Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica cooking class: Traditional dishes with Doña Chela
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Costa Rica cooking class: Traditional dishes with Doña ChelaLearn to cook traditional Costa Rican dishes in a wood-fired kitchen with Doña Chela, using ingredients from her garden and preparing a full meal you'll eat together.
154 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon, Wed and Thu
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day TripZipline near Arenal Volcano, visit waterfalls and relax in hot springs on this full-day Costa Rica tour from San Jose with lunch and dinner included.
152 reviews
4.81★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo: ATV Jungle Ride & Beach Tour
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Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo: ATV Jungle Ride & Beach TourFeel the rush from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo on an ATV adventure through jungle trails, river crossings, and local wildlife: includes helmet and guide.
152 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 80per person
Monteverde: Night Tour with Vision Goggles & Wildlife Guide
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Best value
Monteverde: Night Tour with Vision Goggles & Wildlife GuideStep into Monteverde’s cloud forest after dark with night vision goggles, a small group, and a local wildlife expert. Includes sweet snack & all equipment.
151 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swimming
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon SwimmingTwo-hour hike through volcanic canyons to a hidden waterfall near Tamarindo, with swimming and cave passages. Includes transport and bottled water from Liberia or Flamingo.
151 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per 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
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunch
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling from Puntarenas: Turtle Island with dolphins and lunchSnorkel near Turtle Island from Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, spotting dolphins and spider monkeys en route, plus tropical lunch on the beach.
150 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h–8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Tamarindo: ATV Beach Trails to Playa Piratas & Minas
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: ATV Beach Trails to Playa Piratas & MinasFeel the rush of Tamarindo’s backroads on an ATV tour to Playa Piratas, Minas & Puerto Viejo beaches. Includes guide, bottled water, and return to base for showers.
150 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Snorkeling in Jaco: Tortuga Island with monkeys & crocodiles
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Jaco: Tortuga Island with monkeys & crocodilesFull-day snorkeling tour from Jaco to Tortuga Island with spider monkey spotting at Negritos, crocodile watching at Tarcoles River, and lunch included. Groups stay under 22.
149 reviews
4.56★
Duration
7h–10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Puntarenas Highlights tour: 10 stops, small group, wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Puntarenas Highlights tour: 10 stops, small group, wildlifeSmall-group tour of Puntarenas with Tarcoles River cruise, rainforest stops and lunch included: pickup from your cruise terminal or hotel.
148 reviews
4.61★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
San Jose Zipline, ATV & Surfing Tour: Pick 2 Activities
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Zipline, ATV & Surfing Tour: Pick 2 ActivitiesDrive 90 minutes from San Jose to Vista Los Suelos Adventure Park. Choose 2 activities: zipline over ocean views, ATV through rainforest and waterfalls.
148 reviews
4.74★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 171per person
Chocolate Making Workshop in Alajuela: Make Your Own Bar
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Travelers' pick
Chocolate Making Workshop in Alajuela: Make Your Own BarMake your own chocolate bar at a working cacao farm in Alajuela, Costa Rica, after walking the plantation trails and learning how cacao becomes chocolate.
147 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Manuel Antonio Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife Encounters
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife EncountersFeel the quiet magic of Manuel Antonio’s mangroves by kayak, spot wildlife with a local guide, and enjoy fresh fruit. Includes Quepos pickup and water.
146 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65US$ 52per person
Jaco & Tarcoles: Monkey Sanctuary, Crocodile Bridge & Sloth Beach Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Jaco & Tarcoles: Monkey Sanctuary, Crocodile Bridge & Sloth Beach Day TripWatch capuchin monkeys up close, see crocodiles at Tarcoles, and relax with sloths on a quiet Jaco beach: all with private transport, snacks, and lunch included.
144 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · RU · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
Arenal Volcano canopy tour with Tarzan Swing: 11 zip lines in La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano canopy tour with Tarzan Swing: 11 zip lines in La FortunaZip line through the forest on Arenal Volcano's slopes with 11 cables and a 40-meter Tarzan Swing.
143 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beach
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beachFull-day tour from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park with guide, park entry, breakfast and lunch included. Drive the Pacific coast.
143 reviews
4.22★
Duration
12h–13h
Fri–Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Surf Lessons in Jaco: Stand Up Your First Wave
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Jaco: Stand Up Your First WaveSurf lessons in Jaco for all levels with 2-hour instruction, board and rash guard included. You'll stand up and ride your first wave the same day.
142 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Costa Rica: Quebrada Gata Waterfall & Jurassic Park Canyon Trek
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Quebrada Gata Waterfall & Jurassic Park Canyon TrekStart at 7am for a 5-6 hour trek to Costa Rica's top-rated waterfall and Jurassic Park filming canyon. 6.8 miles, medium-high difficulty, local guide included.
140 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Manuel Antonio night jungle tour: Nocturnal wildlife guide
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Manuel Antonio night jungle tour: Nocturnal wildlife guideNight jungle tour in Manuel Antonio with a certified naturalist guide. Search for spiders, tree frogs, snakes.
139 reviews
4.71★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Arenal Volcano: Guided Hike on Lava Trails & Optional Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano: Guided Hike on Lava Trails & Optional Hot SpringsLet a local guide walk you across Arenal’s lava fields, spot wildlife, and end with views of the volcano and lake. Includes hotel pickup, entry fees, fruit & water.
139 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
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