Top Central Valley Attractions & Museums

Enjoy a ride across the slopes of Arenal Volcano, following a route that moves from lower pastures to elevated viewpoints. This guided horseback experience includes a professional bilingual guide, helmet and safety gear, and air-conditioned vehicle transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off at selected La Fortuna hotels. The gradual ascent provides wide views of the volcano when weather permits, making it a practical way to experience the landscape beyond roadside lookouts.

Due to its excellent location, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is recognized for offering the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife observation opportunities in Costa Rica. Eleven kilometers of trails, two observation towers and two suspension bridges offer unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the nature of the Arenal Volcano National Park. If you are not a guest of the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa, we offer you the opportunity to opt for the DAY PASS to explore our impressive 350-hectare (865-acre) nature reserve.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love the opportunity to hike and zipline through the Costa Rican rainforest. After a safety training you’ll hike through the forest to an area with seven ziplines strung between the treetops. Enjoy zooming along these, looking out for wildlife on the way. Some of the ziplines go right past some beautiful waterfalls, for the best views.

With this prebooked day pass, breeze through the entrance lines at the Ecocentro Danaus, a private nature reserve and sanctuary near La Fortuna. Meet some of the animals living inside the reserve including sloths, birds, butterflies, lizards, and iguanas. After saying hello to the animals, visit the indigenous art gallery and souvenir shop—all helping to support natural conservation efforts.

Arenal Volcano National Park’s massive size and unique natural setting can make it an easy place to get lost in, if you don’t already know the area. This Arenal Volcano National Park Hiking Tour from La Fortuna allows you to explore one of the park’s beautiful trails with a guide who can navigate the steep slopes and volcanic landscape well. Plus, take in views of Lake Arenal, while your guide talks about the volcano’s history and forest formation processes.

Climbing the tallest volcano in Costa Rica need not be daunting; keep it easy with this guided tour to Irazu Volcano from San Jose. Join this guided tour to the summit of the volcano, an easy hike after the scenic drive, and take your time at the top admiring the views. This tour includes round-trip transportation from San Jose as well as all entrance fees.

Benefit from an advance reservation for Tabacon Hot Springs to ensure your access to one of Costa Rica´s most popular hot springs resorts. A network of thermal springs run through the lush gardens and feed a number of pools and waterfalls with naturally heated mineral waters. The resort is located between Arenal Volcano and the National Park, which makes it a scenic and relaxing destination, and a buffet meal is included.

Heading deep into Arenal's rainforest typically means renting a car and navigating unfamiliar roads. This small-group tour lets you skip the self-drive stress and takes you to directly to the area's highlights. Walk across the rainforest over a hanging bridge, wander along trails through lava fields for excellent views of Arenal Volcano, and, finally, rejuvenate in a natural hot spring.

Relax in natural thermal waters at Hot Springs Pura Vida near La Fortuna. Set within a rainforest environment, this experience allows you to unwind while connecting with nature. With an emphasis on sustainability, the site integrates eco-friendly practices alongside access to renowned Costa Rican hot springs, providing a balanced option for relaxation in a lush setting.

Experience Costa Rica’s wild and beautiful rain forest the historic way on a scenic horseback ride to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Travel on private, forested trails away from any roads, at a pace that allows for close observation of jungle life. Dismount for a moderate hike to the famous waterfall, where you can cool off with an optional swim and enjoy more time in nature.

One of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, The Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano Park are abundant with exciting plant and wildlife species. Venture out of the city and explore the park, looking out as you go. Hike in one of the most spectacular destinations in Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano! As the most active volcano in the country, don't be surprised if you hear a crackling noise or smoke coming out of its mouth. Manuel Antonio National park tour provides a perfect combination of nature, wildlife and pristine beaches. Explore the Manuel Antonio National Park on foot, and before ... just relax and sunbathe on the beach during this spectacular trip. Important: Minimum person to operate the tour is two people per booking You can request a change for another destination during day one available Rio Celeste (Tenorio Volcano) Manuel Antonio entry for Booking with cancellation of 24 hours before start the tour please contact us. 3 Nights Accommodation

Zoo Ave is an important center for animal rescue and rehabilitation, with a vast natural landscape, ornamental gardens, a large number of native and endangered species. This general admission ticket provides entry to the zoo and allows you to explore at your own pace. Learn about local wildlife, see a variety of well-cared-for animals with ample space to thrive, and observe animal rescue and rehabilitation in action.

We offer exactly what we promise: only official entry, without deception, without false expectations. What you DO get with us: 100% Official Digital Entry - Guaranteed and valid Zero Rows - You receive your direct email access code Transparent Price - You know exactly why you pay English/Spanish system - No struggle with obsolete systems only in Spanish Flexible Modification - Change your date if necessary Why trust us? While other sellers create confusion about whether or not they are included, we are clear from the beginning: we only sell the official ticket. Period. Don’t risk your day waiting in endless lines or discovering you paid twice as much for the same thing. Get your ticket guaranteed, avoid the crowds and enjoy from the moment you arrive. Very Important: Admission to Tenorio Volcano National Park is from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Avoid the crowds of La Fortuna on this tour of Ecocentro Danaus, a private nature reserve located just outside of the city. Follow a guide along jungle trails to where sloths, birds, and butterflies live, and pick up local expertise on Costa Rican wildlife along the way. This tour even includes a spotting scope for heightened visibility.

This full-day, family-friendly combo tour in La Fortuna spans 6 to 7 hours starting at 7:00 AM, blending adrenaline and native Costa Rican culture into a single adventure. The journey begins with a 7-line canopy zipline course featuring an 18-meter tower, a flyover across a 120-meter canyon, and a high-flying pass directly above the La Fortuna Waterfall on Central America's second longest cable. Following the zipline, guests are transported to the base offices to change into dry clothes and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch. The action continues with a 4x4 truck ride deep into the mountains, setting up an exhilarating canyoning session where participants rappel down rainforest waterfalls. The package wraps up back at the ranch with photo reviews and fresh Costa Rican coffee, with all bilingual guides, round-trip transportation, equipment, lunch, and snacks fully included.

Get closer to nature while still experiencing thrills during a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities, so you can ride an aerial tram, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike at your own pace. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

There is a trail of 3.2km; along the way, you will find 16 bridges, of which 6 are suspension bridges. When going on the self-guided tour, you will have the opportunity to see different flora and fauna. Pay special attention to the different layers of the rainforest, from the treetops to the understory and the forest floor. This way, you will be able to appreciate many of the species housed by this spectacular biological corridor.

Visit two special Costa Rica attractions in one day on this tour to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall from San Jose. Enjoy an easy ride up to the crater of the volcano, where you have free time to admire the sulfur fumaroles and views over the central valley, and then head to La Paz Waterfall—an incredible photo opportunity. Snack on fresh strawberries from a local farm between activities.

Combine two of the top outdoor rainforest activities in Costa Rica with this full-day day tour. After pickup from La Fortuna in a minivan, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges—two miles (3.2 kilometers) of raised walking platforms designed for viewing wildlife in the rainforest canopy and below. After walking the bridges, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, swim in the La Fortuna River, and have a restaurant lunch before returning to La Fortuna.

Immerse yourself in nature on this 3-day, 2-night adventure. The perfect excursion for outdoor enthusiasts, the tour brings you to the artisan town of Sarchi, known for its crafts and souvenirs, and the Arenal Volcano. You’ll also visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to hike and enjoy the Sky Walk, a combination of trails and suspension bridges above the forest canopy.

Get above the canopy and observe the native wildlife in Arenal when you walk the 1.6mi (3km) of asphalt path between the six hanging bridges suspended among the trees. You'll also have awesome views of the Arenal Volcano. Your naturalist guide will be with you the entire tour (approx 3 hours) to tell you all about the native flora and fauna of the region.

Head into the rain forest of Costa Rica and discover the Arenal Volcano on a half-day tour. Trek past lava formations, swim in a lake created by the volcano, and take a dip in the warm hot springs of the Tabacon River. Enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch while taking in the views of the volcano and enjoy your day in the rain forest.

Explore Arenal’s rainforest three ways on a combo tour that has something for everyone. Get a good view of exotic birds and waterfalls on the Sky Walk’s suspended bridges, then glide up a mountain reserve on the Sky Tram. From there, fly back down on a thrilling Sky Trek zipline course. In between bursts of adrenaline, enjoy fantastic views over the treetops of Arenal Volcano and Lake.

Explore the wild beauty and rich biodiversity of Costa Rica’s famed Arenal region on this combo hiking and waterfall tour from La Fortuna. Trek along the different levels of hanging bridges in the rain forest at Mistico Park, and later take a short hike to reach the tropical cascade of La Fortuna Waterfall. Replenish your energy with a delicious Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.