Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
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Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés WaterfallFeel the mist at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, walk rainforest hanging bridges, and spot sloths up close. Includes typical Costa Rican lunch and pickup.
748 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot Springs
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot SpringsFull-day combo from Jaco: swim La Fortuna Waterfall, hike Arenal's 1968 lava flow, soak Paradise Hot Springs. Includes lunch, dinner, bilingual guide, hotel pickup.
742 reviews
4.95★
Duration
14h–15h
Every day except Tuesday and Saturday
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Farm to Table Cooking Class in Costa Rica: Learn & Cook
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Travelers' pick
Farm to Table Cooking Class in Costa Rica: Learn & CookHands-on cooking class in Costa Rica where you harvest ingredients from the organic farm, then prepare and eat lunch or dinner in an open wood-fire.
738 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Snorkel
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & SnorkelFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with dolphin watching, 45-minute snorkel, lunch on the beach, and 5 hours of free time. Includes transport, equipment, and guide.
714 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h–18h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Quepos: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing in Manuel Antonio
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Quepos: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing in Manuel AntonioZipline canopy tour near Manuel Antonio with 10 cables, rappel, Tarzan swing & meal. Hotel pickup from Quepos, 5 minutes away. Kids 5+, all fitness levels.
710 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open bar
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with lunch and open barSail the Costa Rican coast from Tamarindo on a catamaran built for comfort, snorkel in secluded bays, and eat lunch with an open bar included.
685 reviews
4.58★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 132per person
Manuel Antonio Night Mangrove Safari: Boat Tour Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio Night Mangrove Safari: Boat Tour WildlifeNight mangrove boat tour in Manuel Antonio with dinner and captain-led wildlife search through protected forest channels: 70% of the animals here are active only after dark.
684 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Corcovado National Park Sirena: Rainforest Hike with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Corcovado National Park Sirena: Rainforest Hike with GuideBoat to Sirena Station in Corcovado, then five hours hiking the rainforest with a guide looking for tapirs, monkeys and peccaries.
682 reviews
4.80★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 110per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano ATV Jungle Trail & Maleku Culture
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano ATV Jungle Trail & Maleku CultureFeel the rush of an ATV ride near Arenal Volcano, cross jungle rivers, meet Maleku locals, and capture wild scenery. Includes gear, water, and local guide.
657 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per group
Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour: Sloths & Beach, Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour: Sloths & Beach, Costa RicaSpot sloths, monkeys and reptiles in Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified guide, park entry and snacks included. Four hours with beach time built in.
656 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
Every day except Tuesday
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
La Leona Waterfall hike near Liberia: Rope descent into cave
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La Leona Waterfall hike near Liberia: Rope descent into caveHike to La Leona Waterfall near Liberia with a guide, crossing streams and climbing by rope into a cave to reach deep blue falls in three hours.
654 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Manuel Antonio: Coastline Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Coastline Boat Tour, Snorkeling & LunchFeel the Pacific breeze on a Manuel Antonio boat tour with snorkeling, fresh-cooked lunch, and wildlife spotting. Includes drinks, hotel pickup, and a local guide.
653 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-First
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Travelers' pick
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-FirstFly nearly a mile face-first over ocean and rainforest on Diamante's Superman zipline in Guanacaste with dual safety lines and automatic braking.
648 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Catamaran with Lunch
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Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Catamaran with LunchSnorkel in Bahia Biezans from a catamaran cruising Manuel Antonio's coastline, with fresh grilled fish lunch.
636 reviews
4.62★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Scope Photos
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Best value
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Scope PhotosWatch sloths, monkeys, and iguanas up close in Manuel Antonio, walk forest trails with a local guide, and swim at white sand beaches, includes digiscoping photos.
631 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Resplendent quetzal search
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk: Resplendent quetzal searchTwo to three hours exploring Monteverde Cloud Forest with a naturalist guide who uses a high-definition spotting scope to locate resplendent quetzals.
631 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 30per person
La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife Hike
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La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife HikeEasy 2-mile guided rainforest hike in La Fortuna to spot sloths, birds & frogs. Professional naturalist guide, 2 hours, flat terrain, kid-friendly. Mostly shaded trails.
629 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs TourHike Arenal volcano, swim beneath La Fortuna waterfall, and soak in natural hot springs on this full-day La Fortuna tour with guide, lunch and pickup.
621 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
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Travelers' pick
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & LakeFifteen-hour tour from Costa Rica into Nicaragua featuring Masaya Volcano, colonial Granada, and Lake Nicaragua's islets, with guide-assisted border crossing and meals.
612 reviews
4.60★
Duration
15h
Every day
04:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Quepos: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Ranch Tour with Lunch
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Quepos: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Ranch Tour with LunchHorseback riding through a 85-year family ranch near Quepos with jungle hike, waterfall visit, and traditional Costa Rican lunch. Small groups, hotel pickup included.
609 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 90per person
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