Diamante Eco Adventure Park: complete visitor guide
What's at Diamante Park?
Diamante Eco Adventure Park combines a Superman zipline circuit with a wildlife sanctuary, a Costa Rican cultural farm experience, and ATV trails — all at Playa Matapalo in Guanacaste. Day passes range from $50 (wildlife only) to $165 (all-activities combo with lunch).
Diamante in context: Guanacaste’s multi-activity flagship
Most adventure parks in Costa Rica specialise in one thing — ziplines, or wildlife, or ATV tours. Diamante Eco Adventure Park at Playa Matapalo on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast is an exception: it has deliberately assembled four distinct experiences on the same property, making it one of the few places in the country where you can fly over the jungle on a Superman cable, hand-feed a scarlet macaw, make your own tortillas, and tear up a beach trail on an ATV — all before lunch.
That ambition comes with a trade-off. No single element at Diamante is as extreme as Monteverde’s canopy scene, as immersive as a specialist wildlife rescue centre, or as deep as a proper cultural cooking school. But if you’re based in Guanacaste (Tamarindo, Liberia, Papagayo, Playa Conchal, or the resort strip north of Liberia) and want a single well-organised activity day that works for mixed groups — couples, families with teenagers, or groups with varying enthusiasm for adrenaline — Diamante delivers more consistently than any other operator in the region.
The Superman zipline circuit
Diamante’s zipline component is built around a Superman cable — the configuration where riders clip in horizontally, face-down, arms stretched forward, for a flight over the coastal forest.
Cable specs and layout
The circuit runs seven cables with the Superman feature on the longest aerial section. The park’s setting at Playa Matapalo, where the Guanacaste tropical dry forest meets the Pacific coast, creates a visual backdrop different from the highland cloud forest ziplines of Monteverde or Arenal: drier, lighter-coloured forest with Pacific Ocean glimpses on the outer cables.
Maximum height on the Superman cable is approximately 120 m. The circuit also includes a Tarzan swing. Total active time on cables runs about 90 minutes for the zipline portion alone.
Weight and age limits
Minimum weight: 22 kg. Maximum weight: 113 kg. Minimum age: varies by circuit component but typically 5 years for ziplines, 7 years for Superman cable configuration. Always confirm with the park directly as policies occasionally update seasonally.
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: zipline & aerial adventure passWildlife sanctuary: macaws, pumas, tapirs, and rescued animals
The wildlife sanctuary is the element most visitors report as unexpectedly moving. Diamante operates a legitimate animal rescue and rehabilitation facility, which means the animals here have backstories — confiscated pets, injured wild animals, species seized from illegal trafficking operations.
What you’ll see
The sanctuary holds approximately 100 species including scarlet macaws, toucans, harpy eagles, ocelots, pumas, peccaries, tapirs, crocodiles, caimans, and various primate species including white-faced capuchin monkeys and spider monkeys. The macaw flight is a highlight: trained macaws free-fly over the canopy and return to the facility — watching this during feeding time is one of the most striking things you can do in Guanacaste.
The sanctuary visit is led by bilingual naturalist guides who explain the rehabilitation mission and background of individual animals. This takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
The sanctuary is accessible as a standalone activity with the wildlife pass ($50 per adult), which is a meaningful option for travellers not interested in adrenaline activities who want genuine wildlife proximity without driving to Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: wildlife sanctuary passCultural farm: Costa Rican agricultural heritage
The cultural experience component — unique among adventure parks in Costa Rica — introduces visitors to traditional Tico agricultural practices. The experience includes:
- Making corn tortillas by hand (nixtamal process)
- Tasting fresh sugarcane juice pressed on traditional equipment
- Seeing and handling cacao pods, from pod to raw chocolate
- Learning about traditional crop cycles in the Guanacaste dry forest
This component is particularly well-suited for families with children and for visitors who find the wildlife and adrenaline elements less compelling. It runs approximately 60 minutes.
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Costa Rican cultural experienceATV tours: beach and dry forest trails
Diamante’s ATV circuit covers approximately 10 km of trail through coastal dry forest and open terrain near Playa Matapalo. Riders reach the beach on some trail routes, which creates the best photography opportunities of the day — an ATV on a black-sand beach against Pacific swells.
Practical details
ATV options include solo and tandem configurations. Minimum age for solo riding: 18 years, valid driving licence required. Passengers on tandem ATVs: 5 years minimum. Trail difficulty is rated moderate — there are some hill sections and sandy beach transitions but nothing requiring advanced riding skills.
Duration: approximately 90 minutes on the ATV circuit. Helmets, goggles, and gloves are provided. Price for ATV-only is available as an add-on to the all-day pass; standalone ATV pricing runs $95-110 per vehicle.
Day pass options and what’s included
Diamante offers several pass structures. The full all-day pass represents the best value if you plan to participate in all four activities:
| Pass type | What’s included | Price (adult, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife sanctuary only | Guided sanctuary visit | $50 |
| Zipline + aerial adventure | 7-cable zipline with Superman | $110 |
| Day pass with lunch | Zipline + sanctuary + cultural farm + lunch | $135 |
| All-day combo | All activities + ATV + lunch | $165 |
Children’s prices (typically under 12) run 20-30% lower. Children under 5 may be excluded from certain zipline configurations — confirm at booking.
Guanacaste: Diamante Eco Adventure Park day pass with lunch Guanacaste: Diamante adventure park all-day pass with ziplineWhat to bring and how to prepare
Clothing: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for ziplines and ATV. For the cultural farm, comfortable walking shoes are fine. The ATV tour will dirty your clothes — wear something you don’t mind staining with red laterite soil.
Timing: Diamante opens at 8:00 am. Most all-day pass holders arrive by 8:30 am to get through all activities before midday heat sets in. The dry forest of Guanacaste reaches 35-38°C by early afternoon in the dry season (December-April) — morning scheduling is strongly advised.
Sun protection: Guanacaste’s tropical dry forest has less canopy cover than highland cloud forests. Apply waterproof SPF 50+ before arrival and bring a hat for the cultural farm and ATV sections.
Water: The park provides water stations and lunch is included in the full day pass. Bringing an additional litre in a backpack is advisable given the heat.
What to leave in the car: Valuables, large cameras, expensive jewellery. The park has lockers but most visitors prefer to leave valuables in their vehicle or hotel safe.
Getting to Diamante from Guanacaste destinations
Diamante is located at Playa Matapalo, approximately:
- 25 minutes from Liberia (LIR airport)
- 45 minutes from Tamarindo
- 50 minutes from Playa Flamingo or Conchal
- 30 minutes from Playas del Coco and Playa Hermosa
The road from the main highway to the park entrance is partially paved with a final gravel section. A standard rental car handles this without issue in dry season; a 4WD is advisable in green season when the gravel section can become muddy.
Most Guanacaste hotels can arrange shuttle transport to and from Diamante for $15-25 per person each way. The park does not operate its own hotel shuttle service, so this typically goes through a local tour agency.
Who Diamante is best suited for
Families with children aged 5-15: The combination of wildlife, culture, and activity works excellently across age ranges. Children who are too young for ziplines can still participate in the cultural farm and sanctuary visit.
Groups with mixed activity preferences: The all-day pass structure means one member of the group can spend all day with the macaws while another does three zipline circuits. The flexibility to opt in and out of components is well-managed.
Guanacaste beach visitors who want one adventure day: Diamante is the logical full-day adventure excursion for guests staying at Papagayo, Flamingo, or Tamarindo resorts.
Those who’ve already done Monteverde ziplines: Diamante’s Superman cable and Guanacaste coastal setting offer a genuinely different experience from the highland cloud forest scene.
Honest assessment: what Diamante does less well
The wildlife sanctuary, while genuine in its rescue mission, is smaller than dedicated facilities like La Paz Waterfall Gardens or the Toucan Rescue Ranch near San José. Visitors expecting a sprawling zoo experience may find the sanctuary component relatively brief.
The cultural farm experience is engaging but brief — 60 minutes is enough to make tortillas and taste cacao, but not enough to develop a deep understanding of Costa Rican agricultural traditions. A dedicated coffee or cacao tour (see our coffee tours comparison guide) will offer more depth.
The ATV trails are fun but not technically challenging. Experienced off-road riders may find them underwhelming. For serious ATV terrain, the Guanacaste dry forest routes near La Cruz or the Brasilito circuits offer more demanding trails.
Booking tips
Book directly with the park or through a verified platform — avoid paying street-side agents in Tamarindo who may offer “discount” Diamante passes at inflated commissions.
The all-day pass is better value than building activities individually. If you have any interest in three or more components, the combo passes represent 20-30% savings.
Arrive by 8:30 am to complete all activities before peak afternoon heat.
Green season (May-November) offers lower crowds and cooler temperatures, with the trade-off of drier colour to the vegetation. The macaw flight and ATV experience work well year-round.
Frequently asked questions about Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Is Diamante suitable for toddlers under 5?
The cultural farm and sanctuary visit are suitable for all ages including toddlers. The zipline and ATV have minimum age and weight requirements — typically 5 years for ziplines, 18 years for solo ATV riding. The day pass price for children under 3 is usually free for non-zipline activities; confirm this at booking.
How long should I budget for a full Diamante day?
Plan a minimum of 5 hours for the all-activities pass. Most visitors doing all four components spend 6-7 hours at the park including lunch. Arriving at 8:30 am means departing around 2:30-3:00 pm.
Is lunch included in all passes?
Lunch is included in the full day pass and the day-pass-with-lunch option. The wildlife-only pass and zipline-only pass do not include lunch. The restaurant on-site is available for purchase if you’re on a non-inclusive pass.
What’s the best time of year to visit Diamante?
December through April (dry season) offers the best weather — warm, sunny, and dry. The tropical dry forest looks its most dramatic in the dry season as deciduous trees shed their leaves, revealing the park’s topography. Green season (May-November) is wetter and hotter, but lower crowds and often lower prices make it worthwhile.
Is the wildlife at the sanctuary wild or captive?
All animals at the sanctuary are either rescued from illegal trafficking or are non-releasable wild animals (injured or imprinted). The park does not breed animals for display. Scarlet macaws that can fly freely do so daily and return voluntarily — this is one of the clearest indicators that the operation is run with the animals’ welfare in mind.
Can I do Diamante as a day trip from San José?
Technically yes — about 4 hours each way. This makes for a very long day (12+ hours) and is not recommended unless you’re flexible on timing. Diamante is better accessed as part of a Guanacaste-based trip.
Related guides
Diamante sits in the heart of Guanacaste adventure country. After your Diamante day, the natural progression in the region is the volcanic landscape of Rincón de la Vieja National Park — a 90-minute drive inland that delivers boiling mud pots, steam vents, and primary dry forest trails.
If ziplines are your priority and you want to compare Diamante’s Superman circuit with the highland cloud forest experience, see our Monteverde ziplines guide and zip line safety and pricing guide.
For family trip planning across Guanacaste and Arenal, our family-friendly itinerary guide shows how to connect the best destinations for mixed-age groups.