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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica

Costa Rica

4.4
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 $125 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 $137 BOOK WITH VIATOR All-Day Expedition to Tortuguero National Park from San José
    3.9
    Duration: 12 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 MonteverdeTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Nature / Park, Nightlife Manuel AntonioTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Nightlife, Park TortugueroTrip planner BEST FOR: National Park, Nightlife, Natural History Museum JacoTrip planner BEST FOR: Zipline, Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing

    Regions of Costa Rica

    Province of PuntarenasTrip planner Province of GuanacasteTrip planner Province of AlajuelaTrip planner Province of LimonTrip planner Province of San JoseTrip planner Province of HerediaTrip planner Province of CartagoTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Costa Rica

    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    4.5
    Duration: 6 hours
    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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    Playa Manuel Antonio ©
    Beach
    Playa Manuel Antonio
    Manuel Antonio
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours

    Nature in Costa Rica

    Arenal Volcano
    Volcano
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    3.5
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz ©
    Waterfall
    Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
    Vara Blanca
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    La Fortuna Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Poas Volcano
    Volcano
    Poas Volcano
    Poas Volcano National Park
    4.1
    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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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    Manuel Antonio
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Playa Flamingo
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Quepos
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Costa Rica

    Tamarindo Beach ©
    Beach
    Tamarindo Beach
    Tamarindo
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Samara Beach ©
    Beach
    Samara Beach
    Playa Samara
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Conchal ©
    Beach
    Playa Conchal
    Playa Conchal
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Puerto Viejo Beach ©
    Beach
    Puerto Viejo Beach
    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
    4.1
    Duration: 6 hours

    Hidden gems in Costa Rica

    Rincon de La Vieja National Park ©
    Volcano
    Rincon de La Vieja National Park
    Province of Guanacaste
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    Bogarin Trail
    Park
    Bogarin Trail
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Venado Caves ©
    Cave
    Venado Caves
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tarantulas Way
    Nature / Park
    Tarantulas Way
    Cahuita
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Costa Rica

    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
    Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands ©
    Nature / Park
    Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands
    Area de Conservacion Guanacaste
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge
    Nature / Park
    Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Osa Canopy Tour ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Osa Canopy Tour
    Ballena
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Vic-Tours ©
    River Rafting / Tubing
    Vic-Tours
    Carara
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Playa Negra SUP Wave Riders ©
    Sports Clinic
    Playa Negra SUP Wave Riders
    Playa Negra
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Kids Saving the Rain Forest ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Kids Saving the Rain Forest
    Quepos
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Recently planned trips to Costa Rica

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