Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water Adventure
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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water AdventurePacuare River whitewater rafting with 29km of Class II-V rapids. Includes transport from San Jose, gear, guide, and lunch. Full day tour from Turrialba.
385 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour: La Fortuna Rainforest Hike
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Travelers' pick
Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour: La Fortuna Rainforest HikeGuided rainforest hike on Bogarin Trail in La Fortuna with live guide spotting sloths, toucans and basilisks through a telescope, plus fresh pineapple and rocking chairs.
384 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Hanging Bridges Arenal Waterfall: Three stops in one day
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Hanging Bridges Arenal Waterfall: Three stops in one dayMistico Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano base trails. Bilingual guide, hotel pickup, lunch included. Full day tour.
383 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Kayaking in Punta Uva: Sloths, monkeys, turtles
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Punta Uva: Sloths, monkeys, turtlesPaddle through jungle waters in Punta Uva spotting sloths, monkeys and turtles with a local naturalist guide: small groups, no cages, no feeding, just wildlife in its habitat.
375 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h 45m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly Guide
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly GuideStep into the rainforest at Arenal Volcano after dark, spot frogs and snakes with a local guide, and enjoy safe, family-friendly trails: includes flashlight and transport.
373 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River Views
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River ViewsRide your own ATV through La Fortuna rainforest on muddy trails and river crossings, with guide, helmet and hotel pickup included: 3 hours of mud.
368 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105US$ 100per person
Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stops
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Travelers' pick
Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stopsDay tour from San José visiting Doka Coffee Estate, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with breakfast, lunch and guide included, see the crater.
367 reviews
4.77★
Duration
13h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 187per person
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour in Monteverde, Costa RicaTour a farm in Monteverde, Costa Rica, tasting coffee, chocolate and sugar cane juice with a guide, all on cement trails that suit strollers and wheelchairs.
360 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure Tour
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Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure TourFeel the rush near Manuel Antonio with rappelling, ziplining, and waterfall adventures in the Costa Rican rainforest. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and lunch.
355 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Jaco ATV Waterfall Tour: 4 hours, mountain-to-ocean views
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Travelers' pick
Jaco ATV Waterfall Tour: 4 hours, mountain-to-ocean views4-hour ATV tour from Jaco through rainforest to 30-foot waterfall swim and lunch at tilapia farm. Bilingual guide, pickup included.
353 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour: Spot sloths and monkeys
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Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour: Spot sloths and monkeysThree-hour guided walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide using a telescope to spot sloths, monkeys.
353 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h
Every day except TuesdayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Snorkeling from Tamarindo: 66-foot catamaran sunset cruise
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Snorkeling from Tamarindo: 66-foot catamaran sunset cruiseSnorkel the Pacific off Tamarindo's Gold Coast aboard a 66-foot catamaran with lunch, open bar, and crew-prepared meals.
352 reviews
4.69★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 104per person
Tamarindo Canopy Tour: 7 Ziplines, Hanging Bridge & Tarzan Swing
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Tamarindo Canopy Tour: 7 Ziplines, Hanging Bridge & Tarzan SwingZip line through seven rainforest cables near Tamarindo, including a hanging bridge and optional free fall, with guides in English or Spanish.
346 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Mon–Sat
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Palo Verde boat safari + coffee & culture: Wildlife & lunch
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Travelers' pick
Palo Verde boat safari + coffee & culture: Wildlife & lunchSix hours exploring Palo Verde National Park on the Tempisque River: spot monkeys, crocodiles and birds, then eat wood-fired lunch and watch Chorotega potters work.
346 reviews
4.93★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Sloth Tour in Costa Rica's Rainforest: Guided Wildlife Walk
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Sloth Tour in Costa Rica's Rainforest: Guided Wildlife WalkWalk a 1.4 km rainforest trail in Costa Rica with a bilingual guide to watch sloths, frogs and birds in their natural habitat.
346 reviews
4.96★
Duration
55m–1h 5m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 40per person
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Hike: Blue River Adventure
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Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Hike: Blue River AdventureHike to Rio Celeste's turquoise waters and Bride's Veil waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with a local guide, lunch and hotel pickup included.
346 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Jaco: Traditional Food Tour with Street Eats & Local Drinks
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Travelers' pick
Jaco: Traditional Food Tour with Street Eats & Local DrinksSample chorreadas, ceviche caldosa, and beachside seafood on this Jaco food tour. Includes tastings, two Costa Rican beers, and a fiery chiliguaro shot.
333 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Night tour through Tifakara tropical forest: Red-eyed frogs
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Best value
Night tour through Tifakara tropical forest: Red-eyed frogsWalk Tifakara's forest trails at night to watch red-eyed frogs in two sanctuaries and listen to the jungle's amphibian chorus, with a live guide in English or Spanish.
333 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h
Every day
19:15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Manuel Antonio: Jungle Night Tour & Wildlife Search with Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Jungle Night Tour & Wildlife Search with PickupStep into Manuel Antonio’s rainforest after dark, searching for frogs, insects, and more on a guided night walk. Includes hotel pickup, flashlights, and expert local guide.
331 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 55per person
Ziplining in Quepos: 10 lines, 16 platforms & suspension bridges
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining in Quepos: 10 lines, 16 platforms & suspension bridgesZip line above Manuel Antonio's jungle canopy on 10 lines across 16 platforms, including suspension bridges and an optional 100-foot waterfall rappel.
330 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
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