Peninsula de Nicoya

Veleros del Sur. (661-1320, fax: 661-1119) has a large fleet of sailboats and motoboats docked at Bahia Ballena Yacht Club.

Calipso Tours (tel. 233-3617, $70) takes you around the gulf in its luxurious yacht.

Seaventures (255-3022) has sailboat tours of the gulf and three-day excursions to Cabo Blanco Reserve.

Quepos/Manuel Antonio

Bluefin Sportfishing. (tel. 777-1676) in one of the major fishing areas in all of Central America.

Ríos Tropicales. (777-0574) Kayaking, biking and white water rafting tours in the area available.

Iguana Tour Company. (tel. 777-0574) for safe and exciting tours. White water rafting and sea kayaking fun.

Taximar. (777-1647) To see dolphins, whales, sharks, eels and other ocean critters while diving or snorkeling.