Marino Ballena National Park
The beach is merely a five minute walk away, and the Marino Ballena National Park, location of the whale's tail, is a thirty minute walk down the beach (shown at right, from above). Some other beaches nearby that are within driving distance: Playa Tortuga (Ojochal), Playa Ventanas (Ojochal), Playa Hermosa (Uvita)
Surfing
Awesome "surf outfits" not included. We are located right next to a nice beach break, which can range from small to pretty decent. It's a beginner's dream wave. We offer board rentals and lessons. We also have boogie boards.
Snorkeling
Since we are located in Marino Ballena National Park, more commonly known as, the whales tail, this is the ideal place to stay for the under water enthusiast! Marino Ballena National Park is second only to Cano Island with great coral reef and fish diversity. We offer mask and snorkel rentals.
Slacklining
Keep your free time balanced with a jaunt on the slackline. Show off your skills or get someone to show you the ropes. Afterwards, head out for a surf and keep your feet on the board.
Volleyball
Come volley down with friends and family at the Flutterby. Or put together a few teams and have a tournament to determine the Flutter Champions!
Bouldering Wall
Bring your climbing shoes and traverse our bouldering wall. We recently added a 45 degree overhang and painted a mural over the whole thing.
Whale Watching
Most visitors will see whales on a boat tour during one of the longest whale watching seasons on the planet. The humpback whales migrate through the area between late July and November and again between December and March, coming alternately from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Visitors can also see bottlenose and spotted dolphins, sea birds, mangrove forests and sea caves.
Scuba Diving
Dive down beneath the waves and explore a different world with a PADI certified diving instructor. Explore just off the coast in Marino Ballena National Park, or take a longer trip to some world class diving at Caño Island.
Waterfall Tours
Drew offers the best waterfall tours around! The pic is of him at one of the most amazing places ever. The cliff jumping is optional but once you start, you can't stop. He offers private tours, which means there won't be hoards of people there when you are. The tours range from beginner to expert, depending on how much hiking and adventure you're up for. Lunch is included and delicious!
ATV Tours
Hang out with Will and Andy for a day and they'll take you on an adventure. Four-wheeling through the jungles of Costa Rica is an awesome experience! Check out some videos on facebook!
Canyoning
Enjoy a day of clambering over rocks and rappelling down waterfalls with your charismatic guides Scotti and Bob. Rappel down 6 waterfalls, then relax in the Uvita River before heading back to base camp.
Horseback Rides
Starting directly at The Flutterby House, the horseback tour winds up into the mountains through the rain forest filled with birds, monkeys, and the occasional sloth. Next, you head on down to the river for a look at some waterfalls and a quick dip in the river. And on down to the beach for an awesome gallop down the beach past the whales tail and back to The Flutterby House.
Farmer's Market and Saturday Baseball
Farmer's Market is every Saturday from 8-Noon and offers a variety of locally grown vegetables and local fish. There are baked goods and hand-made crafts. Afterward we head to softball, which is a slow pitch game that is super fun. Not simply a spectator's sport, everyone is encouraged to play and Drew keeps everyone well fed with hot dogs and hamburgers for sale.
You are completely surrounded by nature while zipping from tree to tree through primary rain forest. The canopy allows you the chance to see monkeys, birds and sloths.