Cabo Matapalo is a beautiful stretch of coastline located in the southern part of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. This area is known for its pristine beaches, lush jungles, and fantastic waves, making it a popular destination for surfers from all over the world. In this article, we will explore the waves of Cabo Matapalo and why they are so special. The waves at Cabo Matapalo are a result of the...
What To Do in Playa Zancudo
The waves at Playa Zancudo break over a sand bottom offering super fun beach breaks up and down the beach with plenty of opportunity to go left and right. You can find perfect a-frame waves on certain swells and tides. But you can most often than not find a fun little corner.
The Pana Home restaurant makes you feel right at home as you grab a table on the water. Located on the river side of the Zancudo peninsula, this quaint eatery offers an authentic experience with fresh seafood and a variety of homemade items including their world famous gallo pinto.​
Don Rafa is an authentic tico restaurant towards the north end of the Playa Zancudo peninsula.
There are so many amazing waterfalls throughout the area. You must enjoy one or tow great hikes to the waterfalls. In addition to enjoying the water you can often see amazing wildlife including Scarlett Macaws, Toucans, Sloths, Anteaters and more.
What a phenomenal experience, stand up paddling in the Golfo Dulce off the beach at Playa Zancudo. Stand up paddleboarding SUP in Playa Zancudo.
Pavones surfing is world reknowned with the point at Pavones labeled the worlds 2nd longest left. The wave is playful with some serious speed runs.
Lobster Island Adventure is a great experience to a boat-in only island restaurant in the gulf of Golfito.
There is nothing like seeing a beautiful country like Costa Rica by horseback. Everything slows down and you begin to see more and more of nature. You can see the amazing wildlife including Scarlett Macaws, Toucans, Sloths, Anteaters and more. Your guide and expert horseman, Raul will offer to bring the horses to several different locations where you can easily go from a jungle ride to a beach ride or vice versa.
There is always something biting in the crystal waters off of Playa Zancudo. Inshore and offshore fishing is available. There is nothing quite like catching a tuna or dorado a couple of minutes off the beach. The captains that operate out of Zancudo are very skilled and understand the ever changing conditions in this amazing fishery.