Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,594 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Carara National Park Private Tour: Scarlet Macaws & Monkeys
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Carara National Park Private Tour: Scarlet Macaws & MonkeysPrivate guided walk through Carara National Park with a naturalist to spot scarlet macaws, monkeys and reptiles across dry forest and humid jungle trails.
41 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Tortuguero jungle night tour: Nocturnal wildlife experience
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero jungle night tour: Nocturnal wildlife experienceJungle night tour in Tortuguero with a local guide: walk forest trails after dark to spot frogs, snakes, sloths and other wildlife active at night.
41 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Quepos Paddle Boarding & Waterfall Tour: Swim & Slide
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Quepos Paddle Boarding & Waterfall Tour: Swim & SlideEight-hour paddle boarding and waterfall tour from Quepos with three interactive waterfalls, jungle lunch and all equipment included. Moderate fitness required.
40 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano ticket: Turquoise river
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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano ticket: Turquoise riverWalk to a 30-meter waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, then see where two mineral-rich rivers meet and change color at El Teñidero.
40 reviews
4.20★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
10
Free cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Playa Flamingo: Canopy Zip Lines, Hot Springs & Sugar Mill Tour
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Playa Flamingo: Canopy Zip Lines, Hot Springs & Sugar Mill TourFull-day adventure from Playa Flamingo with zip-lining up to 150m, natural waterslide, traditional sugar mill, hot springs and mud baths. Includes lunch, guide, hotel pickup.
40 reviews
4.70★
Duration
10h
start times · Mon, Thu and Sat
14
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Ziplining from Liberia: Canopy, Hot Springs & Horseback Riding
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining from Liberia: Canopy, Hot Springs & Horseback RidingZipline through primary forest near Liberia, then water slide and horseback ride to thermal springs and volcanic mud bath with private guide and lunch.
40 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–10h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Canyoning and Zipline near La Fortuna: 5 rappels and 400 meters
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Canyoning and Zipline near La Fortuna: 5 rappels and 400 metersRappel down five waterfalls totaling 100 meters near La Fortuna with a professional guide, then zip 400 meters through cloud forest with hotel pickup and lunch.
40 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · PT · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Esquipulas Bird Watching Tour: 304 Species Near Manuel Antonio
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Esquipulas Bird Watching Tour: 304 Species Near Manuel AntonioPrivate bird watching tour from Quepos to Esquipulas with naturalist guide, spotting tanagers, trogons, hummingbirds and toucans in primary forest at elevation.
39 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 255per person
Ziplining, Horseback Riding & Hot Springs at Rincón de la Vieja
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Ziplining, Horseback Riding & Hot Springs at Rincón de la ViejaZipline 12 cables and 24 platforms, then ride horses through dry forest to river tubing at Victoria Waterfall.
39 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day except Saturday
06:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Self-Drive UTV & Wildlife Sanctuary
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ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Self-Drive UTV & Wildlife SanctuaryDrive your own UTV through Guanacaste's jungle trails and coastal landscapes, then walk through Diamante Eco Adventure Park to see sloths, monkeys.
39 reviews
4.74★
Duration
4h–6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 256per person
Horseback riding at Rincón de la Vieja: 5 activities in one day
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Horseback riding at Rincón de la Vieja: 5 activities in one dayRide horses through volcanic foothills at Rincón de la Vieja, then zip line, waterslide, and soak in natural hot springs and mud baths on this full-day.
38 reviews
4.87★
Duration
8h–10h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Tamarindo Scavenger Hunt: Self-Guided Game Through Beach Town
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Tamarindo Scavenger Hunt: Self-Guided Game Through Beach TownSelf-guided scavenger hunt app in Tamarindo, Costa Rica with 7 days of access, solve riddles.
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1d
Every dayInstant confirmationfromUS$ 59per group
Jaco 4x4 Jungle Safari: Waterfall swim and rainforest lunch
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Jaco 4x4 Jungle Safari: Waterfall swim and rainforest lunchHalf-day 4x4 safari from Jaco into the rainforest with a bilingual guide, swimming at Waterfall Pura Vida and an authentic Costa Rican meal at a mountain restaurant.
38 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Ziplining in Jaco: 10 cables with chocolate tasting
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining in Jaco: 10 cables with chocolate tastingZip line through rainforest canopy on 10 cables and 12 platforms near Jaco, then taste cacao and make chocolate with a bilingual guide.
38 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & Beaches
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & BeachesFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with park entry, crocodile bridge, macaw spotting, breakfast and lunch. Hotel pickup included, bilingual guide, rainforest hike.
38 reviews
4.76★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
San Jose Walking Tour: Coffee and Chocolate Tastings
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San Jose Walking Tour: Coffee and Chocolate TastingsWalk San Jose's historic downtown districts and parks with a guide, then taste specialty coffee and artisanal chocolate at a boutique café: all in one morning.
38 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Snorkeling in Jaco: Private Catamaran with Sea Turtles
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Jaco: Private Catamaran with Sea TurtlesSnorkel with sea turtles and dolphins on a private catamaran from Jaco, Costa Rica, complete with equipment and refreshments, then relax on a secluded beach.
38 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in Costa Rica
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Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in Costa RicaKayak through mangrove-lined rivers in Costa Rica to witness sea turtles nesting at Ostional with a local guide who shares the ecosystem's secrets.
37 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Rare biodiversity tour
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Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Rare biodiversity tourGuided three-hour walk through 3,500 hectares of cloud forest at 4,724 feet with a naturalist explaining the reserve's unique microclimate.
37 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 133per person
Tortuguero National Park canoe tour: Wildlife in the waterways
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero National Park canoe tour: Wildlife in the waterwaysPaddle through Tortuguero's jungle canals on a guided canoe tour with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide.
37 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29US$ 26per person
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