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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviewsSurf Lessons in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Enjoy tropical nature, feel the Pura Vida life and catch waves in Costa Rica with experienced local surfers! This is designed to teach how to feel safe, comfy and have fun with your surfboard!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviewsLearn how to catch waves and surf!
Let the ocean change your life! Learn surfing skills with experienced instructors.
5 out of 5 average rating, 459 reviewsHike 10 Hidden Waterfalls with a Local Naturalist
Explore 10 waterfalls deep in the Costa Rican rainforest with a local guide, swim in natural pools, discover tropical nature and challenge yourself on an authentic jungle adventure.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviewsExplore Monteverde Night tour
Walk through Monteverde’s forest, discovering nocturnal wildlife with a local guide.
5 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviewsThe Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Sensory in Grecia
The "Hidden Gem" Experience Escape the tourist crowds and join us in the heart of Grecia for an authentic, family-run farm experience. Our tour is a deep dive into the soul of Costa Rican culture.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 1088 reviewsKayak glowing waters with local hosts
Paddle through bioluminescent waters in a cozy night kayak session near Paquera!
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviewsTio Jose Coffee Tour
Discover the secrets of coffee with a local farmer.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviewsWatch dolphins and snorkel at Samara Beach
Hop aboard a catamaran to see playful dolphins and underwater sea life in clear waters.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviewsHorseback Riding through the jungle and beach
Experience an unforgettable horseback ride through the jungle and along the beach. If we're lucky, we can observe amazing wildlife like sloths, monkeys, macaws, iguanas, and more.
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsSunrise or Sunset Outrigger Canoe Paddle Malpais
Private outrigger canoe paddle along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Beginner-friendly, calm and guided by paddlers with 20+ years of experience. A peaceful, authentic way to connect with the ocean.
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5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsSpot, identify & learn about La Fortuna’s birds
Let’s explore La Fortuna’s birdlife! We’ll listen for calls, watch for movement, and learn to identify species while discovering facts about their behavior, habitats, and role in the ecosystem.
New place to stayQuick Sloth Watching with a Local Guide
We walk 15 minutes through a town to the mountain edge to look for sloths, we watch sloths for 30 min with a telescope and binoculars, take photos, then walk 15 minutes back to the meeting point.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSloth Watching & Authentic Costa Rican Cooking
Taste Costa Rica with a local welcome drink, hands-on cooking and dessert, then explore Bogarin Trail to spot sloths, frogs, owls, snakes and more wildlife.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSloths & Wildlife Paradise - Bogarin Trail
Explore the largest biological corridor near La Fortuna with a guide, a telescope, and a fruit tasting. Enjoy two days of admission and discover the fascinating wildlife of the tropical forest.
New place to stayExplore Monteverde’s cloud forest at night
Led by José, a local zoologist and naturalist, this small-group night walk invites you to observe the forest with a scientist’s eye you will learn and understand why protecting this ecosystem matters.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsTasty Costa Rican cooking classes
They'll cook, share and have fun together while preparing delicious Costa Rican dishes. Surrounded by nature, they'll experience Costa Rica and take home recipes to repeat the experience.
New place to stayTypical cuisine with a Costa Rican family
Tour an organic farm, harvest fresh ingredients, and learn how to prepare a traditional dish with a local family. Enjoy an authentic farm-to-table experience.
New place to stayNight Ecology with a Field Naturalist
Enter the rainforest at La Fortuna after dark and learn to see what others miss. We’ll track movement, sounds and clues while discovering frogs, reptiles, insects, mammals and their hidden world.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsValle Azul Wildlife Guide on the way to Fortuna
Guided night walk along 900m of private trails. Observe frogs, snakes, sloths, raccoons and more wildlife in a unique experience in contact with nature, on the property itself.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSnorkeling & Monkey Tour in Playa Blanca
Minimum 2 guests required. Snorkel and swim at a white-sand reef, spot sloths, monkeys, scarlet macaws and wildlife, then enjoy fresh coconut water and tropical fruits with a local guide.
