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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica

Costa Rica

4.5
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 MonteverdeTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Nature / Park, Nightlife TamarindoTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Scuba / Snorkeling JacoTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing

    Regions of Costa Rica

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    Popular things to do in Costa Rica

    Playa Manuel Antonio ©
    Beach
    Playa Manuel Antonio
    Manuel Antonio
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tortuguero National Park ©
    National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tabacon Hot Springs ©
    Hot Spring
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    La Fortuna
    4.4
    Duration: 4h 30 min
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    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
    Poas Volcano
    Volcano
    Poas Volcano
    Poas Volcano National Park
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    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
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge ©
    Nature / Park
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Cano Negro
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    Toucan Rescue Ranch ©
    Nature / Park
    Toucan Rescue Ranch
    San Isidro
    4.8
    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
    ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Manuel Antonio
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    ©
    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Playas del Coco
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Tamarindo
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Costa Rica

    Tamarindo Beach ©
    Beach
    Tamarindo Beach
    Tamarindo
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Avellana ©
    Beach
    Playa Avellana
    Playa Avellanas
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Guiones ©
    Beach
    Playa Guiones
    Nosara
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Samara Beach ©
    Beach
    Samara Beach
    Playa Samara
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Costa Rica

    Tree Chocolate Tour ©
    Distillery Tour
    Tree Chocolate Tour
    Upala
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bogarin Trail
    Park
    Bogarin Trail
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Carara National Park ©
    National Park
    Carara National Park
    Carara
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    International Animal Rescue Costa Rica
    Nature / Park
    International Animal Rescue Costa Rica
    Nosara
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 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
    Tortuguero Infocenter Tours ©
    Multi-day Tour
    Tortuguero Infocenter Tours
    Tortuguero
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Kids Saving the Rain Forest ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Kids Saving the Rain Forest
    Quepos
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Manuel Antonio Jet Ski Tours ©
    Waterskiing / Jetskiiing
    Manuel Antonio Jet Ski Tours
    Quepos
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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