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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San José to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer: 3-Hour Ride
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Travelers' pick
San José to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer: 3-Hour RidePrivate transfer from San José to Manuel Antonio and Quepos with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, bottled water, and a stop at Crocodile Bridge.
14 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 229per group
Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV Whitewater
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Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV WhitewaterRaft 30 km of Class III-IV rapids on the Pacuare River from San José with professional guides, meals and hotel pickup for an adrenaline-filled day.
14 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 128per person
Tenorio Volcano Park tour: Blue Waterfall & sloth trail
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Tenorio Volcano Park tour: Blue Waterfall & sloth trailHike through rainforest to the turquoise Celeste River, swim in a natural pool, and spot sloths on the way back, private guide.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 232per person
Jaguar Trail Walk Tortuguero: Guided rainforest hike
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Travelers' pick
Jaguar Trail Walk Tortuguero: Guided rainforest hikeWalk the Jaguar Trail in Tortuguero National Park with a bilingual local guide for two hours, spotting sloths, monkeys.
14 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San Jose
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Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San JoseFull-day tour from San Jose to Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with park entry, breakfast, lunch and guide included.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike in Tamarindo: Swim in Rio Blanco
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La Leona Waterfall Hike in Tamarindo: Swim in Rio BlancoHike to La Leona waterfall in Tamarindo with a guide, swim in Rio Blanco's cool water, and enjoy typical Costa Rican lunch with hotel pickup.
14 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Sierpe Mangrove Tour: Boat or Kayak in Largest Wetland
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Travelers' pick
Sierpe Mangrove Tour: Boat or Kayak in Largest WetlandPaddle or cruise through Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland near Sierpe, Costa Rica, with a naturalist guide spotting birds.
14 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private Flying Dress Photoshoot in Guanacaste: Sunrise Session
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Private Flying Dress Photoshoot in Guanacaste: Sunrise SessionPrivate flying dress photoshoot at sunrise near your Guanacaste resort, with professional photographer, bilingual guide, and edited photos included in a 3-hour session.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 380per person
Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island cruise from San José with catamaran transport, swimming, and lunch included. Hotel pickup provided.
14 reviews
4.29★
Duration
12h 30m
Wed–Sun
06:00
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Vandara Hot Springs: Zip line, horseback riding, mud bath
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Vandara Hot Springs: Zip line, horseback riding, mud bathZip line 10 cables, horseback jungle ride, waterslide, hot springs soak and volcanic mud bath at Vandara.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Sunset Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling in Playa FlamingoSail and snorkel off Playa Flamingo on a shared catamaran with open bar, kayaks and paddleboards included: four hours from pickup to sunset.
13 reviews
4.54★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Pinilla: Private Mercedes Transfer
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Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Pinilla: Private Mercedes TransferPrivate airport transfer from Liberia to Hacienda Pinilla in a Mercedes van with meet-and-greet, drinks, and flight monitoring. Bilingual driver, fixed rate.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–1h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest tour: Resplendent quetzal spotting
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Monteverde Cloud Forest tour: Resplendent quetzal spottingGuided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest with certified naturalist, professional spotting scopes, and hotel pickup. Spot resplendent quetzals.
13 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 122per person
Carara National Park Birdwatching Tour: Spot Trogons & Macaws
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Carara National Park Birdwatching Tour: Spot Trogons & MacawsBirdwatching tour in Carara National Park from Quepos with licensed guide, spotting scope, and typical Costa Rican lunch.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per person
Horseback riding on the beach at Playa Flamingo
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Horseback riding on the beach at Playa FlamingoRide horses on the beach near Playa Flamingo with a guide in English or Spanish, watching for tropical birds and monkeys along hidden trails. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Birding Monteverde Cloud Forest: Spotting scope & field guides
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Birding Monteverde Cloud Forest: Spotting scope & field guidesSpot birds in Curi Cancha Reserve with a professional guide, HD spotting scope and field guides. Half-day tour tailored to your group in Monteverde.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Green sea turtle nesting in Tortuguero: Watch turtles nest
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Green sea turtle nesting in Tortuguero: Watch turtles nestWatch green sea turtles nest on Tortuguero's beach at night with a certified park guide, using red lanterns to observe without disturbing the turtles.
13 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 26 May 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person
Rio Celeste Hike & Coffee Tour Private Day Trip
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Rio Celeste Hike & Coffee Tour Private Day TripPrivate tour from Playa Hermosa to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, with stops at a sloth forest and coffee plantation, plus lunch.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h–10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Sloth and Waterfall Tour Playa Flamingo: Wildlife, Lunch, Coffee
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Sloth and Waterfall Tour Playa Flamingo: Wildlife, Lunch, CoffeeWalk through rainforest near Playa Flamingo spotting sloths, monkeys and toucans, swim at Llanos Del Cortes waterfall.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 372per person
Puerto Viejo Caribbean Cooking Class: Learn Rondón & Rice
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Puerto Viejo Caribbean Cooking Class: Learn Rondón & RiceCook traditional Caribbean dishes alongside a local chef in Puerto Viejo, learning recipes passed down through generations of Afro-Caribbean families.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
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