SPA SERVICES
We are happy to arrange a wide variety of spa services in the privacy of your bungalow or in your private shaded cabana by the pool.

SURFING
This area has some of the best and least crowded surfing in Costa Rica. Bring your own board or rent one for $10-$12/day at one of the many surf shops right at the main beach of PLAYA CARMEN, just 2.5 kilometers from the hotel.

SNORKELING and SCUBA DIVING
There are many large tide pools to enjoy SNORKELING during low tide. The tide pools are terrific for beginners or if you just enjoy being in shallower waters. You can see many varieties of colorful fish, sea turtles and any sea creature that gets blocked in until the tide comes in to take them back to their wide open sea. Contrary to what most people say regarding snorkeling in Costa Rica, the waters are often very clear and we do recommend snorkeling at least once during your stay.

We have several qualified companies to recommend for SCUBA DIVING. They are not located in Mal Pais, however, but will require a 30 minute drive to their facilities. We are happy to give you details and contact information upon request.

HORSEBACK RIDING
A great way to see the area. We are happy to schedule a jungle or beach horseback tour.

FISHING
A local guide will take you to some of the best fishing spots the area has to offer.

CANOPY TOUR
Journey through the treetops. See more at http://canopy.malpais.net

BIRD WATCHING
There are over 894 species including 19 globally threatened species in Costa Rica.

CABO BLANCO NATURE RESERVE
http://www.caboblancopark.com The first National Park to be established in Costa Rica.

CURU WILDLIFE REFUGE
Unique in Costa Rica's national park system, Curú is a privately owned farm that experiments in sustainable agriculture. Until 1974, the farm and enclosed hacienda were settled by squatters, and it eventually achieved "Protected Forest" status as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1983. Most of the 12 sq. km remain dedicated to primary and secondary forest, though a good portion of it (20%) has been set aside for agriculture and cattle. Seventeen diverse trails, ranging from very easy to difficult, give the public access to 232 species of birds, including hawks, motmots, and woodpeckers, and to the successfully reintroduced spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, and white-nosed coatis. But the park's most spectacular features are its fascinating mangrove wildlife and pristine, forest-lined beaches that give it the feel of a less-touristed and quieter version of Manuel Antonio. Be sure to bring your bathing suit and towel if you want to take a refreshing dip in the ocean.