About El Santuario
More than 500 acres of primary and secondary rainforest between Quepos and Manuel Antonio, protected since 2012.
Our story
Costa Rica is the birthplace of zip lining: wildlife biologists used the first zip lines to move about the forest canopy above the jungle floor. Zip lining at El Santuario is not associated with work anymore! More than 500 acres of primary and secondary rainforest make up the property. Santuario is the Spanish word for “Sanctuary”. In 2012 the land was purchased and, with the help of a zip line engineer, a Costa Rican arborist and some very hard-working laborers, El Santuario Canopy Adventure was launched.
Our “Sanctuary” gives you a glimpse into the amazing biodiversity of the rainforest. Climb up a Lechoso tree, zip off the platform in the Chilamate among the orchids, and rappel down the side of the giant Ceiba tree. Butterflies and hummingbirds join you at the rancho at the beginning and end of your adventure. Family vacation, honeymoon or a big group? From 4-year-olds to 87-year-olds, let us share our piece of the rainforest with you.
About Quepos
Quepos was once the home of the Quepoa Indians, the fiercest warriors in Central America, and grew as a banana port. In the 1940s the banana plantations gave way to African palms, still harvested by hand today. On your way to El Santuario you will see the town, the palm plantations and sometimes the ox-drawn carts still used to gather the palm fruit.
About Manuel Antonio
Sometime between 900 and 950 AD the Quepoa made Manuel Antonio their winter home. Since 1972 Manuel Antonio National Park has been one of Costa Rica’s most visited attractions: beautiful beaches, hiking trails and abundant wildlife, with sloths, three types of monkeys and spectacular birds. Our canopy office is located at The Falls Resort at Manuel Antonio, owned by the same group as El Santuario and The Falls Garden Restaurant.
Cancellation policy
Reservations of 9 people or less: cancellations more than 24 hours in advance of the tour time receive a full 100% refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance are not eligible for a refund. No-shows are penalized 100% of the payment.
Reservations of 10 people or more: group cancellations more than 72 hours in advance receive a full 100% refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance are not eligible for a refund. No-shows are penalized 100% of the payment.
Transportation: we provide round-trip transportation from Manuel Antonio area hotels and rentals and central Quepos. Transportation must be scheduled before 8:00 pm the day before your activity. If driving your own vehicle, we will give you a time to arrive at our meet-up location.
Weather: we operate rain or shine. In the event of lightning or sustained high winds we may cancel your tour before departure and offer a rain check if the tour has not started. If a tour is discontinued before zip line number 5, we may offer a voucher to rebook.
