Best things to do in Guanacaste
Recommended activities in Guanacaste
Tours & day trips
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h+
9.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
9.6/10
63 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
8.8 out of 10 with 69 reviews
8.8/10
69 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 132 reviews
9.8/10
132 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 929 reviews
9.6/10
929 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
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
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
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.2/10
76 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified 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
Wildlife & nature
See all 318 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience
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: Night Walk with Guide and Torches
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 51 reviews
9.2/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.4/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
10/10
27 Viator 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 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
Safari Float
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.4/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Arenal Mundo Aventura Park 7 Zip-Lines Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.6/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 193 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
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 59 reviews
10/10
59 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
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
Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes
4h 15m
9.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.2/10
17 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 118 reviews
9.8/10
118 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.2/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tamarindo : Public Sunset Tour by Pacific Lounge Catamaran
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 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
Classes & workshops
See all 73 activitiesFrom Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.2/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guanacaste: Palo Verde Wildlife Safari Boat Tour
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
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
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
Costa Rica: Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals
8.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
8.4/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.8/10
21 GetYourGuide 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 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From La Fortuna: Coffee and Chocolate Farm Tour with Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified 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
Spa & wellness
See all 62 activities
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
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: Waterfall + Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
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
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
Hot Springs Pura Vida River and Thermal Pool Access
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Ecotermales Rainforest Hot Spring Day Pass
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
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
Popular places to visit
Coco Beach
4/5(132 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.
Conchal Beach
4.5/5(75 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Conchal Beach during your travels in Playa Conchal? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Playa Potrero
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
