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Most popular experiences in Carara
Tours & day trips
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Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 58 reviews
9.6/10
58 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 85 reviews
10/10
85 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, ATV and more) from San Jose
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & D...
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
9.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.2/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 257 reviews
9.8/10
257 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jos...
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.4 out of 10 with 69 reviews
9.4/10
69 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
5 in 1 Adrenaline Extreme - Full Day Pass Jacó
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
8.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
8.4/10
26 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nauyaca Waterfall Adventure -All-Inclusive Full Day tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 62 reviews
10/10
62 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Isla Tortuga Adventure tour from Jaco -full day
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.0 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.8/10
37 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 40 activitiesMonkey Tour With Local Cuisine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 58 reviews
9.6/10
58 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jos...
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.4 out of 10 with 69 reviews
9.4/10
69 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
10/10
68 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
4x4 Jungle Safari to Waterfall & Delicious Rainforest Lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.6/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
AERIAL TRAM TOUR - HALF DAY PASS Rainforest Adventures Jacó
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
7.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
7.4/10
11 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rainforest Magic Horseback Riding Waterfall Tour Private Park Setting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching tour/Tarcoles River CR
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 83 reviews
10/10
83 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tarcoles River: Jungle Crocodile Safari & Bird Watching Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco: Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall, & Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ocean View Zip Line + Horseback Riding & Natural Pool Combo
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.8/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 27 activitiesMonkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 37 reviews
9.8/10
37 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The King's Full-Day ATV Adventure - Rainforest Waterfalls, Villages, Rivers
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
10/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
ATV Tour in Jaco Beach, enjoy Jungle, River, and Beach - No large groups
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Night Walk Tour and Jungle Dinner in Jaco
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.8/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tropical Catamaran Adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 Hours Private Guided Hiking Experience to El Miro in Jaco
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 Hour ATV River Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TICO Private Walking Food Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching In Uvita
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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The Explorer Waterfall Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.6/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Jacó: Isla Tortuga Small-group Adventure Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Isla Tortuga desde Jacó
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TICO Private Walking Food Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taste of Costa Rica: Traditional Food Tour in Jaco
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 39 reviews
10/10
39 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Beach & Los Suenos: Chocolate Tour and Zip lining
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Jaco: Bioluminiscence Boat Tour with BBQ & Drinks
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco: Canyoning and Canopy Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carara National Park Tour (Ticket included)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 20 reviews
10/10
20 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Walking Food Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
See all 8 activities
Chocolate Experience in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
9.8/10
28 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding in Tarcoles Garabito, a Life Experience.
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Carara National Park: Best Tour Carara National Park-One Day
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Surf Lessons
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.6/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jacó: Surf Lesson with Certified Instructor
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Conquer the Ocean with Surf Masters- Surf Lessons for all Levels
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Beach: Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Surf for Families
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Carara
Frequently asked questions
Is Carara worth visiting?
Carara offers a unique blend of culture, local charm and attractions. Whether you're into nature, history or traditional cuisine, there's plenty here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Carara?
After you've checked off the most popular attractions, spend the rest of your day exploring the retail and food options in Carara.
What is the top tourist attraction in Carara?
From inexpensive activities for all the family to in-demand tours and attractions, browse above for a range of unmissable things to do in Carara.
Is three days enough to stay in Carara?
Book a trip to Carara for three days and you'll have plenty of time to tick off its main sights and experience the local vibe. For the chance to visit attractions in nearby areas and get away from the tourist trail, consider staying for seven to ten days.
What are some activities to do in Carara with kids?
Whether you're traveling with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities makes all the difference. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Carara with kids.
What to do in Carara for adults?
Adults of all ages will find plenty of things to do in Carara. Whether you're into the arts, nature or just love discovering new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Carara?
With loads of cheap things to do in Carara, you can experience the area without opening your wallet. Catch free shows and events or explore the local neighbourhoods.
