When you are planning your vacation to Costa Rica, it can be overwhelming to decide what the best things to do in Costa Rica are! Although it’s just a tiny country in Central America, Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity allows for endless adventure, relaxation and culture activities. Between beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, active volcanos, steaming hot springs and flowing waterfalls everyone in your family will find tours and activities that they love. From the Osa Peninsula to the Central Valley to Tortuguero, you’ll never run out of places to visit, Ticos to meet or tours to do! Visit Costa Rica for a trip of a life time. Visit Costa Rica for a trip of a life time.
Keep reading to learn more about all the amazing things to do in Costa Rica!
Once you’re ready to dry off, head to a National Park for zip lining, canyoning and hiking. Hike above the cloud forest canopy on hanging bridges in Monteverde or soar with the Scarlet Macaws in Carara National Park on a zip line.
Don’t forget the volcanoes either! You’ll never forget a day in a volcano national park. Hike over spilled lava while you watch for sloths, monkeys and tropical birds. Then get back in the water and go white-water rafting in Rincon de la Vieja or the Pacuare River. You’ll never forget exploring the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park or rafting down the rushing Pacuare river!
Or take a dip in the famous hot springs under the Arenal Volcano. You’ll melt your stress away in the middle of the rainforest. Connect your body, mind and spirt with some tropical yoga in Nosara. There are yoga retreats and teacher trainings all year-round. Could you think of a better place for your yoga practice?
Maybe you want to relax out at sea? Take a Catamaran cruise from Tamarindo and have a cocktail on the waves.
Check out any of the many all inclusive resorts in Guanacaste. Get all your drinks, food from one place, while you relax by the pool.
Monteverde is another great place to get away from the crowds and relax in the quiet cloud forest while you look for wildlife and enjoy the mystical views.
If you’re looking for great activities to do with the person you love during your Costa Rican vacation, we’ve compiled a list just for you.
Picture yourself on the deck of a cruise ship; a cocktail in hand with the sun slowly setting over the Pacific to one side and beautiful tropical beaches on the other. Sunset tours are available in most Pacific coast towns, with some offering complimentary snacks and beverages.
Contact one of our expert travel coordinators, and we can work on a custom vacation packages to fit your interests, needs, and budget. We’ve set up hot air ballooning, helicopter tours, trekking adventures, custom group trips for high school and college students, birding expeditions and more. We are your Costa Rica adventure experts and we recommend only the best Costa Rica tours. What are you waiting for? We’re here to help you plan your next adventure in tropical paradise!
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