Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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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
San José Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet Service
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San José Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet ServiceStep off your flight in San José and spot your name at arrivals: private transfer with local welcome, air-conditioned comfort, and direct hotel drop-off included.
137 reviews
4.79★
Duration
30m–50m
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Quepos Mangrove Boat Tour: Monkeys, Sloths & Wildlife Sighting
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Quepos Mangrove Boat Tour: Monkeys, Sloths & Wildlife SightingStep onto a boat in Quepos for a mangrove wildlife tour: spot monkeys, sloths, and birds with a local guide. Includes WiFi, bottled water, and easy pickup options.
137 reviews
4.73★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & Morteros
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Isla Tortuga Snorkeling: Arco Iris & MorterosSnorkel Isla Tortuga's volcanic reefs at Arco Iris and Morteros with equipment, fruits and drinks included. Small group departures from Paquera at 9am or noon.
137 reviews
4.50★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Sarapiquí Whitewater Rafting: Class 3-4 Rapids from La Fortuna
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Sarapiquí Whitewater Rafting: Class 3-4 Rapids from La FortunaPaddle Class 3 and 4 rapids on the Sarapiquí River near La Fortuna with a guide, safety gear and lunch included: hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna.
136 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 11 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 122per person
Jaco: Zip Line Canopy Tour with 10 Cables & Ocean Views
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Jaco: Zip Line Canopy Tour with 10 Cables & Ocean ViewsZip line across 12 platforms and 10 lines through 3.5km of canopy near Jaco Beach. Includes tractor ride, photographer, bilingual guides, and tropical fruit. Small groups.
136 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Liberia Airport to Playa Conchal: Private Transfer & Pickup
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Liberia Airport to Playa Conchal: Private Transfer & PickupPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Westin Playa Conchal with bilingual driver, bottled water, and 24/7 support. One hour drive, fixed price, name sign at arrivals.
136 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per group
Costa Rica Zipline Tour: 11 Waterfalls & Rainforest Cables
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Costa Rica Zipline Tour: 11 Waterfalls & Rainforest CablesFly across 18 ziplines over 11 waterfalls near Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, rappel down a cascade, cross a suspended bridge.
135 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tamarindo: Beginner Surf Lessons with Local Instructors
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Tamarindo: Beginner Surf Lessons with Local InstructorsFeel the thrill of catching your first wave in Tamarindo with a local surf instructor, all gear included. Small group or private options, plus flexible meeting point.
135 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Costa Rica: ATV Waterfalls, Zipline & Butterfly Garden Combo
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Costa Rica: ATV Waterfalls, Zipline & Butterfly Garden ComboFeel the rush of ATV trails, ziplining above Costa Rica’s waterfalls, and quiet moments in a butterfly garden. Includes lunch, entry fees, and local guide.
134 reviews
4.87★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Tamarindo Surf Lessons Small Classes Certified Instructors
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Tamarindo Surf Lessons Small Classes Certified InstructorsSmall-group surf lessons in Tamarindo with certified instructors, four students per teacher, and all equipment included.
134 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Mountain Trails & River Crossings
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ATV Riding in Jaco: Mountain Trails & River CrossingsRide mountain trails and river crossings outside Jaco on a guided buggy tour with helmet and fuel included. 1 to 4 hours depending on the route you choose.
134 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per group
Puerto Viejo: Sloth Jungle Walk & River Kayak Adventure
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Puerto Viejo: Sloth Jungle Walk & River Kayak AdventureWake up to the sounds of Puerto Viejo’s jungle, spot wild sloths, kayak a quiet river, and snack on fresh fruit. Includes expert guide and all gear.
133 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Papagayo Peninsula: Private Zipline Tour with 17 Platforms
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Papagayo Peninsula: Private Zipline Tour with 17 PlatformsFeel the rush on a private zipline tour in Papagayo’s dry forest canopy, with 17 platforms, hanging bridges, and hotel pickup included for easy adventure.
131 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Jungle Night Walk Manuel Antonio: Nocturnal wildlife spotting
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Jungle Night Walk Manuel Antonio: Nocturnal wildlife spottingNight walk in Manuel Antonio's rainforest with expert guide, flashlights and UV lights to spot tree frogs, snakes.
131 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir Tracks
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Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir TracksSmall-group wildlife walk in Bijagua with naturalist guides. See sloths, poison frogs, birds and tapir tracks. Multiple start times available. All fees included.
130 reviews
4.83★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
23
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall
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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
La Fortuna: Sloth Walk & Tortilla Cooking with Sugarcane Juice
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La Fortuna: Sloth Walk & Tortilla Cooking with Sugarcane JuiceWatch sloths in La Fortuna’s reforested trails, taste fresh sugarcane juice, and learn tortilla making with a local cook. Includes snack and guide.
130 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Welcome Drinks
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Mercedes & Welcome DrinksPrivate airport pickup at Liberia with named driver, late-model Mercedes, cold water and beer, flight tracking, and no waiting fees if delayed.
130 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Canyoning in Jaco: Black Diamond Gear, No Experience Required
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Canyoning in Jaco: Black Diamond Gear, No Experience RequiredCanyoning adventure in Jaco with professional guides, certified gear and transport to basecamp: rappel waterfalls and climb rock faces even if you've never worn a harness.
129 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
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