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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Eden Chocolate Tour with Lunch: Make Your Own Bonbons
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Eden Chocolate Tour with Lunch: Make Your Own BonbonsMake chocolate from cocoa beans at Eden's organic plantation near La Fortuna, then roast, grind and shape your own bonbons before lunch.
34 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Snorkeling and Manuel Antonio Park from San Jose
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Snorkeling and Manuel Antonio Park from San JoseSnorkel with dolphins and turtles on a catamaran, then explore Manuel Antonio National Park's jungle on a guided tour, departing San Jose with meals and hotel pickup.
34 reviews
4.41★
Duration
12h
Every day except Tuesday
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 237per person
Arenal Volcano tour: Rainforest, suspension bridges & hot springs
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano tour: Rainforest, suspension bridges & hot springsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from La Fortuna with Mistico Park suspension bridges, breakfast and lunch buffets, and natural hot springs at Baldi Resort.
34 reviews
4.79★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
SJO Airport to Los Suenos Marriott: Private Transfer
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Travelers' pick
SJO Airport to Los Suenos Marriott: Private TransferPrivate airport transfer from SJO to Los Suenos Marriott in air-conditioned van or coach with English-speaking driver. Flexible stops available en route.
34 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per group
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: 5 waterfalls & wildlife
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: 5 waterfalls & wildlifeVisit Costa Rica's 5 highest waterfalls and rainforest trails where you'll spot marmosets, sloths, toucans and hummingbirds. Includes hotel pickup, guide and lunch.
34 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Carara National Park bird watching tour: Spot macaws
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Carara National Park bird watching tour: Spot macawsBird watching tour in Carara National Park with native guide spotting scarlet macaws, toucans and endemic Costa Rican species, including hotel pickup and park fees.
34 reviews
4.65★
Duration
3h–5h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Snorkeling at Cahuita Reef & rainforest hike, small group
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling at Cahuita Reef & rainforest hike, small groupSnorkel Cahuita Reef's coral and tropical fish with a certified guide, then hike the coastal trail spotting sloths and monkeys in their natural habitat.
33 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h–7h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
San José to Jaco Beach Shuttle & Surfboard Transfer
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San José to Jaco Beach Shuttle & Surfboard TransferRide from San José Airport to Jaco Beach with pet-friendly shuttle, free surfboard transport, and local driver. Book now for easy pickup and WiFi onboard.
33 reviews
4.30★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Mon–SatPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per group
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Wildlife exhibits
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Wildlife exhibitsTour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hummingbird gallery, serpentarium, bird house, butterfly garden and frog exhibit. Includes hotel pickup, lunch and guide.
33 reviews
4.39★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
La Fortuna: 12-Cable Zipline Over Waterfalls & Arenal Volcano
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: 12-Cable Zipline Over Waterfalls & Arenal Volcano12 ziplines across 3.5km over La Fortuna and Pino Blanco waterfalls, plus Arenal views. Jungle bus, safety gear, and guide included. Half-day adventure from La Fortuna.
33 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Río Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from Guanacaste
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Travelers' pick
Río Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from GuanacasteTenorio Volcano National Park tour from Guanacaste includes forest trails, the Celeste River waterfall, and wildlife like sloths and tapirs, with guide and hotel pickup.
32 reviews
4.56★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain Island
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Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain IslandKayak from Tamarindo Beach to Captain Island and snorkel the reef with a bilingual guide, water and snacks included: see octopus, stingrays and tropical fish without a boat.
32 reviews
4.44★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste: Private car, no waiting
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Travelers' pick
Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste: Private car, no waitingPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste with meet-and-greet, air-conditioned vehicle and vaccinated driver. Fixed price.
32 reviews
4.72★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per group
Palo Verde: Wildlife Boat Tour & Local Lunch with Pickup
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Palo Verde: Wildlife Boat Tour & Local Lunch with PickupExperience Costa Rica’s Palo Verde wetlands on a guided boat tour, spot crocodiles and rare birds, and enjoy a rustic lunch. Includes hotel pickup and guide.
32 reviews
4.72★
Duration
4h–6h
Mon, Wed and Sun
07:45
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 148per person
Private Transfer SJO Airport to Quepos & Manuel Antonio
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Travelers' pick
Private Transfer SJO Airport to Quepos & Manuel AntonioThree-hour private transfer from SJO Airport to Quepos or Manuel Antonio in an air-conditioned vehicle with your driver waiting at baggage claim.
32 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Green Turtle Nesting Tour Tortuguero: Night Beach Watch
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Green Turtle Nesting Tour Tortuguero: Night Beach WatchWatch Atlantic Green Sea Turtles nest on Tortuguero beach at night during peak season with a certified naturalist guide on this two-hour tour.
32 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 1 Jul 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Kayaking Tortuguero Canals: Wildlife from a Quiet Perspective
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Kayaking Tortuguero Canals: Wildlife from a Quiet PerspectiveKayak Tortuguero National Park's narrow canals with a naturalist guide spotting sloths, monkeys, alligators and tropical birds.
32 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: Up to 10 Hours Daily
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Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: Up to 10 Hours DailyHire a private driver and vehicle in San Jose for up to 10 hours daily, with pickup at your location and a knowledgeable local driver who knows.
32 reviews
4.88★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,000per group
Cahuita & Tortuguero tour from Limón: Wildlife, canals, beach
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Cahuita & Tortuguero tour from Limón: Wildlife, canals, beachGuided tour from Limón through Cahuita National Park rainforest and Tortuguero Canal by boat, ending with beach relaxation and local insights.
32 reviews
4.84★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Guided City Bike Tour in Jaco: Street Art & Local Stories
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Guided City Bike Tour in Jaco: Street Art & Local StoriesBike through Jaco's street art murals created by local and international artists on a guided tour with a professional guide, bike and beverage.
32 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
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