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Sample a wide variety of Costa Rican flavors while learning about the country's cultural heritage on this San Jose walking tour. You'll shop for fruits and veggies at the Mercado Central and the Mercado Borbón, visit the National Theater and La Laguna Plaza, and try all sorts of local treats along the way.
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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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As you explore this enchanting city, you'll discover a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through the streets, sharing captivating histories and transporting you back in time. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the National Theater, a true masterpiece showcasing artistic brilliance. Admire its neoclassical façade, intricate details, and breathtaking murals that bring the culture to life. Prepare to be amazed at the Central Market, a bustling hub where vibrant colors, aromatic scents, and lively sounds come together. Indulge your taste buds with local delicacies and tropical fruits that will transport you to paradise. Allow us to be your guide, your storyteller, and your companion as we unlock the secrets of this mesmerizing destination. Book your tour today. San Jose is waiting to capture your heart!
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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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Get out of San Jose on a day tour to the Arenal Volcano region, where you’ll get a glimpse of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity and natural beauty. Travel through scenic farmland and villages to reach the volcano. Stop at a coffee plantation, waterfall, and look out for wildlife en route. In the shadow of the volcano, soak in natural hot springs for a refreshing experience, before returning to San Jose.
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
14 hours
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Adventure-loving travelers won’t want to miss this combined zip lining, rappelling, and hiking tour. The Carpintera Hills are close to San Jose and offer the easiest way to go zip lining from the capital. Glide through the forest canopy on steel cables strung between 19 platforms. Rappel from as high as 130 feet. Enjoy the forest views along the way and look out for birds and animals.
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Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
3 hours
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Explore San Jose on this guided half-day sightseeing tour. Great for first-time visitors to the city, the tour includes stops at historic and cultural sites such as the Costa Rican Art Museum in La Sabana, the city center, the National Theater, the University of Costa Rica, and the arts and crafts market. Plus, enjoy lunch at a local Costa Rican restaurant.
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San Jose Sightseeing City Tour
4 to 5 hours
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Combine coffee, a volcano, and wildlife on this full-day small-group tour from San Jose with hotel pickup. Travel to San Isidro to learn about coffee production at a plantation. At Poas Volcano, admire the main crater, then hike to Botos Lagoon. Afterwards, see animals and waterfalls at La Paz Waterfall Gardens with included lunch and entrance fees.
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
10 hours
Free Cancellation
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Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.
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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
5 hours
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The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.
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Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José
10 to 12 hours
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Enjoy a special day surrounded by nature, seeing dolphins, islands, birds and many more species during the journey until you reach Isla Tortuga, our destination where we will give you approximately 5 hours of beach time to relax under the shade of the beautiful palm trees and enjoy its refreshing sea.
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Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch
12 to 18 hours
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Poás hides wonderful traditions and stunning landscapes that captivate every visitor. Start your tour with a cup of freshly brewed coffee on an authentic local estate, where you can enjoy panoramic mountain views and experience the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality. A few minutes away, discover the majestic La Paz Fall, a 35-meter waterfall that rushes through a green-covered canyon, in the middle of a cloud forest full of wildlife. Then head to the imposing Poás Volcano. Its huge crater, one of the largest in the world, reveals a turquoise acid lagoon surrounded by steam and volcanic formations. The views are surreal and the atmosphere transmits the living force of nature. Whether you love nature, culture or are looking for a peaceful getaway, Poás offers the perfect combination of adventure and serenity. Come and explore a place where tradition meets natural wonder.
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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
10 hours
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Ascend to the summit of Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica’s highest peak, and witness its lunar-like craters and breathtaking views that stretch from coast to coast on clear days. Travel through beautiful farmlands enriched by volcanic soil before reaching Cartago, the country’s historic capital, where you’ll visit the famous church: "Basilica de los Angeles", a cherished pilgrimage site since 1635. Then unwind in the stunning Orosi Valley at Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs, featuring seven natural thermal pools at 36–38°C. Enjoy mineral-rich waters, a volcanic mud treatment, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch surrounded by lush mountain scenery. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and deep relaxation—an unforgettable full-day experience in the heart of Costa Rica.
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Irazú Volcano & Mineral Hot Springs Escorted Tour from San Jose
10 hours
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Discover the magic of this wonderful beach, Playa Tortuga, located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Playa Tortuga (called by the indigenous Tolinga) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is awarded to beaches in our country that have pollution-free waters. Due to its geographical characteristic, its waters are turquoise in color and are ideal for swimming.
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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
12 to 15 hours
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Get out of the city and experience Costa Rica’s rich wildlife heritage with this half day private tour to the Toucan Rescue Ranch. What started out as a rescue facility for toucans has expanded to include other charismatic species such as sloths, monkeys, parrots, and owls. Learn all about them from the dedicated staff committed to their care.
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Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
4 hours
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Visit three Costa Rican highlights in one day on this guided tour from San José. First explore a Starbucks-owned coffee farm, learning all about how your morning brew is grown, harvested, and roasted. Next, visit the Poas Volcano Crater and marvel at its powerful geysers and bubbling lake of aquamarine water. Then, experience La Paz Waterfall Garden–a lush rainforest that boasts spectacular waterfalls and exotic wildlife. Finally, stop by another coffee plantation and enjoy a lunch of traditional Costa Rican fare.
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Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose
8 to 10 hours
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This excursion is a full day we will travel to the beautiful area of Poás, our bus will travel through mountains and cattle farms until we reach the impressive Poás Volcano. We will take a short hike to the crater to see its beautiful lagoon, of course considering that its sighting depends on the natural weather conditions of the area. In the volcano there is a beautiful cafeteria we will give time to buy snacks at the end of the tour in the Volcano. Then we will visit the Peace Falls a beautiful, 37 meter high waterfall where you will have amazing photos. Finally, we will visit an authentic Coffee Hacienda, where you can see coffee plantations, know the process and also test coffee and chocolates produced on the estate. At the end we will travel back to your hotel.
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Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
7 to 8 hours
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This sampler adventure tour from San Jose fits the best of Costa Rica's rivers and rainforests into one action-packed day. En route, go croc-spotting at a famous overlook on the Tarcoles River. Then head to the jungle adventure park where you can choose two activities from a list of thrilling options, including ziplining, horseback riding, surfing lessons, an ATV adventure, and a mountain bike tour.
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From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour
10 hours
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In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions including Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this full-day guided tour from San Jose. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, plus two meals, adding up to a great value.
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
14 hours
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Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and spend the day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park on a group tour. Walk jungle trails, observe wildlife like macaws and crocodiles, and relax on the beach. This guided tour helps you avoid crowded areas and includes hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.
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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
12 hours
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Our meeting will take you to 3 magical places that will leave you in love with Costa Rica. We will visit the Poás Volcano at only 2,574 meters above sea level, a natural wonder that will impress you. Then The Coffee Tour at the Doka Estate; where you will learn more than you imagine. And finally The wonderful La Paz Waterfalls, without a doubt an experience that you cannot miss. For this and much more we invite you to this magical adventure!
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Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
10 hours
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As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour includes breakfast and lunch, and is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
12 hours
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Safely immerse yourself in Costa Rican nature and wildlife on a 7-hour tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Leave the busy streets of San Jose behind in comfortable air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. Discover more than 100 species at the sanctuary, including titi monkeys, 2-toed sloths, pumas, and toucans. You can even feed hummingbirds by hand. Have your camera ready for the cloud forest, waterfalls, and aviary.
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
7 hours
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Soak in the atmosphere of San Jose after dark on this bar crawl package. If you don’t know where to go for a fun night out, this activity is for you. Meet up with your guide as they take you to a selection of popular watering holes found downtown. Meet new people, try local drinks and get into the party spirit. A great way to introduce yourself to a new city.
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Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
3 hours
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Experience the magic of Tortuguero, one of the world’s most sought-after destinations and home to some of the most stunning canals on the planet. Designed for those who want to make the most of their time, this tour will take you from San Jose to an unrivalled natural paradise. The tour crosses the Braulio Carrillo National Park, with its lush jungle and waterfalls, and continues with a boat trip through the majestic canals of Tortuguero, where you can see monkeys, alligators and exotic birds. The stay will be in a comfortable lodge surrounded by nature, with private trails, swimming pool, bar, spa and more amenities. You will also explore the picturesque village of Tortuguero and the Turtle Museum, with guided walks and boat tours. Return includes one last trip along the canals and a lunch stop before arriving in San Jose.
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Tortuguero : All Inclusive Package 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose
3 days
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Discover the natural beauty of Panama with an exciting ATV tour of the dry forest and Ensenada Beach. Drive through stunning scenery while exploring local wildlife and enjoying unique views. The tour includes a short walk along the Mata Ahogao River, where you can appreciate the biodiversity of the area, before relaxing on the Pacific coast at La Ensenada beach. An ideal adventure for nature and adrenaline lovers. Important Information: One ATV Team will be assigned for every two people. A minimum of 1 person is required for the tour.
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Panama City : ATV Jungle and Beach Adventure & River Swim
5 to 6 hours
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