Top Things to Do in Guanacaste and Northwest

We compared all 541 experiences in Guanacaste and Northwest so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 541 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Liberia Airport to Playa Conchal: Private Transfer & Pickup
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Liberia Airport to Playa Conchal: Private Transfer & PickupPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Westin Playa Conchal with bilingual driver, bottled water, and 24/7 support. One hour drive, fixed price, name sign at arrivals.
136 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per group
Tamarindo: Beginner Surf Lessons with Local Instructors
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: Beginner Surf Lessons with Local InstructorsFeel the thrill of catching your first wave in Tamarindo with a local surf instructor, all gear included. Small group or private options, plus flexible meeting point.
135 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Tamarindo Surf Lessons Small Classes Certified Instructors
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Tamarindo Surf Lessons Small Classes Certified InstructorsSmall-group surf lessons in Tamarindo with certified instructors, four students per teacher, and all equipment included.
134 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Papagayo Peninsula: Private Zipline Tour with 17 Platforms
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Travelers' pick
Papagayo Peninsula: Private Zipline Tour with 17 PlatformsFeel the rush on a private zipline tour in Papagayo’s dry forest canopy, with 17 platforms, hanging bridges, and hotel pickup included for easy adventure.
131 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Welcome Drinks
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Welcome DrinksPrivate airport pickup at Liberia with named driver, late-model Mercedes, cold water and beer, flight tracking, and no waiting fees if delayed.
130 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall
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★Top rated
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & WaterfallPrivate tour from Liberia through coffee and cacao plantations, a wildlife park, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall: walk easy trails, taste what you learn.
130 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Playas del Coco: Coffee & Chocolate Making Class with Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Playas del Coco: Coffee & Chocolate Making Class with TastingsLearn to roast and grind coffee and cacao at an artisan factory in Playas del Coco. Includes tastings, breakfast, and hotel pickup. Two hours total.
129 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo
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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoRio Celeste waterfall in Tenorio National Park and Ranitas sloth sanctuary. Private guide, hiking, lunch at local restaurant. Hotel pickup from Tamarindo included.
127 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h–11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Sámara Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes & Equipment Included
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Sámara Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes & Equipment IncludedSmall-group surf lessons in Sámara with 2 hours instruction, rash guard and board included. Female instructors, kids from age 3, tailored to your level.
127 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · SV · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Scuba Diving from Tamarindo: Catalina Islands, 2 dives
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Scuba Diving from Tamarindo: Catalina Islands, 2 divesDive the Catalina Islands from Tamarindo with a divemaster guide, two dives at separate sites, and snacks and soft drinks on the boat.
127 reviews
4.77★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:40
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 152per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with GuideTwo-hour boat tour through Tamarindo's mangrove estuary within the Baulas marine park, led by a naturalist guide in English or Spanish with free roundtrip.
124 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 47US$ 42per person
La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the fallsHike to La Leona Waterfall in Rincón de la Vieja with a local guide, swim to the base, and enjoy lunch on the stone beach.
124 reviews
4.91★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Samara: Werner Sauter Reserve Hike & Mango Tasting Tour
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Travelers' pick
Samara: Werner Sauter Reserve Hike & Mango Tasting TourFeel the crunch of dry forest trails in Samara, taste fresh mangos, and hear rare wildlife stories on a guided hike. Includes hotel pickup and local guide.
122 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 47per person
Private Surf Lesson Tamarindo Beach: Local Instructors
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Travelers' pick
Private Surf Lesson Tamarindo Beach: Local InstructorsTwo-hour private surf lesson in Tamarindo with local instructors who know the break, plus board, rash guard and fresh coconut water after you come back in.
121 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Two reef sessions with a guide
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Two reef sessions with a guideSnorkel two reefs near Tamarindo with a professional guide, tropical snacks and all equipment included: depart early morning, return by noon so the rest of your day stays open.
121 reviews
4.43★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:40
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio 8-Day Tour
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Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio 8-Day TourFeel the mist of La Fortuna waterfall, walk Monteverde’s hanging bridges, and spot wildlife on Manuel Antonio’s beaches. Includes hotels, breakfast, excursions, transfers.
121 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8d
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupfromUS$ 1,617per person
Liberia: Zip Line, Waterslide & Hot Springs All-Day Adventure
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Liberia: Zip Line, Waterslide & Hot Springs All-Day AdventureFull-day combo tour near Rincón de la Vieja volcano with zip line, waterslide, horseback riding, mud bath and hot springs. Includes buffet lunch and hotel pickup.
120 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with LunchPrivate full-day waterfall tour from Tamarindo with tubing, cave swimming, cliff jumping and lunch. Includes transport, guide, snacks. Hiking shoes required.
120 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h–10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person
La Leona Waterfall & River Tubing Guanacaste Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall & River Tubing Guanacaste Costa RicaRiver tubing and waterfall hike in Guanacaste's Rincón de la Vieja region. Includes helmets, life jackets, rope climb to cave pool. 4.5 hours total, moderate fitness required.
117 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
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Best value
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIRFeel that last bit of Costa Rica on a private transfer to LIR airport, with hotel pickup, local driver, and all insurances included. Book your ride for peace of mind.
114 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
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