet with views stretching from Uvita Beach to the Osa Peninsula, riders plunge into the Osa Mountain valley dropping nearly a thousand feet on the way at speed that can reach as fast as 87 miles per hour. En route, they'll pass over the rainforest canopy and past the Osa Mountain Village community center. The journey lasts from about a minute and a half to two minutes and ends as you slide into a system of brakes that includes two different back-up measures to ensure a safe landing on the other side.