Best things to do in Guanacaste
Recommended activities in Guanacaste
Tours & day trips
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m+
8.8 out of 10 with 68 reviews
8.8/10
68 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 843 reviews
9.6/10
843 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Flamingo, Guanacaste All-inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 86 reviews
9.8/10
86 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
9.6 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9.6/10
53 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna quad bike Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 97 reviews
9/10
97 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 151 reviews
9.8/10
151 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h+
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.8/10
130 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 287 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Hanging Bridges Small-Group Cloud Forest Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.8/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Horseback Riding Tour to the Oropéndola Waterfall
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari on Tempisque River
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Safari Tour in Ponderosa Costa Rica
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Wildlife Sanctuary Pass
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rio Celeste Hiking , Sloth Farm Tour & Waterfall
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Monteverde: 3 Hours of the Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.2/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.6/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Water activities
See all 191 activitiesFrom San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes
4h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9/10
16 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 210 reviews
10/10
210 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.8/10
110 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Playa Flamingo with Snorkelling
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Rich Coast Adventure With Sea Caves & Mangroves
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.2/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 175 reviews
10/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
White Water Rafting Class II and III
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.2/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Authentic experience of Coffee, Cane and Caco inside the forest
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tamarindo : Traditional Cooking Class
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hands-On Costa Rican Bread Making Workshop in Monteverde
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.6/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Costa Rican Cultural Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica: Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals
8.4 out of 10 with 24 reviews
8.4/10
24 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
Activity duration is 3 hours and 10 minutes
3h 10m
9.8 out of 10 with 40 reviews
9.8/10
40 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
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Baldi Hot Springs Resort – Day Pass with One Meal
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.4 out of 10 with 307 reviews
9.4/10
307 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9.4/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Zip Line Experience and Thermal Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 56 reviews
9.6/10
56 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium relaxation massage with Maria in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Waterfall + Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Vida Aventura Ranch Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 63 reviews
8.8/10
63 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Thai Fusion Massage Experience in Tamarindo
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rincón de la Vieja: One-Day Nature Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
7.2 out of 10 with 7 reviews
7.2/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Coco Beach
4/5(127 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Coco Beach, a popular beach in Coco. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Samara Beach
4.5/5(21 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Samara Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sámara. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
Playa Potrero
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
