If you’re looking for things to do in Santa Teresa beyond the surf and the beach, see that same stretch of coast from the open cockpit of a gyrocopter. Adventure Flights’ scenic tours take off from Cóbano Airport, about 17 minutes by car from Santa Teresa and 7 minutes from Montezuma. Each aircraft carries one passenger and the pilot.
What can you see from the air?
On the southern Nicoya Peninsula, the shoreline shifts from Santa Teresa’s beaches to the rocky coast of Mal País and the area around Cabuya. From above you can see where the forest meets the Pacific and how the beaches follow the curve of the coast. Our flying area also includes Manzanillo. Your pilot chooses a route based on the flight length and the day’s conditions. Wildlife sightings vary with the season and conditions.
Choose a 30-, 45- or 60-minute flight
- 30 minutes. A first taste of open-cockpit flying that fits around a morning at the beach or a surf lesson.
- 45 minutes. More time to take in the coastline and forest from the air. A good middle option if you have the morning free.
- 60 minutes. An hour in the air for travelers who want more time to fly and photograph the landscape.
Compare flight lengths and check current prices. Listed prices include taxes and are per passenger.
How to fit a flight into your Santa Teresa trip
Allow time to drive from Santa Teresa, Mal País or Montezuma and arrive at the airport 15 minutes before your confirmed time. If you’re traveling with a partner or friends, ask about back-to-back slots. Leave extra time if you also have an airline flight that day. If you’re staying on the peninsula for several days, booking early in your trip gives you room to reschedule around the weather.
What to know before booking
- Passenger requirements. Minimum age 9, minimum height 120 cm and maximum weight 120 kg per passenger.
- Weather and payment. Pay after the flight. If conditions prevent takeoff, you can reschedule or cancel at no cost.
- Photos. Bring your phone and use the safety strap we provide, or bring a camera with its own strap. Follow your pilot’s instructions.
Check availability on WhatsApp. Tell us your date, how many people would like to fly and your preferred flight length.
