For those wishing to sojourn into the surrounding country side or take part in some of the different activities in the area, a number of different options are available. Fisherman interested in trying a different kind of Costa Rican fishing experience may want to try their luck on the beach or at the nearby Portal?iver mouth. Snook and red and black snapper are plentiful, with catches by locals weighing as much as 30 lbs. Horseback tours are available along the beach or into the surrounding forest covered hillsides. Lots of wildlife, beautiful views and refreshing waterfalls make these trips well worth the price of admission. In a country where ‘Pura Vida’ is the way of life and ‘ma?’ doesn’t mean tomorrow, Playa Matapalo is a place where a person can truly get away from it all and still have a great burger.