Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,592 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Manuel Antonio Park Tour: Wildlife Spotting with Guide
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Manuel Antonio Park Tour: Wildlife Spotting with GuideWalk Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide and professional spotting scope to photograph monkeys, sloths, toucans and hummingbirds.
578 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
Every day except TuesdayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Evening
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table EveningLearn to mix Costa Rican cocktails and cook empanadas in a private home setting in San Jose, with a chef preparing traditional bocas right before you.
564 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
16:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest Hike
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Travelers' pick
San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest HikeFeel the rush on La Carpintera’s zip lines, hike lush rainforest trails, and rappel with views of San Jose. Includes all gear, fees, and expert guides.
555 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Rafting Class II & III La Fortuna: River & Farm Lunch
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Rafting Class II & III La Fortuna: River & Farm LunchRaft 13 km of Class II & III rapids near La Fortuna with a certified bilingual guide, then shower off and eat lunch at an organic farm while learning how.
544 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Rio Celeste hike from La Fortuna: Blue waterfall and volcano
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste hike from La Fortuna: Blue waterfall and volcanoHike to Rio Celeste's blue waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park from La Fortuna with guide, lunch and hotel pickup included.
535 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse
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Travelers' pick
Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the HorseHorseback riding in Jaco where you control the horse, not a guide: start through rice plantations and forest trails.
531 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 57US$ 47per person
Rincon Day Pass: Horseback riding, canopy tour, hot springs
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Rincon Day Pass: Horseback riding, canopy tour, hot springsRide through rainforest trails, zip across eight cables above Tizate canyon, slide 400 meters down jungle waterslide.
526 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Quepos: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Damas Island Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Quepos: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Damas Island WildlifeKayak through Costa Rica's protected mangrove forest near Manuel Antonio with naturalist guide, lunch and all gear included. Timed by high tide, small groups.
523 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Farm Tour with Tasting
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Farm Tour with TastingFamily-run coffee and chocolate farm in La Fortuna with hands-on growing, processing and tasting. Includes hotel pickup within 10 minutes, water, and local taxes.
518 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Peñas Blancas River float: Wildlife watching near La Fortuna
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Peñas Blancas River float: Wildlife watching near La FortunaFloat the Peñas Blancas River for 4 hours watching sloths, monkeys, iguanas and birds from a raft boat.
515 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Jacó Surf Lessons: Learn with Pro Instructors & Boards
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Travelers' pick
Jacó Surf Lessons: Learn with Pro Instructors & BoardsSurf lessons in Jacó with certified instructors and equipment included. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Costa Rica's top learning spot for beginners.
510 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Selvatura Park Canopy Tour Monteverde: Zip-line Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Selvatura Park Canopy Tour Monteverde: Zip-line AdventureZip through Monteverde's cloud forest canopy on fourteen lines with a professional guide and all gear included. Ages 4 and up, moderate fitness required.
509 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunset
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunsetFive hours on the Ti Marouba catamaran off Tamarindo with snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle board and chef-made lunch included.
508 reviews
4.50★
Duration
5h
Every day
12:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Rainmaker Park Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls Tour
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Travelers' pick
Rainmaker Park Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls TourWalk six suspension bridges spanning 250 meters through the rainforest canopy, then swim in a waterfall pool.
498 reviews
4.87★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Manuel Antonio Park wildlife tour: Sloths, monkeys & beach
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio Park wildlife tour: Sloths, monkeys & beachGuided wildlife walking tour through Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica with a bilingual naturalist, spotting scope for close-up animal views.
494 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hotel: Private Transfer, No Extra Stops
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Best value
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hotel: Private Transfer, No Extra StopsPrivate airport transfer from Liberia (LIR) to your hotel. Fixed rates, no hidden costs, flight tracking included. 30 years operating in Guanacaste.
492 reviews
4.84★
Duration
30m–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 6US$ 4.80per person
Tárcoles River crocodile tour: Largest crocs in Costa Rica
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Tárcoles River crocodile tour: Largest crocs in Costa RicaCrocodile and bird watching tour on the Tárcoles River near Carara National Park with a live guide in English.
483 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 45m
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Arenal: 7 Zipline Cables Over La Fortuna Waterfall & Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Arenal: 7 Zipline Cables Over La Fortuna Waterfall & PickupFeel the rush on 7 zipline cables over La Fortuna Waterfall near Arenal Volcano, with a local guide and hotel pickup included. Small group adventure, unique views.
471 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per person
ATV riding in Tamarindo: Beaches and dry forest
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Travelers' pick
ATV riding in Tamarindo: Beaches and dry forestRide an ATV or UTV across dirt roads through Tamarindo's dry forest to remote beaches like Playa Piratas and Puerto Viejo with a guide and hotel pickup.
466 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Drake Bay night tour: Nocturnal rainforest with expert guides
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Drake Bay night tour: Nocturnal rainforest with expert guidesJoin biologist Tracie "The Bug Lady" and mammal expert Gianfranco Gómez on a two-and-a-half-hour rainforest trek through Drake Bay after dark.
460 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
19:25
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
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