Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Birdwatching tour in Coronado cloud forest from San José
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Birdwatching tour in Coronado cloud forest from San JoséBirdwatching tour in Coronado's cloud forest starting from San José: spot quetzals, hummingbirds and endemic species at 2,200 meters, then lunch at the lodge before returning.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Wed–Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
Manuel Antonio National Park day trip: Wildlife & beach
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park day trip: Wildlife & beachFull-day tour from San José with pickup at 5am, breakfast at a viewpoint overlooking Tárcoles River crocodiles, guided rainforest walk with a naturalist.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Wed, Fri and Sat
05:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 163per person
Ziplining and ATV in Jaco: 10 cables and mountain terrain
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining and ATV in Jaco: 10 cables and mountain terrainStart with 10 ziplines through the Los Suenos canopy, then ride an ATV up to the rainforest peak above Jaco where the Pacific stretches from Jaco.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina Islands
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina IslandsPrivate snorkeling boat from Tamarindo visits Catalina Islands, Brumel Island and Potrero Bay with guide, equipment and refreshments for your choice of stops.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 860per group
Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demo
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Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demoWatch 200 bird species from a covered panga on the Tempisque River, then learn to throw ceramic pots from a local artisan before lunch cooked in a wood oven.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Irazú and Carthage Volcano Tour from San Jose: Small Group
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Irazú and Carthage Volcano Tour from San Jose: Small GroupSmall-group tour from San Jose visiting Irazú Volcano's three craters, Sanatorium Durán, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, and Ruins of St.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano hike: Active crater and waterfall
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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano hike: Active crater and waterfallHike Rincón de la Vieja's active crater to see bubbling lagoons and sulfur ponds, then swim at La Oropéndola Waterfall with hotel pickup and lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Thu
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 152per person
Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II & III Rapids
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Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II & III RapidsRaft Class II and III rapids on the Savegre River, Costa Rica's cleanest waterway, with a bilingual guide.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
San Jose Airport Transfer: Private Ride to Your Hotel
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San Jose Airport Transfer: Private Ride to Your HotelPrivate transfer from San Jose airport with a trained driver who meets you at baggage claim and drives you to your hotel or destination.
4 reviews
5.00★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 198per group
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist
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Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with NaturalistPrivate 2-hour night walk in Monteverde's cloud forest with a naturalist guide using optical equipment and flashlights to spot sloths, tarantulas.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per group
Jaco Waterfall Tour: Seven waterfalls with private guide
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Jaco Waterfall Tour: Seven waterfalls with private guidePrivate waterfall tour from Jaco with licensed guide in English or Spanish, seven falls, swimming and lunch included. Four hours with hotel pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
2-Day Tortuguero Tour: Night Walk, Canoe & Jaguar Trail
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2-Day Tortuguero Tour: Night Walk, Canoe & Jaguar TrailSpend 2 days in Tortuguero National Park with night jungle walks, canoe rides and hiking trails led by a certified bilingual guide, including dock pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Jet Ski Rental in Papagayo Peninsula Bay: 1 Hour from Your Hotel
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Jet Ski Rental in Papagayo Peninsula Bay: 1 Hour from Your HotelRent a Yamaha 2025 jet ski for one hour directly from your hotel beach in Papagayo Peninsula Bay, with safety instruction and room for two riders.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
8
Free cancellationfromUS$ 176per group
Private Driver in Costa Rica: 10 Hours, Your Route
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Private Driver in Costa Rica: 10 Hours, Your RoutePrivate driver and vehicle for up to 10 hours in Costa Rica with pickup included, soft drinks provided, and a route you design: up to 200km daily driving distance.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 600per group
San Jose Airport Transfer to Popular Destinations: Private Pickup
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San Jose Airport Transfer to Popular Destinations: Private PickupPrivate transfer from San Jose Airport to your Costa Rica destination with door-to-door service, complimentary refreshments, and a driver who knows the local area.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–5h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
San José Airport to Hotels Transfer: Private Mercedes or SUV
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San José Airport to Hotels Transfer: Private Mercedes or SUVPrivate transfer from San José airport (SJO) to your hotel or vice versa in a Mercedes van or SUV, with complimentary water and local beers, confirmed before pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
Guided Walking Tour of Alajuela: 5 Landmarks in 90 Minutes
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Guided Walking Tour of Alajuela: 5 Landmarks in 90 MinutesWalk through Alajuela's heart in 90 minutes with a guide, visiting the Juan Santamaría Museum, Cathedral, Cultural Center, Theater, and Municipal Market: all in one morning.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Snorkeling at Curu Wildlife Refuge: Turtle Islands & Beach
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Snorkeling at Curu Wildlife Refuge: Turtle Islands & BeachSnorkel the Turtle Islands from Curu Wildlife Refuge with a live guide, boat transport, and tropical fruit included.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Private Boat Tour: 3-hour river safari
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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Private Boat Tour: 3-hour river safariThree-hour private boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica with certified naturalist guide. Spot howler monkeys, caimans, crocodiles.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa Teresa
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaEvening boat tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with sunset viewing, snorkeling, fish tacos and bioluminescence. Includes hotel pickup.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
7h
Every day
12:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
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