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Top Things to Do in Playa Hermosa

We compared all 161 experiences in Playa Hermosa so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 161 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
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Most booked
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot SpringsFull-day volcano adventure from Tamarindo with 8 ziplines, 5km river tubing, lunch and natural hot springs. Hotel pickup 6am–7:40am, includes guide and transport.
1,578 reviews
4.80★
Duration
8h–12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Ziplining: Ocean Views & Wildlife
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★Top rated
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Ziplining: Ocean Views & WildlifeZip line over ocean views and a hanging bridge at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Costa Rica, with animal sanctuary access and lunch included.
1,502 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
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Best value
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallFull-day tour from Tamarindo with Rio Celeste waterfall hike, sloth sanctuary visit, and Llanos de Cortés swim. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees included. 6:30am start.
1,187 reviews
4.62★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person

Recommended (7)

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
1,008 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h–8h
fromUS$ 160per person
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary: Skip the Line
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Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary: Skip the Line
888 reviews
4.61★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 55per person
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
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Travelers' pick
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
800 reviews
4.68★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 125per person
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
748 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h–9h
fromUS$ 190per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open bar
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open bar
685 reviews
4.58★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 132per person
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-First
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Travelers' pick
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-First
648 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 92per person
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
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Travelers' pick
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
612 reviews
4.60★
Duration
15h
fromUS$ 230per person

Top rated (10)

Costa Rica: ATV Beach Ride & Playa Rajada Swim from Dreams
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Costa Rica: ATV Beach Ride & Playa Rajada Swim from DreamsFeel the rush of an ATV ride from Dreams Las Mareas, winding through Costa Rica’s wild beaches, small towns, and tropical trails. Includes water & local stops.
100 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
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
Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day Trip
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Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day TripPrivate day trip from your Costa Rica hotel to Río Celeste waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with sloth spotting and a coffee tour.
102 reviews
4.98★
Duration
10h–11h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person
Costa Rica Sloth Rainforest Private Tour & Waterfall Swim
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Costa Rica Sloth Rainforest Private Tour & Waterfall SwimSwim beneath a rainforest waterfall, spot sloths and toucans, and taste Costa Rican coffee on this private tour with local lunch. Book now for pickup.
101 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h–6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 450per group
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La FortunaTube down the turquoise Rio Celeste for an hour and a half, then spot sloths, monkeys and exotic birds on the drive back through Tenorio Volcano National.
236 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike Guanacaste: Cave & River Canyon Adventure
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall Hike Guanacaste: Cave & River Canyon AdventureHalf-day waterfall hike in Guanacaste with cave passages, rope descents and turquoise pools. Minimum 2 people, includes fruit snack and waterproof bag. 1.3 miles each way.
150 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Costa Rica: Zipline, Hot Springs & Horseback Day Tour
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Costa Rica: Zipline, Hot Springs & Horseback Day TourWake up to Costa Rica’s wild side: ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs and local flavors on a full-day adventure near Rincón de la Vieja. Includes pickup and lunch.
168 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day except Saturday
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Miravalles Volcano: Crater Hike & Hot Springs with Waterfall
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Miravalles Volcano: Crater Hike & Hot Springs with WaterfallHike Miravalles volcano's active crater with hot springs and mud bath near Liberia. Includes Llanos de Cortés waterfall, rainforest bridges, lunch and hotel transport.
112 reviews
4.95★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible PickupStep into Guanacaste with a private Liberia Airport transfer: cold drinks, friendly local drivers, and flexible pickup even if your flight’s late. Easy booking.
425 reviews
4.94★
Duration
45m–1h 25m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Palo Verde boat safari + coffee & culture: Wildlife & lunch
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Travelers' pick
Palo Verde boat safari + coffee & culture: Wildlife & lunchSix hours exploring Palo Verde National Park on the Tempisque River: spot monkeys, crocodiles and birds, then eat wood-fired lunch and watch Chorotega potters work.
346 reviews
4.93★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person

Lowest price (10)

Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
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Travelers' pick
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
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
Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay Eggs
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Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay EggsWalk remote beaches north of Playa Grande after dark to watch Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles nest and lay eggs.
218 reviews
4.22★
Duration
4h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Horseback Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Pacific Ocean stop included
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Horseback Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Pacific Ocean stop includedRide through dry tropical forest and backcountry trails at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Playa Hermosa, with a stop at the Pacific Ocean.
43 reviews
4.49★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Arenal Night Walk: Wild Frog Sanctuary After Dark
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Arenal Night Walk: Wild Frog Sanctuary After DarkNight walk through Arenal's wild frog sanctuary with a naturalist guide spotting 28 frog species and rainforest wildlife on flat trails.
86 reviews
4.57★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
ATV Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Private Trails
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ATV Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Private TrailsRide your own ATV through jungle and lowland forest at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Costa Rica, with a local guide, safety orientation and views of the Pacific Ocean.
114 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1h
Every day except Tuesday
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: Rivers and Forest Trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: Rivers and Forest TrailsRide your own ATV through Playa Hermosa's forest and river crossings, with a guide leading you past Sardinal and Obandito villages on rocky and muddy trails for two hours.
31 reviews
4.74★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
ATV riding near Playa Flamingo: Waterfall and farm trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV riding near Playa Flamingo: Waterfall and farm trailsRide your own ATV for two hours from Playa Flamingo, climbing to a waterfall and organic farm or tackling rocky beach terrain with an experienced guide.
46 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Black River Tubing Adventure: 5 km of Class 2-3 Rapids
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Black River Tubing Adventure: 5 km of Class 2-3 RapidsTube down 5 km of Class 2-3 rapids on the Black River in individual tube rafts with guides.
28 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River Views
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River ViewsRide your own ATV through La Fortuna rainforest on muddy trails and river crossings, with guide, helmet and hotel pickup included: 3 hours of mud.
368 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105US$ 100per person
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Playa Hermosa at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs, US$ 145 (8h–12h, 4.80★ · 1,578).
  • Top rated: Diamante Eco Adventure Park Ziplining: Ocean Views & Wildlife, US$ 145 (3h, 4.75★ · 1,502).
  • Best value: Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall, US$ 135 (12h, 4.62★ · 1,187).

Of the 161 experiences: 158 with free cancellation, 138 with instant confirmation, 134 with hotel pickup and 76 bookable last-minute.

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