Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee, Chocolate, Sugar Cane Tasting
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La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee, Chocolate, Sugar Cane TastingWander rainforest trails in La Fortuna spotting sloths, then taste fresh coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane with a local guide. Includes drinks and farm visit.
945 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La FortunaRaft Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River for six hours, spotting wildlife while your bilingual guide navigates you through Costa Rica's jungle waterway.
945 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Dry Forest & Hidden Ocean Views
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Dry Forest & Hidden Ocean ViewsRide a fully automatic Honda buggy or ATV through Costa Rica's Dry Forest for two hours, crossing streams and climbing to secluded ocean overlooks with a guide.
931 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Two Waterfalls & Mountain Trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Jaco: Two Waterfalls & Mountain TrailsRide your own ATV through rainforest above Jaco to two waterfalls with a bilingual guide, pickup included: jump into a natural pool or stay dry, your choice.
910 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Tastings
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Tour with TastingsLearn how coffee and chocolate are grown and processed in La Fortuna, then grind your own chocolate and taste fresh samples from local farms.
905 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary: Skip the Line
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Diamante Eco Adventure Park Animal Sanctuary: Skip the LineSkip-the-line entry to Diamante Eco Adventure Park animal sanctuary in Costa Rica: walk the habitats at your own pace and learn about rescued and bred.
888 reviews
4.61★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hours
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Travelers' pick
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hoursPaddle Class IV rapids on the Sarapiquí River for over 2 hours with a professional bilingual guide, fresh fruit and lunch included.
845 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:20
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elements
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★Top rated
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elementsZipline and rappel through jungle canopy near Quepos with waterfall descents and a Tarzan swing. Hotel pickup and meals included in this 10-element adventure.
842 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 168per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San JoseCurious about Manuel Antonio’s wildlife? See monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws, plus swim at white sand beaches. Includes pickup, breakfast & lunch.
840 reviews
4.87★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & WaterfallWhitewater rafting on Savegre River near Quepos with Class II-III rapids, waterfall stop, and lunch included. Hotel pickup, certified guides, small groups up to 10 people.
832 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 141per person
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San JoseLearn about coffee near Alajuela, see Poas Volcano’s main crater and watch rescued sloths at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Includes lunch and pickup.
823 reviews
4.90★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
La Fortuna Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane Class: Learn Process
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La Fortuna Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane Class: Learn ProcessLearn how Costa Rican coffee, chocolate and sugarcane are made in La Fortuna with pickup included. Taste what you've made and understand the history behind each crop.
813 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall & Hanging Bridges Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall & Hanging Bridges Day TripFeel the mist at La Fortuna Waterfall, trek Arenal Volcano’s old lava fields, cross hanging bridges in the rainforest and unwind in natural hot springs: all with lunch included.
806 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
Make chocolate bonbons in La Fortuna: Farm to finished piece
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Travelers' pick
Make chocolate bonbons in La Fortuna: Farm to finished pieceMake chocolate bonbons at an organic cocoa farm in La Fortuna with a live guide: roast, grind and hand-craft your own chocolates after learning how the beans become chocolate.
804 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
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Travelers' pick
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoFull-day tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a bilingual guide, hiking volcanic terrain, swimming at Oropendola Waterfall.
800 reviews
4.68★
Duration
12h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Manuel Antonio National Park guided wildlife spotting tour
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park guided wildlife spotting tourWalk the main trails of Manuel Antonio National Park for 2 to 3 hours with a bilingual guide and Swarovski spotting scopes.
796 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
5
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 27US$ 23per person
Sloth and bird wildlife walk in La Fortuna: 100% sloth guarantee
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Travelers' pick
Sloth and bird wildlife walk in La Fortuna: 100% sloth guaranteeWalk a primary forest near La Fortuna spotting sloths, exotic birds and frogs with an expert guide and telescope: a 1.5-hour tour where you see
766 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & PickupTwo-hour guided boat tour through Las Baulas mangroves with howler monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Includes hotel pickup, water and a shaded boat. Tides determine exact time.
764 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
La Fortuna Waterfall: Skip-the-Line Ticket & 70m Swim
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Best value
La Fortuna Waterfall: Skip-the-Line Ticket & 70m SwimSkip-the-line entry to La Fortuna's 70-meter waterfall in Arenal Volcano National Park. Swim in pools, 500 steps through rainforest. Last entry 4pm, children under 8 free.
763 reviews
4.51★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Stand Up or Your Money Back
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Stand Up or Your Money BackLearn to surf in Tamarindo with a local instructor, board and rash guard included. If you don't stand up, you get your money back.
762 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · SV · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
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