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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
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
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.8/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Horseback Riding Tour to the Oropéndola Waterfall
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
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
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
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
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
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
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
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.6/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Water activities
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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
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
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
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
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
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
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
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise
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
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 175 reviews
10/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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White Water Rafting Class II and III
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
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
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
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
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
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.
