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Costa Rica San Jose Park in front of the building National Theatre
Costa Rica San Jose Skyline
Costa Rica San Jose statues

At first glance, San Jose might not seem like the prettiest of cities but delve a little deeper into the colonial mansions of Barrio Amon, the restaurants of Barrio Escalante and the many live music clubs, and you’ll soon uncover the beating cultural heart of Costa Rica’s capital.

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Active adventures in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica multisport

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Costa Rica wildlife adventure

National parks, cloud forests and turtles
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Highlights of Costa Rica

Jungle wildlife and coastal relaxation
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Classic Costa Rica

Pristine beaches and nesting turtles
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Ultimate Costa Rica

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Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero and Tropical Rainforests

Discover Costa Rica's "Little Amazon"

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Costa Rica, Nicaragua

Costa Rica & Nicaragua Multi-Adventure

An active tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua

10 daysFrom $1,679
Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose

Costa Rica Adventure Tour

Costa Rica tropical eco-adventure tour

9 daysFrom $2,150
Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park

Caribbean to Pacific Family Adventure

12 days exploring Costa Rica

12 daysFrom $4,650
San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Corcovado National Park

Nature Highlights

10 days in the national parks of Tortuguero and Corcovado

10 daysFrom $2,565
Tenorio Volcano National Park, Palo Verde National Park, Carara National Park

The Magic of the Tropical Birdsong

11 days birdwatching in the national parks of Costa Rica

11 daysFrom $1,850

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