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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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
Playón Food & Culture Tour: Farm Meals & Riverside Walk
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Playón Food & Culture Tour: Farm Meals & Riverside WalkFour to six hours in the Playón countryside near Jacó: eat farm-cooked meals with Doña Yuri's family, walk to a hidden waterfall or river.
13 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h–6h
start times · Every day
3
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
ATV riding in Costa Rica: Jungle trails and waterfall swim
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ATV riding in Costa Rica: Jungle trails and waterfall swimRide ATVs through Costa Rica's jungle on dirt trails and river crossings, with bilingual guides, snacks and a natural pool swim included.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Tarcoles River Crocodile Safari & Carara Park Tour
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Tarcoles River Crocodile Safari & Carara Park TourCruise the Tarcoles River to spot American crocodiles, then walk Carara National Park's transitional forest with a bilingual guide. Includes park entry.
12 reviews
4.67★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Liberia Airport to Riu Guanacaste: Private Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Riu Guanacaste: Private TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia Airport to Riu Guanacaste Hotel with bilingual driver who monitors your flight and assists with check-in.
12 reviews
4.50★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 171per group
San Jose to SJO Airport: Private Minivan Transfer & Meet-Greet
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Travelers' pick
San Jose to SJO Airport: Private Minivan Transfer & Meet-GreetPrivate minivan transfer from San Jose to Juan Santamaría International Airport. Chauffeur meets you at your hotel, handles luggage, includes water. Up to 6 passengers.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Costa Rica: Private Rainforest Yoga Class by River Platform
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Costa Rica: Private Rainforest Yoga Class by River PlatformPractice yoga on a riverside rainforest platform in Costa Rica with a private instructor, all equipment included. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all levels.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Rincon de la Vieja volcano hike and waterfall swim
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Rincon de la Vieja volcano hike and waterfall swimHike through Rincon de la Vieja National Park for two hours past steaming sulfur ponds and boiling mud, then swim at Oropendula Waterfall.
12 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h
Next departure: 2 Feb 2027Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Sarapiqui Night Frog Tour: 35+ Amphibian Species
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Sarapiqui Night Frog Tour: 35+ Amphibian SpeciesNight tour through Sarapiqui's tropical forest to spot over 35 frog species with a guide and lantern: listen to their calls, watch their behaviors.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
Every day
19:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
ATV Riding near Volcano Tenorio: Rio Celeste & River Crossings
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ATV Riding near Volcano Tenorio: Rio Celeste & River CrossingsRide a Honda 520cc ATV through rainforest and farms with two river crossings near Volcano Tenorio, guided in Spanish with water provided throughout.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Liberia Airport to Secrets Papagayo: Private roundtrip transfer
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Liberia Airport to Secrets Papagayo: Private roundtrip transferPrivate roundtrip transfer from Liberia Airport to Secrets Papagayo resort for up to six passengers, with convenient hotel pickup timed to your flight.
12 reviews
4.83★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Horseback Riding near Manuel Antonio: Jungle & Waterfalls
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Horseback Riding near Manuel Antonio: Jungle & WaterfallsRide through Tocori's private reserve near Manuel Antonio for an hour on horseback, swim beneath two waterfalls.
12 reviews
4.50★
Duration
5h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Deep Sea Fishing Private Charter in Tamarindo: 35' Cabo Express
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Deep Sea Fishing Private Charter in Tamarindo: 35' Cabo ExpressFish for yellowfin tuna, marlin, wahoo and snapper on a seven-hour Cabo Express charter in Tamarindo's Pacific waters with expert crew and full tackle.
12 reviews
4.58★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,375per group
Aquiares Coffee Tour: Seed to cup on a working farm
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Likely to sell out
Aquiares Coffee Tour: Seed to cup on a working farmFull-day coffee tour at Aquiares farm near Turrialba with professional guide, covering planting and picking, waterfall swim.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
Tortuga Island Catamaran from San Jose: Snorkeling & Beach Day
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Tortuga Island Catamaran from San Jose: Snorkeling & Beach DayFull-day catamaran to Tortuga Island from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, live music and 4 hours on the beach. Returns evening.
12 reviews
3.83★
Duration
14h
Every day except Saturday
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Learn With Ronaldo
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Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Learn With RonaldoSurf lessons in Tamarindo with Ronaldo, a local instructor with over 10 years of experience. Two-hour class includes surfboard, rash guard.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
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Travelers' pick
Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless DrinksLearn to cook 9 Costa Rican dishes in a local home with a bilingual host, then share your meal with unlimited drinks.
12 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h 30m
Thu
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
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