Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Horseback riding in Costa Rica: Barigona Beach & jungle
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Horseback riding in Costa Rica: Barigona Beach & jungleRide through Costa Rica's Guanacaste jungle and forest to Barigona Beach, galloping white sand with a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
90 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driver
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Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driverPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Guanacaste hotels or houses. Includes pickup, local driver, and bottled water. Book now.
90 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 187per group
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef exploration
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef explorationSnorkel Samara Beach reefs and spot bottlenose and spotted dolphins on a guided half-day boat trip with hotel pickup and all gear provided.
90 reviews
4.72★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Doka Estate, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls tour from San José
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Doka Estate, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls tour from San JoséFull-day tour from San José featuring a bilingual guide, coffee estate breakfast, volcano crater views and five waterfalls at La Paz Gardens with meals and transport.
90 reviews
4.89★
Duration
12h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 193per person
Rio Celeste tubing in Costa Rica: Turquoise waters, 3 hours
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Rio Celeste tubing in Costa Rica: Turquoise waters, 3 hoursFloat the Rio Celeste on a tube through rainforest in Costa Rica, spotting sloths and monkeys as you drift past towering trees.
89 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
La Fortuna: Chocolate & Night Wildlife Tour with Tasting
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La Fortuna: Chocolate & Night Wildlife Tour with TastingSavor chocolate making in La Fortuna, then walk the farm at night to spot frogs and sloths. Includes tastings, local guide, and wheelchair-friendly trails.
89 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Arenal Volcano Hike: Guided Trails, Old Lava Fields & Snacks
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Arenal Volcano Hike: Guided Trails, Old Lava Fields & SnacksFeel the heat of Arenal Volcano on a guided hike from La Fortuna, walk old lava fields, enjoy fresh fruit snacks, and relax with included transport and entry fees.
89 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local Cooking
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Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local CookingHalf-day river tour through Costa Rica's tropical dry forest with private transportation, wildlife viewing and a local family cooking lesson from 6am to 1pm.
89 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & WaterfallHike through rainforest to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall and spot sloths and toucans, then swim at Llanos de Cortés.
89 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Tortuguero Canals & Cahuita Park Wildlife Tour
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero Canals & Cahuita Park Wildlife TourSix-hour guided tour of Tortuguero Canals and Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limón with boat ride, jungle walk, banana plantation stop.
89 reviews
4.69★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 122per person
Arenal: Ecogarden Night Walk & Wildlife Sighting with Snacks
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Arenal: Ecogarden Night Walk & Wildlife Sighting with SnacksStep into Costa Rica’s Arenal Ecogarden after dark, spot wildlife up close, learn from local guides, and enjoy snacks during this guided night walk, includes easy access.
88 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
La Fortuna: Ecocentro Danaus Wildlife Walk & Butterfly Garden
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La Fortuna: Ecocentro Danaus Wildlife Walk & Butterfly GardenFeel the quiet magic of La Fortuna’s Ecocentro Danaus with a gentle wildlife walk, butterfly garden visit, and local Maleku culture: guided tour with spotting scope included.
88 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist Guide
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Best value
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist GuideNight walk through Monteverde's wildlife refuge with a naturalist guide spotting sloths, armadillos, owls and rain frogs under the forest canopy.
88 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Horseback Riding at Playa Conchal: Private Beach Trail
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Travelers' pick
Horseback Riding at Playa Conchal: Private Beach TrailRide through tropical trails and along Playa Conchal's coast on a private 1.5-hour horseback adventure with a local guide, meeting your horse at the stables.
88 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Hike, swim, spot sloths
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Hike, swim, spot slothsFull-day tour from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park with guided hike, beach swimming, and lunch included. Spot monkeys.
87 reviews
4.17★
Duration
12h
Every day except Tuesday
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 184per person
Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San JoseDay trip from San Jose to Arenal with La Fortuna Falls, canopy bridges and natural hot springs. Includes transport, guide, lunch and entry to all three sites.
87 reviews
4.63★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Arenal Volcano: Morning Hike, Lake Swim & Hot Springs with Lunch
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Arenal Volcano: Morning Hike, Lake Swim & Hot Springs with LunchStart your day hiking Arenal’s lava trails, swim in a wild green lake, then soak in real hot springs. Includes pickup, local guide, and Costa Rican lunch.
87 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60US$ 54per person
Electric Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park: 3 Hours
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Electric Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park: 3 HoursThree-hour electric canoe tour through Tortuguero's water canals with a certified guide, binoculars and ponchos included.
87 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · SV · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Bijagua & Upala: Rainforest Hike, Sloths & Rafting Day Trip
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Bijagua & Upala: Rainforest Hike, Sloths & Rafting Day TripWatch sloths and toucans in Bijagua & Upala rainforest, hike real jungle trails, and float by raft with a nature guide. Includes optical gear, snacks & umbrellas.
86 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
La Fortuna Night Walk: Private Rainforest Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Night Walk: Private Rainforest TourPrivate night walk through La Fortuna rainforest with expert guide and flashlights provided: encounter nocturnal frogs, reptiles.
86 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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