Tours and Experiences
This page includes experiences and tours I’d personally recommend if you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica.
I’ll keep updating this page as I explore more of the country.
Exciting news! I’m currently setting up booking links for some of these experiences. I’ll update this page as soon as they’re available.
Things worth doing in La Fortuna:
Arenal Volcano area hikes
Hot springs (paid & free options)
La Fortuna Waterfall
Sloth or wildlife tours at Bogarin Trails
La Fortuna / Arenal
Things worth doing in Uvita:
Marino Ballena National Park (Whale’s Tail)
Whale watching (seasonal)
Waterfalls (like Nauyaca or Catarata Uvita)
Beach days (quiet, uncrowded)
Uvita & South Pacific
Things worth doing in Nosara:
Playa Guiones & Playa Pelada
Surfing or surf watching
Yoga or wellness classes
Sunset walks
Cafés & casual local food spots
Nosara
Things worth doing in Monteverde:
Cloud forest reserves
Night wildlife walks
Monteverde
Things worth doing in Santa Teresa:
Surfing
Beach hopping
Yoga & wellness studios
Sunset dinners
Casual town exploring - especially Montezuma!
Santa Teresa
Things worth doing in Manuel Antonio:
Beach time outside the park
Sunset viewpoints
Book a Private yacht to cruise Manuel Antonio’s Coast
Visit Playa Biesanz at low tide
Manuel Antonio/Quepos
Things worth doing in Puerto Viejo:
Swim in the Caribbean beaches - Playa Arrecife is amazing!
Eat a patty from Del Rita
Snorkeling
Biking between beaches
Visit the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge
Eat Rice n’ Beans and Caribbean chicken!
Try Pan Bom and cocadas
Puerto Viejo/Caribbean Coast
Things worth doing in Tamarindo:
Beach hopping
Dining and shopping
Tamarindo
Things worth doing in San José:
Museums & cultural sites
Coffee tours nearby
San José & Central Valley
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