Activities and tours Costa Rica

If you have a free day in San Jose and want to see a volcano, Irazu Volcano is an excellent option as it’s just a 1.5 hour drive from the capital city. If you don’t have a rental car and don’t want to deal with taking the public bus, many tour companies offers Irazu Volcano […]

If you’re staying in Uvita, then you must visit Catarata Uvita (Uvita Waterfall). It’s a small waterfall and swimming hole just outside town that has a natural waterfall slide. It’s a ton of fun for the whole family and is a beautiful way to cool off in the humid rainforest. Here is our guide to […]

One of the best things to do in Manuel Antonio is a catamaran cruise. These cruises depart from Quepos and sail out to sea, around the bays and peninsulas for a fun day out in the ocean. Guests have opportunities to snorkel, swim and see wildlife. We did a morning catamaran cruise in Manuel Antonio […]

The national theater in San Jose is one of the most beautiful buildings in Costa Rica with great importance to the cultural and historical aspect of the country. It opened in 1897, representing Costa Rica’s high degree of fine art and is a grand display of neo-classical architecture. If you’re staying a day or two […]

Lake Arenal (Lago Arenal) is the biggest lake in Costa Rica, situated in the Northern Landlands very close to the town of La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. This manmade lake not only provides the country with a massive amount of hydroelectric power but is also a beautiful place for water sports and recreation. If you’re […]

If you’re looking for a unique and adventurous waterfall hike in Costa Rica, then you have to visit Catarata La Leona. La Leona waterfall is a small blue waterfall hidden deep in the canyons and caves of the a gorgeous blue river. I don’t want to give away too much right away so read on […]