Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing
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Most booked
Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan SwingSoar through Monteverde's cloud forest on ziplines and rappel 150 feet down. Includes hotel pickup, guide, and all equipment. Small groups, 5+ years old.
1,478 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 5 Rappels Down to 230 Feet
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★Top rated
Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 5 Rappels Down to 230 FeetRappel five waterfalls up to 230 feet in La Fortuna's Peñas Blancas River Canyon with certified guides, gear and hotel pickup, plus a traditional Costa Rican lunch.
1,425 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfallsRide your own ATV through Manuel Antonio rainforest, then walk to waterfalls in Rainmaker Park with a guide. Includes equipment, lunch and hotel pickup.
1,376 reviews
4.84★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Balsa River Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Balsa River Rafting Class III & IV from La FortunaSix hours of Class III and IV rapids on the Balsa River with expert guides, pickup from La Fortuna.
1,335 reviews
4.94★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner
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Travelers' pick
Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinnerNight jungle walk through Rainmaker Park in Costa Rica with a naturalist guide, dinner and hotel pickup: spend two hours spotting bats, frogs.
1,285 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and TreesWalk the University of Costa Rica campus with a local biologist to spot sloths, tropical birds and forest plants in the heart of San Jose.
1,244 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallFull-day tour from Tamarindo with Rio Celeste waterfall hike, sloth sanctuary visit, and Llanos de Cortés swim. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees included. 6:30am start.
1,187 reviews
4.62★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Sloth's Territory Wildlife Hike: La Fortuna Guided Reserve Tour
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Travelers' pick
Sloth's Territory Wildlife Hike: La Fortuna Guided Reserve TourGuided wildlife hike through Sloth's Territory private reserve near La Fortuna, with trained guide, professional telescope and seasonal fruit break.
1,177 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with GuideFour-hour sunset catamaran from Playa Flamingo with snorkeling, kayaks and paddleboards included. Hotel pickup covers Tamarindo.
1,177 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane Demo
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane DemoSmell cacao roasting, taste fresh chocolate, and try Costa Rican coffee on this hands-on tour near La Fortuna. Includes transport, tastings, and bilingual guide.
1,175 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 59per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local Guide
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Best value
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local GuideStart your Manuel Antonio adventure with a local guide, spot monkeys and sloths up close, capture wildlife photos, and unwind on the park’s beautiful beaches. Includes HD spotting scope and flexible beach time.
1,164 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 27US$ 24per person
Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 4 Descents
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Travelers' pick
Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling in La Fortuna: 4 DescentsRappel four waterfalls ranging from 50 to 92 feet in Arenal River Canyon, jump into natural pools, and cross two canopy lines.
1,113 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Zipline & Aerial Tram Sky Trek
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Arenal Zipline & Aerial Tram Sky TrekSeven ziplines through Arenal rainforest canopy with volcano and lake views. Professional guide, certified equipment, safety gear included. High-adrenaline course.
1,042 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
La Fortuna: Sloth & Wildlife Spotting with Bilingual Guide
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Sloth & Wildlife Spotting with Bilingual GuideSearch for sloths, monkeys and toucans in La Fortuna's rainforest near Arenal Volcano. Includes hotel pickup, naturalist guide, spotting scope and coffee break. Small groups.
1,024 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa RicaSpend a morning and afternoon in Costa Rica's rainforest with a local guide, swimming at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, watching wild sloths in the trees.
1,008 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Guanacaste: Catamaran Snorkel Cruise & Waterslide Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Guanacaste: Catamaran Snorkel Cruise & Waterslide LunchFeel the Pacific breeze on a Guanacaste catamaran cruise with snorkeling, dolphin spotting, and a wild waterslide. Includes lunch, drinks, and all gear.
1,008 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Catamaran sailing Tamarindo: Dolphins, snorkeling, sunset
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Travelers' pick
Catamaran sailing Tamarindo: Dolphins, snorkeling, sunsetSail north from Tamarindo on a 40' or 50' catamaran for four and a half hours: spot dolphins and whales, swim and snorkel in a cove.
993 reviews
4.63★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
13:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
La Fortuna: Rainforest Chocolate Tour with Arenal Volcano Views
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La Fortuna: Rainforest Chocolate Tour with Arenal Volcano ViewsLearn how cacao became currency in ancient Mesoamerica, then grind and taste organic chocolate under Arenal's shadow. Professional guide and tastings included.
967 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables: Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables: Fly over La Fortuna WaterfallZip across 12 canopy cables through rainforest near La Fortuna, soaring above the famous waterfall and Arenal Volcano with a professional guide and hotel pickup.
961 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Cacao criollo farm & tasting
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Travelers' pick
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Cacao criollo farm & tastingDon Olivo's farm with 1,600 cacao criollo trees. Taste chocolate, tropical fruits, vanilla, coffee. Wheelchair accessible with pickup.
946 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
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