10 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica through ten selected experiences. Before making plans, check current official travel advice, entry requirements and local access conditions. Numbers indicate editorial list order, not independently scored rankings.

1. Explore Monteverde's cloud forest with a naturalist

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2. Watch wildlife in Corcovado National Park

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3. Walk the trails around Arenal Volcano

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4. Explore Tortuguero's canals by boat

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5. Enjoy the beaches and trails of Manuel Antonio

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6. Discover Caribbean food and culture around Puerto Viejo

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7. Visit a coffee farm in the Central Valley

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8. Raft the Pacuare River with qualified guides

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9. Watch birds in the forests of San Gerardo de Dota

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10. Explore the dry forests of Guanacaste

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