our top recommended Activities
Discover the best things to do out of the usual tourist hotspots in Costa Rica, hand-picked and personally tested by our team.
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“El Choyin” Free Hot Springs
Free natural river hot springs near La Fortuna
Cahuita National Park
Magical hike through the forest with abundant flora & fauna and picturesque white-sand beaches
Caño Island Snorkeling
Caño Island is one of the top 3 places for snorkeling in Costa Rica
Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
Private nature reserve in the cloud forest with pristine trails and breathtaking views
Corcovado National Park
Explore a remote jungle with pristine beaches, thriving biodiversity, deep jungle hikes
Eco Chontales Waterfall
A short nature hike to a spectacular waterfall, natural swimming pools, and a delicious local meal
El Tigre Waterfall
Intermediate waterfall hike near Monteverde with hanging bridges and freshwater pools
Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
Pristine wildlife refuge with beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and abundant coral reefs.
Hiking at Cerro Pelado
Beautiful intermediate hike with panoramic views of the Guanacaste region
Hiking at Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Best way to experience the cloud forest in Monteverde
Hiking at Volcan Arenal Ecological Park
Hiking right at the base of the Arenal Volcano
Juco Wildlife Refuge
Short, beginner-friendly trails to 3 majestic waterfalls and a beautiful viewpoint
Las Golondrinas Waterfall Hike
Short forest hike to a stunning waterfall and freshwater pools
Las Mercedes Coffee Farm
An authentic and historical tour of a generational coffee farm
Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve
Beautiful hidden reserve with easy trails through the tropical dry forest
Los Quetzales National Park
Isolated and beautiful high-altitude hike through the cloud forest
Maquique Canyoning
A thrilling canyoning, waterfall repelling, and zip-lining adventure in the jungle
Night Walk in Monteverde
Experience the diverse nighttime ecosystem of Monteverde
North Fields Coffee Tour
Authentic and informative coffee and chocolate tour in La Fortuna
Piedras Blancas National Park
Beginner to advanced hiking trails through a rugged, untouched jungle paradise
Venado Caves
A unique spelunking adventure through an ancient cave formation
Volcano Hike at Arenal Observatory Lodge
Beginner-level hiking to waterfalls and rivers at the base of the Arenal Volcano
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