Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & Waterfalls
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La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & WaterfallsRappel three jungle waterfalls and paddle Class III-IV rapids near La Fortuna in one eight-hour adventure with hotel pickup, lunch and an expert guide.
252 reviews
4.99★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 176per person
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
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Travelers' pick
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséWake up early in San José for a Pacuare River rafting adventure, with hotel pickup, breakfast, expert guides, and riverside lunch included. Book your spot today.
252 reviews
4.67★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Snorkeling at Caño Island from Drake Bay: Two reefs and a beach
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling at Caño Island from Drake Bay: Two reefs and a beachSnorkel two sites around Caño Island from Drake Bay with guide, equipment, lunch and park fees included. The boat ride takes 45 minutes each way.
251 reviews
4.75★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 95per person
Playa Grande Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes for Beginners
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Travelers' pick
Playa Grande Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes for BeginnersLearn to surf at Playa Grande in a 2-hour lesson with a maximum of 4 students per instructor.
251 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Puerto Limon & Cahuita: Tortuguero Canals, Fruit Tasting, Beach Hike
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Travelers' pick
Puerto Limon & Cahuita: Tortuguero Canals, Fruit Tasting, Beach HikeStart with a boat ride on the Tortuguero Canals, taste fresh fruit by a banana plantation, and walk Cahuita’s wild coast: includes pickup from Puerto Limon port.
251 reviews
4.90★
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Scuba Diving in Tamarindo: Try Diving Without Certification
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Scuba Diving in Tamarindo: Try Diving Without CertificationScuba dive without certification in Tamarindo with a guide, two dives at different sites, and all gear included.
242 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Hiking & Wildlife Spotting
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Hiking & Wildlife SpottingPrivate guided hike through Manuel Antonio National Park with certified guide, wildlife viewing, and park entry. Small groups, forest trails, ocean viewpoints.
242 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 90per person
Intro Scuba Diving at Catalina Islands: 2 Open Water Dives
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Travelers' pick
Intro Scuba Diving at Catalina Islands: 2 Open Water DivesLearn to scuba dive in Costa Rica with a PADI instructor, then do two open water dives at Catalina Islands and North Island in a single 5-hour session.
240 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h
Mon–Sat
06:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 223per person
Naranjo River Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV from Manuel Antonio
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Naranjo River Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV from Manuel AntonioWhitewater rafting on the Naranjo River near Quepos with a bilingual guide, lunch and hotel pickup included.
239 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
08:00
Season until 10 DecLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day Pass
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day PassDay pass to Costa Rica's most visited private nature park near San José. Five waterfalls, cloud forest trails, 100+ rescued animals, hummingbird feeding, and free parking.
238 reviews
4.32★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Playa Flamingo: Catalina Islands Snorkeling & Two Dive Sites
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Travelers' pick
Playa Flamingo: Catalina Islands Snorkeling & Two Dive SitesTwo 40-minute snorkeling sessions around Catalina Islands from Playa Flamingo, spotting sharks, rays and reef fish. Hotel pickup included, equipment provided, departs 7:30am.
237 reviews
4.56★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk, Beaches & Photos with Mauro
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk, Beaches & Photos with MauroClose-up wildlife moments and beach time in Manuel Antonio. Walk with a certified guide, see sloths and monkeys, photos through a Swarovski scope, includes transport option.
236 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
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 Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim & Arenal Volcano Hike
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La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim & Arenal Volcano HikeFeel the rainforest from above on hanging bridges, swim at La Fortuna waterfall, and hike Arenal Volcano: all with lunch at a family ranch and hotel pickup included.
235 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per person
Quepos: Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling
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Travelers' pick
Quepos: Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling55-foot catamaran from Quepos pier to Manuel Antonio National Park with snorkeling, lunch, 4 drinks and wildlife viewing. 6–7 hours, all ages, hotel pickup included.
233 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay
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Travelers' pick
Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake BayWatch wild dolphins and humpback whales in Drake Bay waters aboard Delfin Amor, a custom-built boat staffed by marine biologists who guide your snorkeling adventure.
232 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La Fortuna
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Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La FortunaFeel the wild side of Caño Negro on a Rio Frio boat trip from La Fortuna, spot monkeys and caimans, enjoy local lunch, with pickup included for easy booking.
232 reviews
4.83★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:15
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide
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San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide3-hour walking tour of San Jose's markets, colonial architecture and coffee culture with local guide. Includes Mercado Central, ice cream and tastings. Groups under 12.
231 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
Mon, Fri and Sat
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
Tortuguero Canal Tour by Canoe: Wildlife & Hidden Waterways
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Best value
Tortuguero Canal Tour by Canoe: Wildlife & Hidden WaterwaysPaddle through Tortuguero National Park's narrow canals by canoe with a certified guide, spotting wildlife from mammals to birds across two and a half.
229 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Damas Island: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Damas Island: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife with Local GuideFloat through Damas Island’s mangrove canals by kayak, spot monkeys and sloths up close, and join a local guide for a hands-on eco tour: includes fresh fruit and water.
229 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
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