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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 723 reviewsBarCrawl in Downtown San José
Explore San Jose's nightlife! This is your absolute best option to come out and experience it! Check out our reviews and book away!
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 918 reviewsSan José -History & Flavors- Walking Tour
Stroll around San José with historian Alejandro: explore the architecture, listen to stories about the city, and sample local flavours. The ideal start or end to your trip in Costa Rica. LGBTQ+-friendly.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 2442 reviewsFlavors of San José: Markets, Coffee & Cooking
Discover San José through its flavors! Uncover market secrets, sample tropical fruits, and step inside a specialty coffee shop to craft your own traditional Costa Rican empanadas.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 292 reviewsEnjoy and Discover San Jose
For people who want to explore different parts of the city.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviewsHike in Tapir mountain and its waterfall
Trek through a recovered cloud-forest with stunning landscapes and a refreshing waterfall.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 841 reviewsSloths, birds and trees: City walking nature tour
Walk through a hidden ecosystem in patches of rainforest at the University of Costa Rica.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviewsPoas volcano experience
We take care of everything. Enjoy a scenic journey through coffee fields, strawberry farms, grazing cows, and charming villages until we reach the mountaintop to witness the majestic Poás Volcano.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 719 reviewsTaste and make chocolates at a local factory
Prepare and taste chocolates made with high-quality Costa Rican organic cocoa.
5 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsMurders & Myths: Barrio Amon & Otoya Walk
Stroll Amon and Otoya neighborhoods with local historian: Alejandro. Hear chilling 20th-century tales, Costa Rica's famed medium, plus striking historic architecture. LGTBIQ+ friendly.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviewsEnjoy typical food at CocinaLoft
Prepare and taste local dishes with anecdotes and laughter.
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New place to stayDiscover the heart of San José on a run
We'll run around San José at a comfortable pace, with stops to learn about its history and culture. We'll finish with breakfast and Costa Rican coffee, combining running, sightseeing and local cuisine.
New place to stayTaste Costa Rican coffee and take note
Discover San José through coffee. Taste four speciality coffees, learn about their flavours and preparation methods, and enjoy local history, art and culture in an authentic experience
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsWalking tour of San José, Historic City Tour
Walk with me through the San José that few tourists discover: the National Theatre, the Mercado, Barrio Amón and its coffee plantations. As a certified barista, I'll round off the tour with a coffee tasting.
New place to stayCoffee, Costa Rican Food and Pottery Painting
You'll taste traditional dishes from Costa Rican cuisine We'll show you how coffee is extracted using the only Central American filtering method: La Vandola You'll paint your own piece, a unique souvenir
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDine through San Jose at Night
Sit down to a contemporary Costa Rican meal in a local favorite, sip a drink in Barrio Otoya and walk from Morazan Park with a guide who shares history and evening food traditions.
4 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsCultural walking tour of Heredia
Go beyond beaches and rainforests to discover how Costa Rica’s history shaped the culture, values and daily life of its people while exploring the historic streets of Heredia.
4 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsScout farm-fresh bites with a food journalist
Walk a bustling Costa Rican farmers market with a food journalist. Taste seasonal fruit, fresh coffee and traditional dishes grown within kilometers of the fair, then shop the stalls alongside a local
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsSan José cultural walking tour
We'll walk through the city of San José, visiting places that are emblematic for the history of Costa Rica. This tour is ideal for understanding the historical and social context of the country. 9:00 am or 1:30 pm
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsDiscover the Cultural Heart of San José
Most travelers come to Costa Rica for the beaches. Let me show you the side they never discover. Walk through stories, culture, and architecture. Includes National Theatre & Museum admission.
New place to stayThe Hormiga world in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Explore an organic farm and discover the fascinating world of leafcutter ants, their organisation, their impact on nature and their relationship with local agricultural life, from nature
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