Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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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
Horseback Riding in Papagayo: Dry Forest & Wildlife
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Horseback Riding in Papagayo: Dry Forest & WildlifeTwo-hour horseback ride through Papagayo's dry forest with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup included. See monkeys, iguanas and native birds from the saddle.
11 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Tamarindo: Tempisque River boat
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Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Tamarindo: Tempisque River boatGuided boat tour down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park from Tamarindo, spotting crocodiles, monkeys and herons. Includes hotel pickup.
10 reviews
4.70★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:15
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 167per person
Guanacaste Airport Transfer to Tamarindo: Private Car with WiFi
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Guanacaste Airport Transfer to Tamarindo: Private Car with WiFiPrivate transfer from Guanacaste Airport to Tamarindo hotels with air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and onboard WiFi.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa
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Travelers' pick
Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa TeresaLearn to surf at Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa with a professional instructor in English or Spanish, including board and 90 minutes of guided practice in the water.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove Sighting
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Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove SightingGlide through Tamarindo’s estuary on a shaded boat, spot monkeys and crocodiles, enjoy fresh pineapple, and hear local stories: includes guide and all fees.
10 reviews
3.90★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour
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Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour2-hour guided nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with bilingual naturalist guide, professional equipment & video. Park entry separate. Min 2 people.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Oropendola Waterfall Tour
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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Oropendola Waterfall TourGuided hike through Rincón de la Vieja National Park with Las Pailas steam vents, wildlife, and a swim at 25-meter Oropendola Waterfall.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Tue–Sun
07:30
Season until 29 NovLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 337per person
Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springs
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Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springsHike Las Pailas volcanic trail, swim at Oropendola Waterfall, and soak in Rio Negro Hot Springs' thermal pools in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.
10 reviews
4.60★
Duration
8h
Tue–Sun
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 300per person
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV Adventure
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Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day Class III & IV AdventureTwo-day rafting on Costa Rica's Pacuare River with hotel pickup from San José, overnight lodge stay, all meals and equipment included.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 370per person
Night walk in Tortuguero: Spot rainforest wildlife after dark
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Night walk in Tortuguero: Spot rainforest wildlife after darkTwo-hour night walk through Tortuguero's Caribbean wetlands with a multilingual guide and headlamps.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Kayaking Paquera bioluminescence: Glowing plankton at night
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Kayaking Paquera bioluminescence: Glowing plankton at nightKayak through Paquera Bay at sunset into the night, paddling among glowing bioluminescent plankton with a guide who provides all equipment.
10 reviews
4.20★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
San Luis Ecological Farm Birding Tour: King Vultures & Bellbirds
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San Luis Ecological Farm Birding Tour: King Vultures & BellbirdsBirdwatching tour at San Luis Ecological Farm in Monteverde with expert guide Diego, spotting scope, and traditional Costa Rican breakfast.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
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