What to do in Guanacaste

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

La Leona Waterfall Hike

La Leona Waterfall Hike

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Leona Waterfall Hike
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

AU$28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

AU$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Blue Dolphin Sailing Tour

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

AU$146
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
Thermal River Experience

Hot Springs Pura Vida

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

AU$54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal

AU$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal
Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience

AU$221
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja

Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 65 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per adult
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Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult
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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

Activity duration is 16 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per adult
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From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket

From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$144 per adult
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La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch

La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$72 per adult
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What to do in Guanacaste

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Tamarindo Beach

9.0/10 (3,563 reviews)
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Tamarindo Beach, a popular beach in Tamarindo. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.
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Palm Beach Estates

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa.

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Los Cerros

While Los Cerros isn't home to many top sights, Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

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El Capulín

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Capulín and surrounding area, you can visit Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

Barrio Buenos Aires

Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Guanacaste

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Cañas

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Liberia

A beach with a reflective wet sand surface, a distant mountain, and a colorful sky.

Sámara

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and a mountain range in the background.

Potrero

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Monteverde

A coastal landscape with dense greenery, a bay filled with boats, and a distant island.

Cabo Velas

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San Juan del Sur

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and dense green forest.

Cóbano