10 TOP Things to Do in Guanacaste (2026 Activity Guide)

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Things to do

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

P6,551

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Monteverde: Night Walk with Guide and Flashlights

P1,248

per adult

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

P7,033

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

P1,997

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour

P2,870

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna

P7,440

per traveler

96% of travellers recommend

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

P5,939

per adult

Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo

Zipline Monkey Jungle family canopy tour in Tamarindo

P4,056

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

P5,616

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

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What to do in Guanacaste

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Coco Beach

8.2/10 (2,696 reviews)

Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.

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Where to stay in Guanacaste

Find the best Guanacaste areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Potrero

Potrero is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Penca Beach and Playa Potrero while you're in town.

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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.

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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills might 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 El Coco Casino.

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Huacas

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Huacas. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Playa Brasilito, a few notable attractions nearby.

El Capulín

While El Capulín might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.