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Best San José City Tours: What to Expect, Prices & Top Picks (2026)
A San José Costa Rica city tour covers the National Theater, Barrio Amón, Mercado Central, and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Most run 3–5 hours with a bilingual guide. Here's how to choose the right format and what each costs.
Costa Rica Tours from San José: Best Day Trips 2026
San José is within day-trip range of Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Poás Volcano, Tortuga Island, and the Pacuare River. Compare the best tours by price, travel time, inclusions, and activity style.
Best Manuel Antonio Day Tours: Wildlife, Beaches, Adventure & Prices (2026)
Manuel Antonio packs a national park, Pacific beaches, mangrove estuaries, and some of Central America's best adventure tours into one stretch of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Here's every experience worth booking, from guided wildlife walks to the longest twin zip line in Central America.
Poás Volcano Tour from San José or Alajuela: Best Trips & Prices 2026
Poás Volcano is one of the world's most accessible active craters, with a paved road to the rim, a turquoise sulfurous lake, and most tours combining it with La Paz Waterfall Gardens for a full-day experience under $200. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.
Surf Lessons Manuel Antonio: Best Beginner Classes & Prices 2026
Surf lessons in Manuel Antonio put beginners in the water at one of Costa Rica's most consistent beginner breaks, and most students stand up on their first lesson. Here's what to expect, what's included, and how much it costs.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tours: Best Experiences, Prices & Tips (2026)
Monteverde cloud forest tours range from $35 guided naturalist walks to $229 full-day trips from San José, with birdwatching, night walks, and zipline combos in between. Here's how every option compares by price, group size, and what's actually included.
Tamarindo Surf Lessons: Best Schools, Prices & Tips 2026
Tamarindo surf lessons put beginners on one of Costa Rica's most consistent beach breaks, with schools accepting ages 3+, group sizes capped at 10–15, and prices from $54. Here's which school fits your group and what's included.
San José to Manuel Antonio (2026): Shuttle, Private Transfer, Bus or Drive?
San José to Manuel Antonio is a 175 km drive taking 3–4 hours, and guided day tours, private transfers, shared shuttles, and public buses are all practical alternatives. Here's how each option compares and what to expect on the journey.
Surf Lessons in Jacó, Costa Rica: Best Schools and What to Expect
Jacó Beach is one of the most beginner-friendly surf breaks in Costa Rica, with consistent year-round waves, a wide sandy bottom, and more certified surf schools per block than anywhere else in the country. This guide covers the best surf schools in Jacó, what a lesson actually involves, and how to choose between group and private instruction.
9 Best Corcovado National Park Tours in 2026: Day Trips, Overnight Stays & Prices
Corcovado National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, and the only way in is with a certified guide on a permitted tour. This guide covers the best Corcovado National Park tours by departure point, what to expect on the trail, and how to choose between a full-day visit and an overnight stay.