Day Trips in Costa Rica
10 destinations to explore. Ancient ruins, natural wonders, and hidden gems.
Bribri Indigenous Community Tours
Traditional chocolate making, pre-Columbian culture, and medicinal plants
Cahuita National Park
Costa Rica's largest coral reef with white sand beaches and excellent wildlife
Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Pristine Caribbean coastline with manatees, sea turtles, and 360+ bird species
Irazú Volcano
Costa Rica's highest volcano with views to both oceans on clear days
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Five spectacular waterfalls plus wildlife sanctuary and hummingbird gardens
Manuel Antonio National Park
Costa Rica's most visited park with exceptional wildlife and pristine beaches
Ostional Wildlife Refuge
Mass sea turtle nesting—thousands of Olive Ridley turtles nest simultaneously
Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest craters with active sulfur fumaroles
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Active volcano with hot springs, mud pots, and stunning waterfalls
Sarchí
Costa Rica's artisan capital famous for painted oxcarts and woodworking
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