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Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where you'll learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, gain an appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose.  Finish the night with a tasty traditional meal (and wine or beer) at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

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San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(254)

from US$80

Price varies by group size

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(399)

from US$33

Price varies by group size

Rainforest Night Walk in La Fortuna with Authentic Dinner

Discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest after dark on a night hike. Follow your guide along an easy trail and watch out for bats, nocturnal birds, and mammals rustling in the treetops and on the forest floor. Search for red-eyed tree frogs and glass frogs, among other species. Then enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on a wood-burning stove before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

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Rainforest Night Walk in La Fortuna with Authentic Dinner

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(193)

from US$92

Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

Rappel down waterfalls in the shadow of Arenal Volcano on this exciting rainforest adventure just outside of La Fortuna. Head into the forest, where guides will help you gear up for a thrilling course featuring a rock climb and rappelling, including the "Monkey Drop" and waterfall descents. After conquering this natural playground, head back to HQ for a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine.

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Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1 521)

from US$119

Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

Chocolate lovers flock to this incredible tour from La Fortuna that includes the sweetest rainforest experience and unearths the hidden secretes of local chocolate production. Visit a farm where cocoa is grown, processed and produced. This hands-on experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about history, culture and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.

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Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(965)

from US$34

La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(793)

from US$40

Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(46)

from US$150

Price varies by group size

Eden Chocolate Tour with Lunch Included

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0

(34)

from US$57

San Jose Birdwatching Nature and Cultural Experience

Join naturalist biologists on a guided tour through Parque La Libertad, where you will discover the restoration of 32 hectares once occupied by an old cement factory and learn about the ongoing reforestation process. You will observe birds that arrived with ecological regeneration and easily identify more than 30 species. Along the way, you’ll learn about waste management and pollinator gardens, and discover how the community comes together through art, sports, and social projects. Most importantly, by joining this experience you become part of a social well-being initiative that supports local communities in need.

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San Jose Birdwatching Nature and Cultural Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(10)

from US$35

Price varies by group size

Safari Float at Peñas Blancas River

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(29)

from US$87

Price varies by group size

Discovering the wonderful secrets hidden in this forest means finding a wildlife sanctuary; the high density of biodiversity makes this trails a unique place for observing species spotted along the way. When going on the self-guided tour, pay special attention to the different layers of the rainforest, from the treetops, the understory and the forest floor; this way you will be able to appreciate many of the species housed by this spectacular biological corridor.

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Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(5)

from US$70

Get a taste of authentic Costa Rican life and cuisine as you join a local family for a cooking class and home-style meal. Along with a guide, visit the home of your hosts outside of La Fortuna and learn about household customs and cooking techniques for a cultural experience that takes you well beyond just dining out. Join in the preparation of a typical meal, and then savor the fruits of your labor alongside new friends.

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Cooking Class "Cook Like a Local" La Fortuna

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(82)

from US$70

Britt Coffee Tour from San José

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(53)

from US$90

Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Canyoning

Test your limits on an extreme canyoning expedition in Costa Rica. On this thrilling, half-day tour from La Fortuna, journey to a remote rain forest canyon where you rappel down cliffs, leap from waterfalls, and trek through a jagged, slippery landscape. Prepare to get soaked as you splash into jungle pools and swim under cascades in an extraordinary natural playground. This is the ultimate choice for thrill seekers in La Fortuna.

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Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Canyoning

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(98)

from US$151

San Jose on Foot: Market Food Delights and City Sights Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(231)

from US$96

Price varies by group size

Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(88)

from US$60

Guided Tour to the Animal Rescue Center in San José (sloth tour)

It is a unique experience a short distance from San José, just 45 minutes from San José, ideal for those visitors who only have one morning or one afternoon. This is a center to rescue, rehabilitate and release Costa Rican wildlife. Access a great place to observe a wide variety of animals in the vicinity of San José. It is a shared visit, in which you will have the opportunity to meet and share with more tourists. Enjoy this beautiful adventure and contribute Minimun 2 persons. To operate the Tour.

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Guided Tour to the Animal Rescue Center in San José (sloth tour)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from US$160

Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica

Explore the rugged landscape and forested depths of Costa Rica’s Lost Canyon on this small-group adventure. Rappel alongside towering waterfalls, cool off in refreshing pools, and explore a hidden canyon surrounded by lush rainforest. After your canyoning experience, relax and enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat Costa Rican buffet at a private restaurant. Hotel transportation is included for a seamless adventure from start to finish.

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Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(276)

from US$122

Chocolate Tour & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose

Combine Costa Rica’s best sensations into one with this private full-day tour. First, you’ll sink deep into the wild rainforest, where you’ll learn all about the country’s obsession with chocolate—and you’ll taste some of the best, too. After your time on land, you’ll soak in Baldi Hot Springs, heated by the Arenal volcano, taking in the views and that Costa Rica feeling. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

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Chocolate Tour & Arenal Hot Springs. Private Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(4)

from US$295

Price varies by group size

Pure Trek Canyoning & Chocolate Tour Combo in La Fortuna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(11)

from US$180

Pure Trek Canyoning & Hanging Bridges Combo in La Fortuna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(17)

from US$202

Classic Britt Coffee Tour from San Jose. Private Tour with Lunch

Coffee lovers, get your fix on a tour of the Café Britt plantation including private transfers from your San Jose hotel. Learn the history of this famous Costa Rican export, and see firsthand how coffee beans are cultivated, roasted, and transformed into fragrant elixir with a behind-the-scenes look at the farm and processing facilities. Browse products at the Britt factory store, order a freshly brewed drink from the coffee bar, and enjoy a buffet lunch from the plantation’s own restaurant.

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Britt Coffee Tour with Lunch. Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(10)

from US$175

Price varies by group size

Private Tour Hanging Bridges La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(15)

from US$350

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Top Attractions in Central Valley

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Arenal Volcano National Park

Celeste River (Río Celeste)

Baldi Hot Springs

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Arenal Volcano National Park

Celeste River (Río Celeste)

Baldi Hot Springs

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Arenal Volcano National Park

Celeste River (Río Celeste)

Baldi Hot Springs