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We compared all 299 experiences in Central Pacific so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 299 experiences from US$ 22 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide
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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature GuideFollow a nature specialist through Manuel Antonio, spot monkeys and sloths, snap photos with a pro scope, and relax at the park’s beaches: includes snacks & pickup.★ 4.81 (4,586)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
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La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano Combo TourHike Arenal Volcano's 1968 lava field, swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, and cross 6 hanging bridges through rainforest canopy with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup.★ 4.91 (1,878)8h–9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch
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Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & LunchWatch monkeys leap, spot iguanas, and glide through Damas Island’s mangroves near Manuel Antonio. Includes flexible pickup, boat ride, and Costa Rican lunch.★ 4.86 (2,905)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person

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Ziplining in Manuel Antonio: Central America's Longest Twin Line
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Ziplining in Manuel Antonio: Central America's Longest Twin Line★ 4.95 (1,685)4h 30mfromUS$ 90per person
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco
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Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco★ 4.94 (1,668)8hfromUS$ 174per person
Costa Rica Waterfall Tour: 5 locations with swimming holes
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Costa Rica Waterfall Tour: 5 locations with swimming holes★ 4.98 (1,605)7hfromUS$ 150per person
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
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Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs★ 4.80 (1,572)8h–12hfromUS$ 145per person
La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop
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La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop★ 4.91 (1,537)4hfromUS$ 95per person
Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing
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Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing★ 4.87 (1,477)2h 30mfromUS$ 90per person
ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfalls
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ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfalls★ 4.84 (1,372)3hfromUS$ 85per person

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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class
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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group ClassTwo-hour group surfing lesson in Jaco with instructor, board, rashguard and sunscreen included. Learn the basics in chest-deep water.★ 5.00 (121)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with Equipment
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Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with EquipmentLearn to surf at Manuel Antonio with instructors offering 20+ years experience. All gear provided, safety briefing, and wave-reading technique. Small groups.★ 5.00 (108)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel Pickup
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Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel PickupHalf-day rafting on Naranjo River near Quepos with class 3 rapids and safety kayaker. 1.5 hours on water, small groups, snacks included. 25 min from Manuel Antonio.★ 5.00 (106)3h 45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma: Learn to Stand Up
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma: Learn to Stand UpTwo-hour surf lesson in Montezuma with certified instructors teaching beginners and advanced surfers in white water and ocean swells. Includes surfboard.★ 5.00 (101)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure Tour
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Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure TourFeel the rush near Manuel Antonio with rappelling, ziplining, and waterfall adventures in the Costa Rican rainforest. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and lunch.★ 4.99 (355)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Ziplining in Quepos: 10 lines, 16 platforms & suspension bridges
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Ziplining in Quepos: 10 lines, 16 platforms & suspension bridgesZip line above Manuel Antonio's jungle canopy on 10 lines across 16 platforms, including suspension bridges and an optional 100-foot waterfall rappel.★ 4.99 (326)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Savegre Rafting in Costa Rica: Class 2 & 3 rapids
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Savegre Rafting in Costa Rica: Class 2 & 3 rapidsWhite water rafting on the Savegre River in Costa Rica with certified guides, lunch and all equipment included: class 2 and 3 rapids suitable for families and first-timers.★ 4.99 (221)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Manuel Antonio Wildlife Tour: Sloths & Monkeys with Guide
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Manuel Antonio Wildlife Tour: Sloths & Monkeys with GuideGuided wildlife tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with certified naturalist, telescopes and binoculars included, spot sloths.★ 4.99 (205)1h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Manuel Antonio Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Beginner Class & Board Rental
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Manuel Antonio Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Beginner Class & Board RentalSurf lesson at Espadilla Norte Beach in Manuel Antonio with instructor Glen. Surfboard included, plus free practice time after. All levels welcome, tropical fruit provided.★ 4.99 (110)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elements
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Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elementsZipline and rappel through jungle canopy near Quepos with waterfall descents and a Tarzan swing. Hotel pickup and meals included in this 10-element adventure.★ 4.98 (842)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 158per person

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Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour
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Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour2-hour guided nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with bilingual naturalist guide, professional equipment & video. Park entry separate. Min 2 people.★ 5.00 (10)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Manuel Antonio National Park guided wildlife spotting tour
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Manuel Antonio National Park guided wildlife spotting tourWalk the main trails of Manuel Antonio National Park for 2 to 3 hours with a bilingual guide and Swarovski spotting scopes.★ 4.92 (783)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided hike: Heart of the Forest trail
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Monteverde Cloud Forest guided hike: Heart of the Forest trailGuided 2.5-hour hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with naturalist and binoculars. Spot quetzals, toucans and spider monkeys.★ 4.85 (85)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & Wildlife
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Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & WildlifeSpend a morning or afternoon on a secluded stretch of Manuel Antonio beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards included.★ 4.97 (108)1h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens: Guided Bug & Butterfly Tour
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Monteverde Butterfly Gardens: Guided Bug & Butterfly TourStep inside Monteverde Butterfly Gardens for a hands-on tour with local guides, up-close insect encounters, and three butterfly habitats. Includes entry and expert guide.★ 4.68 (97)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local GuideStart your Manuel Antonio adventure with a local guide, spot monkeys and sloths up close, capture wildlife photos, and unwind on the park’s beautiful beaches. Includes HD spotting scope and flexible beach time.★ 4.94 (1,163)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Scope Photos
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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Scope PhotosWatch sloths, monkeys, and iguanas up close in Manuel Antonio, walk forest trails with a local guide, and swim at white sand beaches, includes digiscoping photos.★ 4.79 (631)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park Entry
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Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park EntryGuided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with certified local guide, park entry included, wildlife spotting with telescope equipment, and beach time. Fruits and drinks provided.★ 4.83 (446)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife spotting tour with scope
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Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife spotting tour with scopeWalk Manuel Antonio's main trails with a certified guide who spots wildlife for you to photograph through a spotting scope.★ 4.96 (315)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Manuel Antonio Park wildlife tour: Sloths, monkeys & beach
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Manuel Antonio Park wildlife tour: Sloths, monkeys & beachGuided wildlife walking tour through Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica with a bilingual naturalist, spotting scope for close-up animal views.★ 4.93 (491)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
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Central Pacific at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide, US$ 49 (4h, 4.81★ · 4,586).
  • Top rated: La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano Combo Tour, US$ 154 (8h–9h, 4.91★ · 1,878).
  • Best value: Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch, US$ 75 (4h, 4.86★ · 2,905).

Of the 299 experiences: 273 with free cancellation, 252 with instant confirmation, 171 with hotel pickup and 161 last-minute.

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