Things to do & places to visit in Costa Rica

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Top things to do

• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Private Tours
• Scuba & Snorkelling
• Boat Tours
• Eco Tours
• Horseback Riding Tours
• Taxis & Shuttles
• Surfing & Windsurfing
• Day Trips
• Beaches
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in Costa Rica 7

• #1. Province of Guanacaste
• #2. Province of Puntarenas
• #3. Province of Alajuela
• #4. Province of Limon
• #5. Province of San Jose
• #6. Province of Heredia
• #7. Province of Cartago

Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Playa Manuel Antonio (12.1k reviews) Province of Puntarenas
   - I'd pay the entry fee to enjoy the beautiful calm beach
   Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
   
   
2. 4.5 La Fortuna Waterfall (9.559 reviews) from $18.00 Province of Alajuela
   - I was expecting more…
   Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls
   
   
3. 5.0 Jaguar Rescue Center (6.255 reviews) Province of Limon
   - One of the best Costa Rica tours you can do
   Thursday: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
4. 5.0 Costa Rica Jade Tours (4.606 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
   - Excellent Tour for Animal Watching
   Walking Tours • Eco Tours • Night Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
5. 4.0 Baldi Hot Springs (3.802 reviews) from $70.00 Province of Alajuela
   - Definitely go again even though it’s not mega cheap.
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Hot Springs & Geysers
   
   
6. 4.5 Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (3.749 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
   - Monte Verde, Cloud Forest Private tours Pura Vida
   Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
7. 4.5 Teatro Nacional Costa Rica (3.598 reviews) Province of San Jose
   - Really beautiful!
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Theaters
   
   
8. 4.5 Tamarindo Beach (3.590 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
   - Surf and shells!
   Beaches
   
   
9. 4.5 Diamante Eco Adventure Park (3.571 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
   - Definitely go!
   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
   
   
10. 4.5 Poas Volcano (3.478 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Great experience, especially those who love National Parks.
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 1:15 PM National Parks • Volcanos
    
    
11. 4.5 Tortuguero National Park (3.472 reviews) Province of Limon
    - This is what you came for!
    Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
    
    
12. 4.0 Manuel Antonio National Park (3.086 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Great wildlife but very crowded
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Parks
    
    
13. 4.5 Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (3.014 reviews) from $49.24 Province of Alajuela
    - Lovely Day in Costa Rica
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls
    
    
14. 4.5 Cahuita National Park (2.985 reviews) Province of Limon
    - Beautiful and well maintained park with lovely beaches and walking paths.
    National Parks
    
    
15. 4.5 Ecotermales Fortuna (2.967 reviews) from $64.00 Province of Alajuela
    - Exquisite!
    Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
16. 4.5 Pre-Columbian Gold Museum (2.459 reviews) Province of San Jose
    - awesome place
    Speciality Museums
    
    
17. 5.0 Maleku Tours (2.135 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Off the beaten Path- Professional experience!
    Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Taxis & Shuttles
    
    
18. 4.0 Arenal Volcano (1.951 reviews) from $35.00 Province of Alajuela
    - Magnificent mountain in the middle of the country
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours National Parks • Volcanos
    
    
19. 4.5 Lake Arenal (1.915 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Beautiful Lake
    Bodies of Water
    
    
20. 4.5 Arenal Hanging Bridges (1.821 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Fantastic day with a fantastic tour
    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:45 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bridges
    
    
21. 5.0 Proyecto Asis (1.784 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Great Family Experience!
    Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
22. 4.5 Rio Celeste (1.727 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Rio Celeste Fee Pool
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water
    
    
23. 4.5 Samara Beach (1.680 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Awesome Beach !
    Beaches
    
    
24. 4.5 Curi Cancha Reserve (1.678 reviews) from $33.00 Province of Puntarenas
    - Lovely
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
    
    
25. 4.0 Jaco Beach (1.642 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Abandon Beach for Us - due to COVID 19
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
    
    
26. 4.5 Museo Nacional De Costa Rica (1.486 reviews) Province of San Jose
    - Fantastic Museum
    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 AM History Museums
    
    
27. 4.5 Montezuma Falls (1.454 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Go with Crazy Carlos - he’s not crazy
    Waterfalls
    
    
28. 4.5 Playa Conchal (1.389 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Beach massage
    Spent More than 3 hours Beaches
    
    
29. 4.5 Jade Museum (1.361 reviews) Province of San Jose
    - Engaging and inspiring
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
30. 4.0 Playa Puerto Viejo (1.310 reviews) Province of Limon
    - magical place
    Beaches
    
    
31. 4.5 Corcovado National Park (1.306 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - A remote tropical rainforest accessible with guides
    National Parks
    
    
32. 5.0 ILT Costa Rica (1.272 reviews) Province of San Jose
    - Friendly, punctual drivers, comfortable vehicles, faultless organisation!
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Taxis & Shuttles
    
    
33. 5.0 Lazy Lizard Sailing (1.266 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Wonderful staff!
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
    
    
34. 4.5 Playa Biesanz (1.239 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Beautiful Beach
    Beaches
    
    
35. 5.0 Alex On The Beach Costa Rica (1.192 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Good, Caring Company but make sure you are very clear on what you will be doing
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
    
    
36. 5.0 Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm (1.134 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Good tour but should come with a drink
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
    
    
37. 4.0 Parque La Sabana (1.116 reviews) Province of San Jose
    - Enjoyable park for a Sunday stroll
    Parks
    
    
38. 4.5 Rio Chollin (1.115 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Amazing!
    Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
39. 4.5 Playa Avellana (1.105 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Simply gorgeous!!
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches
    
    
40. 5.0 Guanacaste Viajes and Tours (1.091 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Great experience
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Taxis & Shuttles • Boat Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips
    
    
41. 4.5 Playa Santa Teresa (1.058 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Casual, rough road, beachy town
    Beaches
    
    
42. 4.5 Cano Island (1.055 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - Excellent diving spot. White tip sharks.
    Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
43. 4.5 Playa Guiones (1.039 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Beautiful Beach without a Hotel in site.
    Beaches
    
    
44. 5.0 Pacific Trade Winds (1.020 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - They take care of it all!
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
    
    
45. 4.5 Tortuga Island (1.019 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - A must do!!! avoid crowds.
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Islands
    
    
46. 5.0 Samara-Carrillo Info Center (988 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Cheaper and better by booking car through Samara Info Center
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers
    
    
47. 4.5 Doka Estate Coffee Tour (986 reviews) Province of Alajuela
    - Great informative tour
    Walking Tours
    
    
48. 4.5 Playa Hermosa (968 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Casa Ventanas
    Beaches
    
    
49. 5.0 Panache Sailing (942 reviews) Province of Guanacaste
    - Beautiful views, relaxing cruise and water sports!
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Stand Up Paddleboarding
    
    
50. 5.0 Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (940 reviews) Province of Puntarenas
    - So happy we signed up for a tour
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    

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