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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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Beaches · Nature & Parks · Zipline
Tiny in terms of land area, Costa Rica is astoundingly diverse when it comes to culture and natural attractions. In a country called "Rich Coast", it's no surprise most Costa Rica vacations dedicate at least a few days to picturesque Pacific and Caribbean beaches, ideal for water sports and relaxation. Few small countries offer such a range of landscapes, allowing tourists to observe towering volcanoes while soaking away their worries in a hot spring, or hike into dense rainforests in the morning and surf at a modern resort in the afternoon. A trip to Costa Rica also lets you discover pristine national parks, ensuring plenty of chances to view wildlife from the comfort of eco-friendly lodges packed with amenities even ardent nature lovers secretly desire. Arrange all the small, but important details of your Costa Rica trip itinerary using our Costa Rica trip planner.
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    Top Costa Rica tours

    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo
    4.8
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
    4.1
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi Arts and Craft
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Places to visit in Costa Rica

    La Fortuna de San CarlosTrip planner BEST FOR: Hot Spring, Waterfall, River Rafting / Tubing Manuel AntonioTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Nightlife, Park JacoTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing MonteverdeTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Nature / Park, Nightlife TamarindoTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Scuba / Snorkeling

    Regions of Costa Rica

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    Popular things to do in Costa Rica

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    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Manuel Antonio ©
    Beach
    Playa Manuel Antonio
    Manuel Antonio
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tabacon Hot Springs ©
    Hot Spring
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    La Fortuna
    4.4
    Duration: 4h 30 min
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    Tortuguero National Park ©
    National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Nature in Costa Rica

    La Fortuna Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ecotermales Fortuna ©
    Hot Spring
    Ecotermales Fortuna
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.6
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Arenal Volcano
    Volcano
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    4.1
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz ©
    Waterfall
    Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
    Vara Blanca
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours

    Parks in Costa Rica

    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    Proyecto Asis ©
    Nature / Park
    Proyecto Asis
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park
    La Virgen
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Toucan Rescue Ranch ©
    Nature / Park
    Toucan Rescue Ranch
    San Isidro
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Costa Rica

    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge ©
    Nature / Park
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Cano Negro
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    Rincon de La Vieja National Park ©
    Volcano
    Rincon de La Vieja National Park
    Province of Guanacaste
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    El Toledo Coffee Tour ©
    Farm
    El Toledo Coffee Tour
    Atenas
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Costa Rica

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Quepos
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Manuel Antonio
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Tamarindo
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Costa Rica

    Playa Conchal ©
    Beach
    Playa Conchal
    Playa Conchal
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tamarindo Beach ©
    Beach
    Tamarindo Beach
    Tamarindo
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates ©
    Theme Park
    Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates
    Santa Cruz
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Arenal Eco Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Arenal Eco Zoo
    El Castillo
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens
    Cahuita
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Samara-Carrillo Info Center ©
    Visitor Center
    Samara-Carrillo Info Center
    Playa Samara
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Pasion Costa Rica ©
    City Tour
    Pasion Costa Rica
    Santa Elena
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nativos Corcovado Tours ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nativos Corcovado Tours
    Drake Bay
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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