Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Horse riding tour Long Beach: River, jungle and beach
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Horse riding tour Long Beach: River, jungle and beachRide through Guanacaste forest and across Buenavista river on horseback, then paddle into the Pacific at a deserted grey-sand beach, calm horses.
162 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Cahuita & Bribri Waterfall: Wildlife Walks, Swim & Fruit Snack
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Travelers' pick
Cahuita & Bribri Waterfall: Wildlife Walks, Swim & Fruit SnackWake to the sounds of Cahuita’s rainforest, spot sloths and monkeys with a local guide, then swim at Bribri Waterfall and taste fresh fruit. Includes private transport.
162 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden Beach
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Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden BeachWatch sea turtles lay eggs on a dark, car-free beach near Tamarindo. Includes 40-minute drive, guided walk, water and flashlight. Evening tour, small groups.
162 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Puntarenas boat tour: Tárcoles River wildlife & buffet lunch
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Puntarenas boat tour: Tárcoles River wildlife & buffet lunchBoat tour through the Tárcoles River rainforest with a bilingual guide, including a walk, fruit tasting, and buffet lunch from Puntarenas port.
162 reviews
4.54★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: Wildlife from a Quiet Raft
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Peñas Blancas River Safari Float: Wildlife from a Quiet RaftFloat the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna with a naturalist guide who spots camouflaged species in dense forest, hotel pickup included.
161 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop
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Travelers' pick
San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting WorkshopMake your own chocolate at a San José factory workshop. Taste cocoa stages, craft personalized bars, take home your creations. 2–3 hours, all supplies included.
161 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · DE · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Cooking Class in Nosara: Learn Costa Rican Food on Wood Fire
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Cooking Class in Nosara: Learn Costa Rican Food on Wood FireLearn traditional Costa Rican cooking from a local chef in Nosara using a wood-fired fogón kitchen. Two hours hands-on, lunch and juice included.
160 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Playa Flamingo
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Playa FlamingoFour-hour catamaran snorkeling from Playa Flamingo with grilled meal, unlimited cocktails and waterslide: dolphins, turtles and whales are possible.
160 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Monteverde: Canopy Zipline & Hanging Bridges 3-Hour
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde: Canopy Zipline & Hanging Bridges 3-Hour13 ziplines and 8 hanging bridges through Monteverde's cloud forest. 3-hour adventure with safety gear, bilingual guide, and optional Tarzan Swing. Morning or afternoon start.
160 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 131per person
Liberia Airport to La Fortuna: Private Transfer 1-6 Passengers
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Liberia Airport to La Fortuna: Private Transfer 1-6 PassengersPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to La Fortuna with air-conditioned van, bilingual driver & hotel drop-off. 1-6 passengers, one free hour stop included.
159 reviews
4.94★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 249per group
Manuel Antonio Waterfalls Tour: Small Group, Hidden Mulguri
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Manuel Antonio Waterfalls Tour: Small Group, Hidden MulguriWhat does a waterfall tour in Manuel Antonio actually look like when you skip the crowded spots? Small group tour to Mulguri with three waterfalls.
158 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h–7h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
Sarapiqui River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna
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Sarapiqui River Rafting Class III-IV from La FortunaWhite water rafting on the Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna with professional guide, equipment and lunch included.
157 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Ziplining La Fortuna: Rappel, Horseback & Indigenous Village
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining La Fortuna: Rappel, Horseback & Indigenous VillageZipline seven lines above the rainforest canopy near La Fortuna, rappel an 80-meter waterfall.
157 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h 30m
Mon
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 167per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzal & Endemic Species
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzal & Endemic SpeciesCertified guide leads a 5-hour birdwatching tour through Monteverde's cloudforest with spotting scope to find Resplendent Quetzals.
157 reviews
4.92★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
La Fortuna: Night Wildlife Walk & Frogs at Ecocentro Danaus
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Night Wildlife Walk & Frogs at Ecocentro DanausStep into the rainforest after dark in La Fortuna. Spot frogs, reptiles, sloths, and more on a guided night walk with flashlights: includes water refill and day pass.
156 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle Adventure
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Best value
Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle AdventureHorseback riding tour in Jaco with guide, helmet and water included: ride through open range and beach jungle spotting sloths, monkeys and macaws. All riding levels welcome.
156 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 64US$ 41per person
Monteverde: Sky Walk, Tram & Zipline Combo 5-Hour Tour
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde: Sky Walk, Tram & Zipline Combo 5-Hour Tour5-hour Monteverde cloud forest tour with suspension bridges, gondola ride and 2.5-mile zipline. Small groups, hotel pickup included. See volcanoes weather permitting.
156 reviews
4.67★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 198per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All Levels
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All LevelsTwo-hour surf lessons in Tamarindo for beginners and intermediate surfers, with instructor-led ocean safety, technique and mindset coaching.
156 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Jacó: Rainforest Aerial Tram & Zipline with Gardens
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Travelers' pick
Jacó: Rainforest Aerial Tram & Zipline with GardensFeel the ocean breeze on a rainforest aerial tram, zipline above Jacó’s treetops, and wander butterfly gardens. Includes all gear and local guide support.
155 reviews
4.66★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Quepos: Chocolate, Coffee & Sugarcane Mill Tour
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Quepos: Chocolate, Coffee & Sugarcane Mill TourLearn how Costa Rican chocolate, coffee and sugarcane are made on a 2-hour guided tour from Quepos. Includes tastings, a working trapiche mill, and specialty coffee. No lunch.
155 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 54per person
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