Costa Rica Travel Tips :
Tortuguero, on Costa Rica’s lesser-visited Caribbean coast, whose name literally means
Arenal Volcano to the north of San Jose is a tropical paradise with hotsprings, rainforests
The Monteverde Cloudforest is one of Costa Rica’s original eco-tourism hotspots featuring


In the 1990’s a movement began in tourism that brought a greater level of conscience in
Costa Rica was an early innovator in eco-tourism, a breed of travel that gives back to the
Adventure Life uses only the most ecologically-friendly lodges and tour guides so you can
Those traveling to the northern Pacific beaches of Guanacaste may fly into Liberia’s
Once in Costa Rica, distances traveled are relatively short in this small Central American
Costa Rica has long been the top adventure travel destination in Central America, and

Costa Rica Family Vacation Highlights
- Hiking through the rain forest looking for monkeys, sloths and tropical birds asyour guide tells you about the medicinal plants his family uses.
2.Getting “just close enough” to Arenal Volcano as you see glowing red lava flow down its slopes at night, and billow a cloud of ash during the day.
3.Learning a little Spanish and making friends with some Ticos.
Whether you’re a novice naturalist or a seasoned birder, the tropical climate and dense
What birds can you see in Costa Rica? Here’s a short list of some of the most popular
- Dozens of hummingbird species
- Resplendent Quetzal
- Rufous Motmot
- Kingfishers
- Toucans & Aracaris
- White-collared Manakin
Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve – is situated in a pristine and natural setting, located at
The Pacuare Nature Reserve – was established by the Endangered Wildlife Trust and
Rios Tropicales Lodge – is located riverfront on the Pacuare River and ideal for rafting
Lapa Rios Ecolodge– is located in a private nature reserve of over 1,000 acres of tropical
There are many things to do in San Jose City. From walking in the busy town to a large array of museums, markets and shopping areas to many pubs and restaurants.
San José has been unfortunately known as a dirty and chaotic city. However little by little
and following the efforts of private companies, artists, galleries, and the city government
it is turning into the type of city you don’t only want to visit, but you want to stay for a
while to see all the possible options it has to offer.
As to provide a list of possibilities, find below seven things you can do any time in San
Jose and three more, if you come in the right time to the right place. From the most
traditional highlights to the newest things, if you are staying in San Jose… Yes! There are
things to do! Many!
Central Market:
This is a must if you are in the city in the daytime. Open from 7 am to 7 p.m. the Central
Market is the heart of this town since the XIX Century. It offers souvenirs, yes… But also a
glimpse of the Costa Ricans of all classes, ages, ethnics, and types. From the fruit stands
to the fisheries, passing by pet shops and snack places, the Central Market offers great
photo ops and fantastic chances to understand the country you are visiting.
A walk on the Central Avenue Boulevard:
Anyone who’s older than 35 in Costa Rica remembers when driving through San José
was the way to see boys and girls, get smiles and maybe a date. Nowadays it has radically
changed, and it is the main artery of the city. More than a million people walk through
this boulevard every single day of the year. Street sales, stores, cafeterias, and others will
make you enjoy this walk tremendously. Super recommended in the day time or even
before 8 p.m. After 8, it can turn a bit dangerous as the crowd comes down and
pickpocketers can get out.
More than a million people walk through this boulevard every single day of the year.
Street sales, stores, cafeterias, and others will make you enjoy this walk tremendously.
Super recommended as one of the compulsory things to do in San Jose in the day time or
even before 8 p.m. After 8, it can turn a bit dangerous as the crowd comes down and
pickpocketers can get out.
Plaza de la Cultura
If the Central Avenue is the main artery and the Central Market is the heart, I would say
then that the Plaza de la Cultura and all it includes are the brains of the city. Everything
passes through it. Flat, clean, with a zillion pigeons eating corn from children’s hands it
deserves at least twenty minutes, just sitting and enjoying the people passing by, the
lovers on benches, the street vendors and all of this with the gorgeous National Theater
on the back. And with the amazing and almost surreal Gold Museum underneath.
National Theater
Home of the Art of Costa Rica. The National Theater belongs to our history as much as
our flag, or the national anthem. It lives in us; we are proud of it. We learned classical
music there, and theater, and operas. It has all sorts of shows throughout the week, even
at noon. The architecture is beautiful, and I could almost say it deserves a post on its own
having such importance for us. But you just get in, and to the left side, sit in one of the
marble tables of the cafeteria, zip a good Costa Rican coffee just by one of the big
windows and enjoy the atmosphere… It will conquer your heart.
Gold Museum:
Among the things to do in San José, definitely the Gold Museum is a must. You walk
on the Plaza and if none tells you about it… You’ll never know it is there. But as you
discover it, pass through the metal detector (No cameras allowed) and get in, you will see
that there are three different art opportunities in the building:
The Numismatics Museum (Historical Costa Rican coins), an art gallery that shows
temporary art shows of many kinds, and the Gold Museum, coming down the stairs and
under the city. With great explanations and a fantastic display, it shows a lot of the
Precolumbian history of the country.
Jade Museum:
Quite new, this six floors museum has one of the biggest pre-Columbian jade collections
in the World, together with a large pottery and gold figures collection. It is probably one
of the most complete museums of the country, and it has a fantastic way to display the
whole collection too. It is worth the visit, and if you could go with the guide you will
enjoy it twenty times more!
National Museum:
It is located at the old headquarters of the Costa Rican army. An old building that has
been turned into a temple of knowledge and art. The first impression you get as you
come in… is nature! As it has a butterfly garden on the way in.
The second thing you see, on the right-hand side wall is the plate at the very place where
our army was abolished almost sixty years ago, and then you have this botanical garden.
On the edge of the garden, you will find a collection of the pre-Columbian history of the
country, displayed in chronological order for your enjoyment and comprehension.
And, there are activities, that, if you are lucky to be at the right place at the right time you can enjoy:
Every three months in San Jose, on the third Wednesday, all
museums open for free, all galleries open for free and there is free
transportation to go from one museum to the next. Thousands of
people walking in the city, from one place to the next. The city boils
in art and art lovers… It is a fantastic chance to deep in Costa Rica!
The Lost Books Day
This is a Latin American tradition that happens in many cities, on
equinoxes and solstices. People drops off books, anonymously, all
over the city, at malls, in parks and plazas. If you want to “plant a
book” have to write something on it, in the beginning, starting with
“I am a lost book… “. And then you can go harvest as well! And look
for books that have been lost and are waiting for you to find them. It is fun! And a great
feeling!
And to end this up… There are great bars you can go to in historic houses, restaurants in
beautiful open settings, a tour that applies to four hours to four different nice and busy
bars in town… shots included!
San José lately is the type of walking city where it has become pretty usual to have mob
dances, violins playing in the plazas and bands playing on the sidewalks.
You find sculptures in many places and even though.
Unfortunately, the architecture was not kept, now and then you look up and see the
magnificence of an old classical building just there, waiting for you to see it.
You see acrobats, dancers and actors as part of the city and live the nowadays Costa
Ricans it is compulsory to take a walk through San Jose… and simply breath it in!
Description
Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica (Arrival)
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
No meals included on this day.
Day 2: San Jose City Tour + Folkloric Nigth at Ram Luna View point
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
Meals included:
Day 3: Irazu Volcano – Cartago City – and Orosi Valley Tour
Stop At: Irazu Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Meals included:
Day 4: Poas Volcano – Coffee Plantations – La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour
Stop At: Cr130, Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica
Meals included:
Day 5: Manuel Antonio National Park
Stop At: Playa Manuel Antonio, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 6 kms south of
Meals included:
Day 6: Arenal Volcano – Hot Springs
Stop At: Arenal Volcano National Park 21007 Costa Rica
Duration: 13 hours
Meals included:
Day 7: Catamaran To Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya
Stop At: Tortuga Island, Puntarenas 00000 Costa Rica
Meals included:
Day 8: San Jose International Airport
Pass By: Plaza Real Alajuela, East of the Mcdonald’s of the Tropicana 250m 250m East of
Meals included:
- Departure Time: 7:00 AM
- Departure: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travelers at the San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria)Airports
- Mineta San Jose Intl Airport, 1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- 7x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission – Kiosco San Jose
- Entry/Admission – Irazu Volcano National Park
- Entry/Admission – Poas Volcano
- Entry/Admission – Playa Manuel Antonio
- Entry/Admission – Arenal Volcano
- Entry/Admission – Tortuga Island
- Gratitudes
- Entry/Admission – Kiosco San Jose
- Hotel for pick up
- Weights for helicopter tours
- Choice of times for tours
- Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.

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