Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot Springs
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Most booked
Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot SpringsFull-day adventure at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano with horseback riding, Class II–III tubing, canopy zipline, hot springs and lunch. Transport and equipment included.
172 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Costa Rica Mangrove Boat Tour: Isla Damas Wildlife & Easy Ride
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Costa Rica Mangrove Boat Tour: Isla Damas Wildlife & Easy RideFloat quietly through Costa Rica’s Isla Damas mangroves, spot monkeys and sloths, enjoy fresh fruit, and relax on a boat tour with a certified local guide, wheelchair accessible.
169 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Jungle Night Tour in Quepos: Nocturnal wildlife spotting
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★Top rated
Jungle Night Tour in Quepos: Nocturnal wildlife spottingJungle night tour in Quepos with live guide, spotting scope and flashlights. Hike a protected forest for 2 hours to find frogs, snakes.
169 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 60per person
San Jose: Downtown Bar Crawl with Shots & Entry Fees
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Best value
San Jose: Downtown Bar Crawl with Shots & Entry FeesJump into San Jose’s nightlife with a downtown bar crawl: includes shots, local beer or Smirnoff, and covers at top bars. Meet locals, laugh, and feel the city’s pulse.
169 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
Thu–Sat
21:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per 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
Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa: Learn to Ride Waves
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa: Learn to Ride WavesFirst-time surfers in Santa Teresa learn wave reading and pop-ups in 90 minutes with a local instructor, board and rashguard included.
167 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
White Water Rafting Naranjo River Quepos: Class III & IV Rapids
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White Water Rafting Naranjo River Quepos: Class III & IV RapidsHalf-day white water rafting on the Naranjo River near Quepos with professional guide, snacks and all gear included.
167 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Quepos: ATV Rainforest Tour & Waterfall Swimming
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Travelers' pick
Quepos: ATV Rainforest Tour & Waterfall SwimmingATV off-road adventure from Quepos through Costa Rican rainforest with waterfall swim, traditional lunch, and bilingual guide. Hotel pickup included, 15-mile route.
167 reviews
4.76★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 124per person
Quepos Catamaran: Manuel Antonio Whale & Snorkel Tour
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Quepos Catamaran: Manuel Antonio Whale & Snorkel TourCatamaran tour from Quepos along Manuel Antonio coast with whale and dolphin sightings, snorkeling at Biesanz beach, lunch and drinks included. 3 hours, all ages welcome.
166 reviews
4.76★
Duration
3h
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 3,200per person
Costa Rica: Coffee, Chocolate & Cooking Tour with Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Coffee, Chocolate & Cooking Tour with TastingsFeel like family on a hands-on Costa Rica coffee tour: walk the fields, roast beans, make chocolate, cook empanadas, and taste fresh sugarcane. Includes samples & guide.
166 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 47per person
Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure Tour
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Travelers' pick
Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure TourFeel the wind on a zip line, ride ATVs through Costa Rica’s towns, and spot monkeys near Flamingo Beach: includes gear and local guide, with easy pickup options.
165 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h 10m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Manuel Antonio Park tour with naturalist guide: 3 monkeys
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Manuel Antonio Park tour with naturalist guide: 3 monkeysManuel Antonio National Park guided tour in Costa Rica with certified naturalist, binoculars included.
165 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 80per person
Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain Trails
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Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain TrailsStep into Uvita’s rainforest after dark, spot snakes, frogs & sloths with a passionate guide, and walk mountain trails: boots & lanterns included for your adventure.
165 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 90per person
Costa Rica Zipline: Nativo Jungle Adventure & Tarzan Swing
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica Zipline: Nativo Jungle Adventure & Tarzan SwingFeel the rush on a Costa Rica zipline tour through Nativo’s jungle trails, with Tarzan swing, Superman cable, and fresh fruit included. Gear up with local guides.
165 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest Guide
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Travelers' pick
Private Natural History Walk Monteverde: Cloud Forest GuideWalk the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a private guide who knows where the wildlife is hiding: three hours on mostly flat trails, just your group and the forest.
165 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
ATV Riding in La Fortuna: Private with Hot Springs
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in La Fortuna: Private with Hot SpringsRide your own 500cc ATV on private forest trails in La Fortuna, then soak in natural hot springs deep in the rainforest with a bilingual guide.
165 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 160per person
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip
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Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day TripWatch monkeys, crocodiles & rare birds from a boat in Palo Verde, then share a Costa Rican lunch & see Chorotega pottery made by hand. Includes pickup.
165 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure & River Views with Snacks
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Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure & River Views with SnacksFeel the rush of Rio Celeste tubing, float past vibrant jungle, and snack riverside. Includes all gear, towels, and a local guide for a relaxed adventure.
164 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 69US$ 59per person
Arenal Volcano Rainforest Hike & Hanging Bridges: Full-Day Combo
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Arenal Volcano Rainforest Hike & Hanging Bridges: Full-Day ComboHike rainforest trails around Arenal Volcano, cross suspended bridges above the canopy, and soak in thermo mineral hot springs with a local guide and hotel pickup.
163 reviews
4.69★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:20
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 131per person
Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal & Hummingbird Bird-Watching Tour
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal & Hummingbird Bird-Watching TourSpot Resplendent Quetzals, hummingbirds & endemic species at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde. Small groups (max 8), spotting scope included, electric cart option available.
163 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50US$ 43per person
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