Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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ATV tour Costa Rica with waterfall swimming
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ATV tour Costa Rica with waterfall swimmingRide mixed terrain through rural Costa Rica on a 3-hour ATV tour with a guide, swim in a 30-foot waterfall pool, and stop at El Tigre Sightseeing for panoramic views.
459 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Nauyaca Waterfall Hike & Swim: Jungle Trek with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Nauyaca Waterfall Hike & Swim: Jungle Trek with LunchFeel the rush of Nauyaca Waterfalls near Manuel Antonio: hike through lush jungle, swim in cool pools, jump from rocks, and enjoy lunch. Includes pickup & guide.
457 reviews
4.98★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Catalina Islands & North Island: 2-Tank Scuba Dive Tour CR
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Catalina Islands & North Island: 2-Tank Scuba Dive Tour CRStart your morning diving off Flamingo with a local guide, exploring volcanic rock reefs and seasonal marine life. Includes equipment, snacks, and certified dives.
451 reviews
4.90★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 162per person
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park Entry
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Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park EntryGuided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with certified local guide, park entry included, wildlife spotting with telescope equipment, and beach time. Fruits and drinks provided.
450 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
11
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 32US$ 28per person
Palo Verde: Boat Safari & Farm Lunch with Pottery Lesson
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Palo Verde: Boat Safari & Farm Lunch with Pottery LessonFeel the wild side of Guanacaste on a Palo Verde boat tour: watch monkeys, taste homemade farm lunch, and try your hand at pottery. Includes local guide and lunch.
447 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h 10m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike at Rincon de la Vieja: Swim to the falls
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La Leona Waterfall Hike at Rincon de la Vieja: Swim to the fallsHike to La Leona waterfall at Rincon de la Vieja with a guide, entrance fees and dry bags included: trek singletrack trail through rainforest.
444 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee Break
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Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee BreakFeel the rush in Tamarindo with surf lessons, land drills, and in-water challenges. Includes video analysis, coffee, and gear: led by certified instructors.
432 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible PickupStep into Guanacaste with a private Liberia Airport transfer: cold drinks, friendly local drivers, and flexible pickup even if your flight’s late. Easy booking.
425 reviews
4.94★
Duration
45m–1h 25m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
ATV Beach and Mountain Tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride the Coast
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ATV Beach and Mountain Tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride the CoastRide ATVs along white sand beaches and mountain viewpoints near Playa Flamingo with a local guide, hotel pickup and helmet included.
421 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Gold Coast Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour
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Gold Coast Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing TourAfternoon snorkeling and sunset sailing on a catamaran from Playas del Coco with open bar, BBQ lunch and marine wildlife spotting along Costa Rica's Gold Coast.
413 reviews
4.73★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 132per person
Catalina Island Diving: 2 Dives for Certified Divers
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Catalina Island Diving: 2 Dives for Certified DiversScuba diving at Catalina Island with two dives at separate sites, gear included and guide provided: paperwork and briefing happen on shore.
410 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Tortuguero: Canoe Tour with Wildlife at Sunrise & Local Guide
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Tortuguero: Canoe Tour with Wildlife at Sunrise & Local GuideFloat quietly through Tortuguero’s early morning canals, spot monkeys and sloths, and share coffee with your guide before paddling. Small group canoe tour with refreshments included.
401 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 28per person
Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting
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Best value
Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife SightingStep into Monteverde’s rainforest after dark for a guided night walk. Spot sloths, frogs, and more with optic gear and flashlights included. Small group tour.
400 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 23per person
Tamarindo Zipline: 10 Cables & Tarzan Swing for Kids 2+
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Tamarindo Zipline: 10 Cables & Tarzan Swing for Kids 2+Ten zipline platforms through Guanacaste's tropical dry forest, plus a 23-meter free-fall jump and rope swing. Includes safety gear, water, and towel. Ages 2 and up.
399 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Night Walking Tour Monteverde: Nocturnal Wildlife with Guide
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Night Walking Tour Monteverde: Nocturnal Wildlife with GuideWalk Monteverde's forest trails after dark with a professional guide, flashlights and a spotting scope to watch nocturnal wildlife emerge as diurnal.
394 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Playa Conchal: Jet Ski Tour & Hidden Beaches with Local Guide
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Playa Conchal: Jet Ski Tour & Hidden Beaches with Local GuideFeel the rush of a guided jet ski tour along Playa Conchal’s wild coast, spot turtles or dolphins, and explore secluded beaches. Includes local guide and photos.
394 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Limón: Tortuguero Canals, Banana Farm & Playa Bonita
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Limón: Tortuguero Canals, Banana Farm & Playa Bonita4-hour Limón shore excursion with Tortuguero canal boat ride, organic banana plantation, fruit tasting and Playa Bonita beach. Small groups, hotel pickup included.
394 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, Sloths & Cloud Forest
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Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, Sloths & Cloud ForestMonteverde night tour in Costa Rica's cloud forest with bilingual naturalist guide, hotel pickup, and 2-hour wildlife spotting. Small groups, flashlights included.
389 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Quepos: Parasailing Manuel Antonio & Ocean Landing
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Travelers' pick
Quepos: Parasailing Manuel Antonio & Ocean LandingFloat 400 feet above Manuel Antonio's coastline on a 15 or 30-minute flight, then splash down in the Pacific with a wave runner pickup. Gear and safety equipment included.
388 reviews
4.96★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per group
La Fortuna: Zipline Adventure & Arenal Volcano Views
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La Fortuna: Zipline Adventure & Arenal Volcano ViewsFeel the rush on a zipline course near La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano views, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly fun. Includes all gear and local guides.
386 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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