Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class
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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group ClassTwo-hour group surfing lesson in Jaco with instructor, board, rashguard and sunscreen included. Learn the basics in chest-deep water.
121 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Private Surf Lesson Tamarindo Beach: Local Instructors
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Travelers' pick
Private Surf Lesson Tamarindo Beach: Local InstructorsTwo-hour private surf lesson in Tamarindo with local instructors who know the break, plus board, rash guard and fresh coconut water after you come back in.
121 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Manuel Antonio Park: Guided Wildlife Tour & Beach with Naturalist
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Manuel Antonio Park: Guided Wildlife Tour & Beach with NaturalistNaturalist guide through Manuel Antonio rainforest with spotting scope, wildlife photography, and beach time. Sloths, monkeys, toucans. Park entry separate.
121 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Wed–Sun
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PM
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Monteverde Night Tour with Certified Local Guide: 6 PM or 8 PMWalk Monteverde's night trails with a certified local guide to spot nocturnal animals through an HD scope, in small groups of under ten people.
121 reviews
4.38★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour Costa Rica: 14 Rainforest Bridges
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Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour Costa Rica: 14 Rainforest BridgesHike 3.1 kilometers of trails crossing 14 bridges, including 6 suspended above the canopy near Volcano Arenal.
121 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio 8-Day Tour
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Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio 8-Day TourFeel the mist of La Fortuna waterfall, walk Monteverde’s hanging bridges, and spot wildlife on Manuel Antonio’s beaches. Includes hotels, breakfast, excursions, transfers.
121 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8d
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupfromUS$ 1,617per person
Liberia: Zip Line, Waterslide & Hot Springs All-Day Adventure
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Liberia: Zip Line, Waterslide & Hot Springs All-Day AdventureFull-day combo tour near Rincón de la Vieja volcano with zip line, waterslide, horseback riding, mud bath and hot springs. Includes buffet lunch and hotel pickup.
120 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tasting
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tastingWalk La Fortuna rainforest trails spotting two and three-toed sloths, colorful frogs and birds, then taste coffee, chocolate and sugarcane with your guide explaining each one.
120 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife walk: Guided tour
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife walk: Guided tourGuided wildlife walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide and Swarovski optics to spot monkeys, sloths and toucans on a 2–3 hour forest trek.
120 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with LunchPrivate full-day waterfall tour from Tamarindo with tubing, cave swimming, cliff jumping and lunch. Includes transport, guide, snacks. Hiking shoes required.
120 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h–10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & WildlifeStart from your San Jose hotel and spend the morning walking cloud forest trails to five waterfalls, then visit ten animal exhibits, monkeys, sloths.
118 reviews
4.73★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist Guide
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Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist GuideGuided night walk in Monteverde's cloud forest with trained naturalist using spotting scope to find sloths, frogs, snakes and sleeping birds after dark.
118 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tortuguero: Night Walk Small Group Tour with Wildlife Guide
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero: Night Walk Small Group Tour with Wildlife GuideStep quietly into Tortuguero’s rainforest after dark, spot rare wildlife with a local guide, and experience the sounds of the jungle on this small-group night walk, flashlights included.
117 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
La Leona Waterfall & River Tubing Guanacaste Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall & River Tubing Guanacaste Costa RicaRiver tubing and waterfall hike in Guanacaste's Rincón de la Vieja region. Includes helmets, life jackets, rope climb to cave pool. 4.5 hours total, moderate fitness required.
117 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
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Best value
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIRFeel that last bit of Costa Rica on a private transfer to LIR airport, with hotel pickup, local driver, and all insurances included. Book your ride for peace of mind.
114 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
ATV Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Private Trails
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ATV Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Private TrailsRide your own ATV through jungle and lowland forest at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Costa Rica, with a local guide, safety orientation and views of the Pacific Ocean.
114 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1h
Every day except Tuesday
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Puerto Viejo: Native Caribbean Cooking Class & Dinner
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Travelers' pick
Puerto Viejo: Native Caribbean Cooking Class & DinnerFeel the warmth of Puerto Viejo as you cook ancestral Caribbean dishes, learn food traditions, and share stories over dinner. Includes dinner and local guide.
114 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
Mon–Sat
17:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Hanging Bridges & WaterfallFull-day Arenal combo tour from La Fortuna with volcano hike, 9 suspension bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall swim and Maleku village lunch. Bilingual guide, all fees included.
114 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 155US$ 140per person
Tenorio River white water rafting: Class III & IV rapids
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Travelers' pick
Tenorio River white water rafting: Class III & IV rapidsRaft Class III and IV rapids on the Tenorio River in Guanacaste with a guide, helmet and PFD included.
113 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Costa Rica: Jungle Horseback Ride & Waterfall Swim with Lunch
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Costa Rica: Jungle Horseback Ride & Waterfall Swim with LunchRide through Costa Rica’s lush jungle on horseback, meet local animals at a family farm, swim at a hidden waterfall, and enjoy a homemade lunch. Pickup included.
113 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 101per person
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