Best Zip Line & Canopy Tours Near Tamarindo (2026)

Updated October 2026

These Tamarindo zip line tours are ranked by the most 4- and 5-star Google reviews this year. Diamante Eco Adventure Park, Skyline Canopy Tour and Black Stallion Eco Ranch lead the list, and all six are below.

Most ziplining near Tamarindo happens a short drive out of town, in the forested hills of Guanacaste. The courses differ a lot: some take an hour, one fills a full day with animals and lunch, and others add an optional free-fall drop, a bungee drop or a final line about a kilometer long.

How we ranked these

These are the zip line tours in Tamarindo with the most 4- and 5-star Google reviews this year. Recent reviews tell you what visitors think right now, not years ago. Every business here fits the category, is in or near Tamarindo and shows recent signs of being open.

Most zip line courses are outside town, so this list includes tours up to about 30 km from Tamarindo, like Diamante Eco Adventure Park, about 27 km away in Matapalo. Black Stallion Eco Ranch and Hacienda El Roble also appear in our other tour lists, and their counts include all their reviews this year, not only zip line ones.

Every business in Tamarindo is listed free on Tamarindo Guide. Featured businesses, the ones that support the guide, are usually included when they fit the category, and we always label them.

1. Diamante Eco Adventure Park

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179 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 4.5 average

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is a full-day park, not only a zip line. Its circuit on a hill above the ocean in Matapalo includes a head-first Superman line and a short freefall. Day passes can add an animal sanctuary with jaguars, sloths and frogs, a butterfly house, a coffee and chocolate tasting, and a buffet lunch with ocean views.

It suits families and groups who want to split up, since some can zip line while others visit the animals. Plan for a drive of about 27 km, and one guest warned of deep potholes on the road. Reviewers call it pricey, and a few felt some animal enclosures should be bigger.

2. Skyline Canopy Tour

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123 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 5.0 average

Sunset rides set Skyline Canopy Tour apart from the other courses near Tamarindo. Its lines near Cartagena, in the Santa Cruz area, run high in the trees, kids love the Tarzan rope swing, and thrill seekers can try an optional straight drop at the start of the course. A photographer goes with each group, and the tour takes about an hour.

Nervous first-timers do well here. Many guests, from 6-year-olds to people turning 50, say the guides kept them calm and safe on solid gear. Photos are sold at the end, and one guest felt the package held fewer photos than expected, so ask what’s included. In the quiet season, your family may have the course to itself.

3. Black Stallion Eco Ranch

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61 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 4.8 average

Black Stallion Eco Ranch’s zip line has 8 cables and takes about 90 minutes, and guests say the lines are fast. One group who had zip lined in La Fortuna found these quicker and more fun. The course runs through forest with ocean views, and the guides keep nervous riders laughing, including an anxious 12-year-old who ended up feeling safe.

Pick it if you want zip lining as part of a bigger ranch visit. You can add ATVs, a horse ride or a barbecue dinner, and spend a few hours in the shade by the pool afterward. One guest had trouble reaching the ranch by phone and WhatsApp, so book ahead and confirm your time in writing.

4. Canopy Monkey Jungle

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41 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 4.9 average

As the name suggests, monkeys are the draw at Canopy Monkey Jungle. Guests often land in trees with howler monkeys all around them, and they spot big iguanas too. You ride to the course by ATV or shuttle, it has about 7 to 10 lines, and you can try the last one upside down. Fresh pineapple and cold water wait at the end.

It’s a strong pick for families with young kids, since small children can ride tandem with a guide, and the guides speak English, Spanish and some French. Reviewers mention free transport from their rentals and little waiting. One family couldn’t book on the website and drove over a day ahead. Check the company name on any third-party booking.

5. Pinilla Canopy Tour

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7 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 5.0 average

Pinilla Canopy Tour mixes its zip lines with suspension bridges and a bungee drop. It sits next to a paintball field in the Santa Cruz area, and even a guest who is scared of heights loved the drop. Guides are known for being patient and funny. They film parts of the tour for you, and one group spotted a family of howler monkeys.

It suits families and first-timers who want a quieter tour. Some guests had the whole course to themselves, and parents say guides helped scared kids through every line. It’s outside town, so plan your ride there, and look for the paintball area if you can’t find the entrance.

6. Hacienda El Roble & Adventure Center

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5 4- and 5-star Google reviews in 2026 · 5.0 average

The big finish is what sets Hacienda El Roble & Adventure Center apart: after 8 or 9 lines, the last one runs about one kilometer. The full tour takes around two hours. The ranch in Coyolito also has lodging, and if you buy the photo package, the photos arrive by email the next day.

It works well for mixed-age groups. One party ranged from teens to people in their 80s, and kids aged 8 and 11 had a good time. Guests call the guides kind and focused on safety. Coyolito is a drive from Tamarindo, so plan your transport or ask about pickup when you book.

How to Choose a Zip Line Tour Near Tamarindo

Think about how much time you have. Skyline Canopy Tour and Canopy Monkey Jungle take about an hour. Black Stallion Eco Ranch takes about 90 minutes and Hacienda El Roble about two hours, while Diamante’s day passes can fill a full day with animals and lunch.

Pick your thrill level. Diamante has a head-first Superman line, Skyline has an optional free-fall at the start, and Pinilla has a bungee drop. If you have young kids or a nervous rider, look for reviews that mention patient guides or tandem rides, like those for Canopy Monkey Jungle and Skyline.

Check transport and photos before you book. Most courses are outside town, so ask if pickup is included. Many tours sell photos and videos at the end, and reviewers suggest asking what the package includes.

Quick comparison

#	Business	4- and 5-star reviews in 2026	Average rating	Best for
1	Diamante Eco Adventure Park	179	4.5	Full day with wildlife
2	Skyline Canopy Tour	123	5.0	Nervous first-timers, sunset rides
3	Black Stallion Eco Ranch	61	4.8	Zip line plus ranch combos
4	Canopy Monkey Jungle	41	4.9	Families with young kids
5	Pinilla Canopy Tour	7	5.0	Quiet tours, extra thrills
6	Hacienda El Roble & Adventure Center	5	5.0	Mixed-age groups, long final line

Frequently asked questions

Is there ziplining in Tamarindo, Costa Rica?

Yes. Canopy Monkey Jungle and Black Stallion Eco Ranch are in the Tamarindo area, and the other courses on this list are a drive away in Santa Cruz, Coyolito and Matapalo. Ask about pickup, since you’ll need a ride to most courses.

Which Tamarindo canopy tours are good for kids?

Canopy Monkey Jungle lets small children ride tandem with a guide, and Skyline Canopy Tour gets praise from families with kids as young as 6. Hacienda El Roble had kids aged 8 and 11 on its course. Check each company’s age and weight rules before you book.

How long does a zip line tour near Tamarindo take?

Most tours on this list take one to two hours, not counting travel. Reviewers say Skyline Canopy Tour and Canopy Monkey Jungle take about an hour, Black Stallion about 90 minutes and Hacienda El Roble about two hours.

Can you combine zip lining with other tours near Tamarindo?

Yes. Black Stallion Eco Ranch pairs its zip line with ATVs, horse rides and a barbecue dinner. Diamante Eco Adventure Park adds an animal sanctuary, a coffee and chocolate tasting and a buffet lunch to its passes.

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Best Zip Line Tours Near Tamarindo in 2026