Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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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
SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer Comfort
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Travelers' pick
SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer ComfortPrivate transfer from SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio hotels with WiFi, refreshments and one wildlife stop en route. Multilingual drivers narrate the journey.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–3h 40m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per group
Waterfall Rappelling & Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna: 8 Hours
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Waterfall Rappelling & Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna: 8 HoursRappel down tropical waterfalls and learn chocolate-making in La Fortuna with bilingual guides, organic lunch and hotel pickup included.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Cortés Waterfall, Cacao & Wildlife Tour near Playa Flamingo
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Cortés Waterfall, Cacao & Wildlife Tour near Playa FlamingoRainforest tour near Playa Flamingo combines a cacao plantation visit, guided wildlife hike through Tenorio volcano trails.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Bungee Jump & Canopy Ziplining near San José: 150m jump over La Balsa river
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Bungee Jump & Canopy Ziplining near San José: 150m jump over La Balsa riverBungee jump 150 meters above La Balsa river, then zipline through cloud forest canopy on 10 cables with hanging bridge and Tarzan swing.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Tue–SunLive guide EN · PT · HE · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Pejibaye River Tubing from San José with Private Guide
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Pejibaye River Tubing from San José with Private GuideFloat Class I-II rapids through Turrialba rainforest on the Pejibaye River with a private guide and lunch, departing from San José.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Luxury Van Round-Trip with Free Drinks
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Luxury Van Round-Trip with Free DrinksRound-trip airport transfer from Liberia International Airport to Guanacaste hotels in a private air-conditioned van.
11 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Bribri cultural tour in Watsi: Cocoa and waterfall
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Bribri cultural tour in Watsi: Cocoa and waterfallTour of Watsi indigenous territory with Bribri family, cocoa-making from scratch, lunch in leaves, and a 17-meter waterfall. Live guide in English or Spanish.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swim
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swimPrivate tour from Tamarindo to La Leona Waterfall with guided hikes, river tubing and lunch included. 7 to 8 hours with professional guide and hotel pickup.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 141per person
ATV riding in Playa Flamingo: Mountain trails to five beaches
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ATV riding in Playa Flamingo: Mountain trails to five beachesRide a UTV up mountain trails to 1,240 feet in Playa Flamingo, then descend to five beaches for swimming and snorkeling with a guide and helmet.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 285per group
San Lucas Island tour: Dolphins and historic penitentiary
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San Lucas Island tour: Dolphins and historic penitentiaryTour of San Lucas Island National Park from Puntarenas with dolphin search in the Gulf of Nicoya, guided prison history walk, and beach time. Includes lunch and bottled water.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Rincon de la Vieja National Park tour
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Rincon de la Vieja National Park tourHike volcanic trails in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, swim at La Oropéndola Waterfall, and enjoy a typical Costa Rican buffet lunch before soaking.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
Tue–Sun
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Jacó to SJO Airport Private Transfer: Comfortable Van with Stops
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Travelers' pick
Jacó to SJO Airport Private Transfer: Comfortable Van with StopsPrivate transfer from Jacó or Los Sueños to SJO Airport in a comfortable van with WiFi, air conditioning and complimentary water. Drivers speak English.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per group
ATV riding Tamarindo to Playa Conchal: 2 hours
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ATV riding Tamarindo to Playa Conchal: 2 hoursRide an ATV through Guanacaste backroads for 2 hours from Tamarindo, stopping at Playa Mina and Playa Conchal's turquoise waters.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Tortuguero canoe tour with night jungle or turtle spawning
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Tortuguero canoe tour with night jungle or turtle spawningPaddle the canals of Tortuguero National Park for two hours spotting monkeys, sloths and caimans, then choose a night forest walk (November.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
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