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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ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-Side
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ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-SideRide an automatic side-by-side through Costa Rican mountain trails, rivers and rugged terrain on a guided tour from Playa Hermosa. All skill levels welcome.
30 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 405per group
Snorkeling from Playas del Coco: Caves and Private Beaches
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling from Playas del Coco: Caves and Private BeachesSnorkel sea caves at Playa Huevo and remote beaches near Playas del Coco with a local guide who provides all gear and helps you spot Pacific marine life.
30 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Canoe tour Tortuguero National Park: Smallest canals, no motors
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Canoe tour Tortuguero National Park: Smallest canals, no motorsPaddle through Tortuguero's smallest canals by canoe without a motor, reaching wildlife up close with life jackets, binoculars and ponchos included.
29 reviews
4.83★
Duration
3h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from Jacó
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Snorkel & Sunset Cruise from JacóHalf-day snorkel tour to Tortuga Island from Jacó with water slide, gear, gourmet lunch & sunset cruise. Departs Los Sueños Marina, includes drinks.
29 reviews
4.93★
Duration
5h 45m
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
12:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 123per person
Nosara: Cycling tour with local guide & bamboo bikes
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Nosara: Cycling tour with local guide & bamboo bikesRide bamboo bikes through Nosara’s trails, beaches, and villages with a local guide. Includes helmet, fruit, and coconut water at the finish. Book now.
29 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 45m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Tortuguero Canals cruise and plantation tour from Limon
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Tortuguero Canals cruise and plantation tour from LimonCruise Tortuguero Canals for 60 minutes spotting wildlife, then tour organic cacao and banana plantations with a guide who shares how tropical crops grow in the jungle.
29 reviews
4.59★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Rivers, Mud & Mountain Views
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ATV Riding in Jaco: Rivers, Mud & Mountain ViewsRide your own ATV through jungle trails and river crossings near Jaco, then horseback to a natural swimming pool and waterfall, all in one morning with a bilingual guide.
29 reviews
4.76★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Transfer: 3–4 Hours
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SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Transfer: 3–4 HoursTransfer from San José airport to Manuel Antonio with driver pickup at arrivals and complimentary water.
29 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 239per group
Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio from Quepos: 37-foot catamaran
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Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio from Quepos: 37-foot catamaranPrivate catamaran snorkeling cruise from Quepos into Manuel Antonio National Park with hotel pickup, professional guide, grilled fish lunch and cocktails.
29 reviews
4.62★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 800per group
Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center Tour: Wildlife Stories
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Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center Tour: Wildlife StoriesWalk through the CR Animal Rescue Center near San Jose with a local guide to meet sloths, monkeys, macaws and rescued wildlife, hearing each animal's personal story.
29 reviews
4.59★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
ATV Riding Tamarindo to Playa Negra: 3 Beaches
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ATV Riding Tamarindo to Playa Negra: 3 BeachesRide an ATV south from Tamarindo through forest and river crossings to three beaches: Playa Pinilla, Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra with an experienced guide.
29 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 270per group
Monteverde Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife with guide
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Monteverde Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife with guideGuided night walk in Monteverde cloud forest at 5:30 pm with expert bilingual guide, flashlights and spotting scope to observe nocturnal wildlife in their active hours.
29 reviews
4.34★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Africa Safari Adventure Park Liberia: Animal encounters & activities
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Travelers' pick
Africa Safari Adventure Park Liberia: Animal encounters & activitiesAfrican-style safari park near Liberia with animal encounters, zip lines, kayaking, horseback riding. Day pass includes entry, lunch, four activities.
28 reviews
4.64★
Duration
2h–6h
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking Tour
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San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking TourFull-day San Jose walking tour with Borbón and Central markets, National Museum, and cooking class. Taste exotic fruits, tamales, empanadas and local coffee. Around 6 hours.
28 reviews
4.75★
Duration
5h
Tue–Fri
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Private Transfer Monteverde to La Fortuna: 1–6 Passengers
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Private Transfer Monteverde to La Fortuna: 1–6 PassengersPrivate transfer from Monteverde to La Fortuna for up to six passengers in an air-conditioned minivan, with bilingual driver, hotel pickup and drop-off.
28 reviews
5.00★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 301per group
ATV Riding from Flamingo Beach: Mountain & Beach Trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding from Flamingo Beach: Mountain & Beach TrailsATV riding from Flamingo Beach through dry forest and river crossings with hotel pickup and local guide. You operate the machine on intermediate trails.
28 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Manuel Antonio Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Conservation Tour
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Manuel Antonio Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Conservation TourVolunteer at Manuel Antonio's wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica, guiding tours of sloths and monkeys while creating enrichment activities with staff.
28 reviews
4.61★
Duration
8h
Tue–Sun
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Black River Tubing Adventure: 5 km of Class 2-3 Rapids
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Black River Tubing Adventure: 5 km of Class 2-3 RapidsTube down 5 km of Class 2-3 rapids on the Black River in individual tube rafts with guides.
28 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nesting
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Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, jungle hike & turtle nestingKayak or canoe through Tortuguero's water channels with a guide, hike the Jaguar trail, and watch sea turtles nest at night (July–October)
27 reviews
4.81★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tamarindo Private Zipline, Horseback Riding & Hot Springs
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Tamarindo Private Zipline, Horseback Riding & Hot SpringsPrivate zip line tour over Rincón de la Vieja volcano with forest rides, a 420-meter slide, hot spring soak, guide, lunch and hotel pickup.
27 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 265per person
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