Activities in Costa Rica
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Biesanz Woodworks
Functional, beautiful objects made from rainforest woods are created on site at this small store and wood shop run by American craftsman Barry Bies... More -
Café Britt Plantation
Coffee is king in Costa Rica—and of the nearly 150,000 large and small coffee fincas (plantations) that dot the Costa Rican landscape (most in the ... More -
Classic Journeys
Unbeatable access to experiences around the globe—learning firsthand about a family-run organic coffee plantation in the Galápagos; dining in a pri... More -
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado’s 127,000 acres of lush primary rainforest protect an extraordinary array of wildlife. Central America’s largest population of scarlet ma... More -
Costa Rica Expeditions
The oldest and most reputable adventure outfitter in the country (founder Michael Kaye left his native New York to open the biz in 1978), Costa Ric... More -
Costa Rica Sky Adventures
A 1.7-mile zipline network in the Monteverde Reserve operated by Costa Rica Sky Adventures gives airborne guests close-up glimpses of forest-dwelli... More -
Country Walkers
Moderate and challenging walks (and a few small-ship cruises) in 80 destinations around the world with a roster of insider guides, such as Morocco ... More -
Green Magic Travel
The eco-minded outfitter organizes customized itineraries with volunteer activities—protecting green, hawksbill, and leatherback turtle nests with ... More -
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
The reserve protects 815 acres of coastal rain forest. Look for capuchin monkeys, toucans, and three-toed sloths along the reserve's well-groomed t... More -
Horizontes
This long established agency can organize botany, birding, or photography tours, and more. More -
Katie Nelson
Years as agent: 14. Other specialties: Costa Rica, Guatemala. Consulting fee: Varies. katien@travelpoints.com More -
Kensington Tours
A vast range of personalized itineraries, including working on archaeological digs in Israel and trekking to see gorillas in Rwanda, while staying ... More -
La Vela Latina
A lively mix of locals and globals gather at this casual beach bar to lounge in leather rocking chairs on the open-air patio and sample from an exq... More -
Manuel Antonio National Park
Just south of Quepos on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica are a series of wide, white-sand beaches backed by dense, tropical forest, mangrove swamps,... More -
Manuel Antonio Surf School
While this Pacific stretch’s notorious breaks are mainly for experts, novices can learn to hang ten along the calmer shores of Manuel Antonio Beach... More -
Mark Hoyer
More than 20 years of experience have provided Mark Hoyer with the know-how to guide travelers through the most beautiful places in the world. His ... More -
Mercado Central, San Jose
A buzzing hive of commercial activity, this covered market is as much of a full-immersion experience as a shopping destination. The front areas, pa... More -
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Nearly 5,000 feet above sea level—and reached via a four-hour, precipitous, unpaved drive from San José—this 25,700-acre, amazingly biodiverse pres... More -
Mountain Travel Sobek
More than 40 years of experience arranging hiking, trekking, rafting, and kayaking excursions, with group or private itineraries. t+l trip pick Ala... More -
Off the Beaten Path
The Bozeman, Montana-based company specializes in itineraries to destinations throughout North and South America (as well as New Zealand, where it ... More -
Osa Aventura
An independent group of naturalists directed by biologist Mike Boston leads custom wilderness treks on the Osa Peninsula. More -
Pavones Surfing
The left point break at Pavones is the country’s most legendary wave—and a pilgrimage site for top surfers from all over the world. Beginners who’d... More -
Rara Avis Rainforest Reserve
Many of the nearly 400 bird species at Rara Avis can be found nowhere else in the world. Costa Rica’s first reserve, this is the place that kicked ... More
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