NICOYA PENISULA
Tambor Airport (TMU) on the Nicoya Peninsula
Visit the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve, the first protected area in Costa Rica
Take a boat tour to Isla Tortuga and enjoy the crystal clear waters for snorkeling and swimming
Visit the Curu Wildlife Reserve and enjoy a guided tour
Villa Penisula Papagayo
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1- day trip with Gyrocopter
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beaches, wellness, surfing
Tambor Adventures:
Offers ATV tours, horseback riding, and kayaking tours
Donde Jicotea Tours:
Offers birdwatching, hiking, and cultural tours
ARENAL
La Fortuna Airport (FON) in the Arenal Volcano area
Take a dip in the Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the views of the Arenal Volcano.
Hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall, located at the base of the dormant Chato volcano.
Visit the Venado Caves for a spelunking adventure.
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volcano, hot springs, adventurea
Desafio Adventure Company: Offers whitewater rafting, canyoning, and zip-lining tours
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa: Offers night hikes and birdwatching tours
QUEPOS
Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) near Manuel Antonio National Park
Visit the Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails.
Take a mangrove boat tour through the Damas Island estuary to see a variety of wildlife.
Visit the Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation for a guided tour.
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wildlife, beaches, rainforest
Manuel Antonio Expeditions: Offers guided hikes and snorkeling tours
Tucanes Tours: Offers zip-lining, horseback riding, and ATV tours
DRAKE BAY
Drake Bay Airport (DRK) on the Osa Peninsula
Go whale and dolphin watching in the waters surrounding Drake Bay.
Hike through the Corcovado National Park to see rare wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Take a snorkeling tour to Cano Island to see coral reefs and marine life.
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nature, diving, hiking
Corcovado Adventures: Offers hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking tours
Pirate Cove Hotel: Offers waterfall hikes and dolphin and whale watching tours
NOSARA
Nosara Airport (NOB)
Take a surf lesson at Playa Guiones, known for its great waves.
Visit the Ostional Wildlife Refuge to see the mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Take a yoga class at one of the many yoga retreats in the area.
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surfing, yoga, wellness
Surf Simply: Offers surf lessons and surfboard rentals
Nosara Wildlife Tours: Offers birdwatching, kayaking, and turtle watching tours
TAMARINDO
Tamarindo Airport (TNO)
Go on a fishing tour and try your luck at catching marlin, sailfish, tuna and more.
Take a sunset horseback ride on the beach.
Visit the Las Baulas National Marine Park to see leatherback turtles nesting.
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surfing, beaches, nightlife
Witch's Rock Surf Camp: Offers surf lessons, surfboard rentals, and beach toursMonkey Jungle Canopy Tours: Offers zip-lining, horseback riding, and ATV tours
PUERTO JIMENEZ
Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
Visit the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve for a guided hike to see wildlife and beautiful views.
Take a kayaking tour through the mangroves to see a variety of bird species.
Visit the indigenous community of Guaymi to learn about their culture and traditions.
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wildlife, nature, adventure
Osa Wild: Offers birdwatching, hiking, and kayak tours
Corcovado Expeditions: Offers hiking and wildlife tours
PAVAS
Pavas Airport (SYQ)
Take a coffee tour at one of the many coffee plantations in the area.
Visit the Sarchi artisan town to see the famous oxcarts and other handicrafts.
Visit the Poas Volcano National Park to see an active volcano and crater lake.
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city, culture, food
Explornatura: Offers cultural tours, hiking, and birdwatching tours
Rainforest Adventures: Offers zip-lining, aerial tram tours, and birdwatching tours
CARATE
Carate Airport (CSC)
Visit the Corcovado National Park for a guided hike to see rare wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Take a dolphin and whale watching tour to see a variety of marine life.
Visit the El Tigre waterfall for a refreshing swim.
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secluded, wildlife, beaches
El Remanso Lodge: Offers wildlife tours, hiking, and birdwatching tours
Lookout Inn Lodge: Offers hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife tours
LIBERIA
Liberia (LIB) Airport
Visit the Rincon de la Vieja National Park to see a volcano, waterfalls, hot springs and mud pots.
Take a horseback riding tour through the Guanacaste countryside.
Visit the Llanos de Cortes waterfall for a refreshing swim.
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culture, beaches, adventure
Guanacaste Viajes and Tours: Offers cultural tours, zipline tours, and beach tours
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Offers zip-lining, animal sanctuary visits, and surfing lessons