Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in wetland channels
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Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in wetland channelsPaddle through Tortuguero's water channels on a guided canoe tour spotting monkeys, caimans, iguanas and birds across the country's largest wetland with a certified guide.
59 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
River and Mangrove Tour in Sierpe: Wildlife and Flora
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Travelers' pick
River and Mangrove Tour in Sierpe: Wildlife and FloraMotor boat tour of the Sierpe River and Costa Rica's largest mangrove forest with live guide: see monkeys, crocodiles, herons, toucans and sloths in their natural habitat.
59 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels: Direct Transfer
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Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels: Direct TransferAirport pickup with bilingual driver and air-conditioned van. Transfer from Liberia to Guanacaste hotels, duration varies by location. Name sign at arrivals.
59 reviews
4.75★
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Ziplining in Jaco with Horseback Riding & Natural Pool
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining in Jaco with Horseback Riding & Natural PoolZip line 12 platforms and 10 cables through the rainforest canopy, then ride horses to a natural swimming pool with a guide, fresh fruit and 4 hours total.
58 reviews
4.67★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Learn with a Local Instructor
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Travelers' pick
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Learn with a Local InstructorLearn to surf in Tamarindo with a private instructor who adapts to your skill level, providing all equipment and personalized coaching for your progression.
58 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Snorkeling at Flamingo Beach: Sea turtles and reef fish
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling at Flamingo Beach: Sea turtles and reef fishSnorkel two reef sites off Flamingo Beach with a Green Fin certified guide, mask and fins included. Spot sea turtles, rays and tropical fish.
58 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 599per group
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San JoseTour from San Jose covering Poás Volcano, coffee plantations and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and a professional guide.
58 reviews
4.72★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal Birdwatching with Diego Rodriguez
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Monteverde: Resplendent Quetzal Birdwatching with Diego RodriguezSpot the quetzal in Monteverde's cloud forest with expert guide Diego Rodriguez. Small groups (max 6), spotting scope included. Central Pacific Costa Rica.
58 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopy
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Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopyZipline through La Fortuna rainforest canopy on cables, then walk hanging bridges across protected forest with an expert guide.
58 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forest
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero night tour: Sea turtle nesting in the forestWalk the Tortuguero forest at night with a local guide to spot green sea turtles nesting and nocturnal animals in the canopy, equipped with a flashlight.
58 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Canoe Tortuguero National Park: 2.5-hour wildlife channels
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Canoe Tortuguero National Park: 2.5-hour wildlife channelsPaddle through Tortuguero's water channels for 2.5 hours spotting wildlife and learning about local culture. Life vest and oars included, guide in English or Spanish.
57 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Limon: Veragua Rainforest Tram & Tortuguero Canals Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
Limon: Veragua Rainforest Tram & Tortuguero Canals Boat TourCruise excursion from Limon pier: rainforest tram through trees, guided nature walk, Tortuguero Canal wildlife boat tour. Includes transport, guide, water and fruit snack.
57 reviews
4.54★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
ATV tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride through villages and rivers
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ATV tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride through villages and riversRide ATVs through fishing villages, rivers and beaches near Playa Flamingo with a local guide in English or Spanish. Hotel pickup included, three hours.
57 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
ATV Riding near Tamarindo: 3-hour North Pacific adventure
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ATV Riding near Tamarindo: 3-hour North Pacific adventureRide an ATV for 3 hours along the North Pacific coast near Tamarindo, reaching hilltop viewpoints and secluded beaches with a professional guide and hotel pickup.
57 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Tailored guide for all levels
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Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Tailored guide for all levelsBirdwatching tour in Monteverde with a professional guide for 4 hours, tailored to your skill level. You choose the trail and arrange your own transport to the trailhead.
56 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
ATV and Zipline Tour from Tamarindo: 7 cables and forest trails
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ATV and Zipline Tour from Tamarindo: 7 cables and forest trailsRide ATVs through Tamarindo's back roads, then zipline across the canopy on 7 lines up to 500 meters, with guide and hotel pickup.
56 reviews
4.70★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife spotting tour with telescopes
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Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife spotting tour with telescopesGuided tour through Manuel Antonio National Park with expert naturalist and optical telescopes to spot sloths, monkeys, toucans and rainforest wildlife.
56 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
LIR Airport to JW Marriott Transfer: Flight-Tracked Pickup
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LIR Airport to JW Marriott Transfer: Flight-Tracked PickupPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort with flight tracking and meet-and-greet at arrivals.
56 reviews
4.98★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per group
La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morning
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La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morningZip line 9 platforms over Arenal River canyon, then tube class 2-3 rapids, then soak in hot springs: all in one morning with private transport and a live English guide.
56 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 176per person
Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologist
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Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologistHike Carara National Park's jungle trails with a biologist guide, then boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles and birds. Small group tours with hotel pickup from San Jose.
55 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h–12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 278per person
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