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Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4
Costa Rica · Talamanca

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Featured Food & drink in San Jose

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Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour

Duration: 2 hrs
English
FromAU$ 445.98
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
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2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara

5.0/5
· 66 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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66 consecutive positive reviews
FromAU$ 93.49
San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop
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San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 54.26AU$ 57.12
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

4.9/5
· 912 reviews
Duration: 210 mins
Free cancellation
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97.6% of travelers recommend
FromAU$ 53.22
San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food
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San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food

Duration: 150 mins
Free cancellation
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FromAU$ 107.88
Coffee Farm tour, Poas Volcano Park and La Paz Waterfall
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Coffee Farm tour, Poas Volcano Park and La Paz Waterfall

Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 128.20AU$ 134.95
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
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San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

4.8/5
· 245 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
96.3% of travelers recommend
FromAU$ 81.99
San Jose: Tortuguero Park Day Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
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San Jose: Tortuguero Park Day Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Duration: 12 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 313.14AU$ 329.63

Featured Cultural experiences in San Jose

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Britt Coffee Tour from San José
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Britt Coffee Tour from San José

4.7/5
· 27 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromAU$ 129.45
San José Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Historical Landmarks
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San José Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Historical Landmarks

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
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20% off
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FromAU$ 10.22AU$ 12.78
San José by Night: Food, Drinks & Local Culture Tour
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San José by Night: Food, Drinks & Local Culture Tour

Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 107.16AU$ 112.8
BarCrawl in Downtown San Jose
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BarCrawl in Downtown San Jose

Duration: 3 hrs
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5% off
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FromAU$ 54.26AU$ 57.12
San José Exclusive Bar Pub Crawl with Drinks and Club Entrys
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San José Exclusive Bar Pub Crawl with Drinks and Club Entrys

Duration: 3 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 48.98AU$ 51.56
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
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Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour

4.9/5
· 2.5k reviews
Duration: 90 mins
English
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100 consecutive positive reviews
FromAU$ 44.26
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane Tour La Fortuna
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Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane Tour La Fortuna

Duration: 90 mins
English
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FromAU$ 79.67
Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica
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Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica

5.0/5
· 26 reviews
Duration: 2–3 hrs
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26 consecutive positive reviews
FromAU$ 56.10

Featured Outdoor experiences in San Jose

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Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch
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Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

4.5/5
· 266 reviews
Duration: 12–18 hrs
Free cancellation
FromAU$ 165.41
Full-day 1-day tour to Tortuga Island from San Jose, Costa Rica
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Full-day 1-day tour to Tortuga Island from San Jose, Costa Rica

Duration: 9 hrs
English
FromAU$ 259.63
1-day tour in Costa Rica - Poas volcano + Doka coffee estate + La Paz waterfall
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1-day tour in Costa Rica - Poas volcano + Doka coffee estate + La Paz waterfall

Duration: 6 hrs
English
FromAU$ 346.17
Costa Rica San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park 1-day tour

Duration: 12 hrs
English
FromAU$ 403.05
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
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Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba

4.9/5
· 181 reviews
Duration: 6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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99.4% of travelers recommend
FromAU$ 142.39
Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Monteverde cloud forest 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Monteverde cloud forest 1-day tour

Duration: 4.2 hrs
English
FromAU$ 593.84
Costa Rica San Jose: Tortuga island 1-day tour with lunch and snorkeling
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Costa Rica San Jose: Tortuga island 1-day tour with lunch and snorkeling

Duration: 5 hrs
English
FromAU$ 274.27

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Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Arenal volcano rainforest hot spring 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Arenal volcano rainforest hot spring 1-day tour

Duration: 15 mins
English
FromAU$ 441.21
Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Arenal volcano rainforest hot spring 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Arenal volcano rainforest hot spring 1-day tour

Duration: 45 mins
English
FromAU$ 441.21
San Jose: Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Day Trip
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San Jose: Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Day Trip

4.7/5
· 24 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 238.30AU$ 250.85
San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs
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San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs

4.7/5
· 282 reviews
Duration: 14 hrs
Free cancellation
46 consecutive positive reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 223.82AU$ 235.61
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

4.8/5
· 312 reviews
Duration: 14 hrs
Free cancellation
95.8% of travelers recommend
FromAU$ 237.32
San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals
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San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

4.9/5
· 109 reviews
Duration: 14 hrs
Free cancellation
84 consecutive positive reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromAU$ 250.96AU$ 264.17
Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Falls from San Jose
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Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Falls from San Jose

4.7/5
· 28 reviews
Duration: 12 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromAU$ 358.13
Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose
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Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

4.5/5
· 109 reviews
Duration: 13 hrs
Free cancellation
FromAU$ 294.85

Free things to do in San Jose

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4
Costa Rica · Talamanca

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Group Tours in San Jose

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8D7N • 8-Day Hot Springs Delight from San José

8D7N • 8-Day Hot Springs Delight from San José

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 2,818
9D8N • 9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste

9D8N • 9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste

3.5/5
2 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 3,026
3D2N • 3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose

3D2N • 3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose

3.7/5
3 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 1,337
2D1N • Discover Tortuguero: 1 Night 2 Days All Inclusive Package

2D1N • Discover Tortuguero: 1 Night 2 Days All Inclusive Package

4.7/5
3 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 569
2D1N • 2 Days - 1 Night - Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose

2D1N • 2 Days - 1 Night - Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 834
11D10N • 11-Day Jewels of Costa Rica from San José

11D10N • 11-Day Jewels of Costa Rica from San José

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 3,316
8D7N • 7 Nights - 8 Days Essential Costa Rica Pura Vida

8D7N • 7 Nights - 8 Days Essential Costa Rica Pura Vida

5/5
18 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 2,237
7D6N • COSTA RICA EXPRESS, 6 nights, 7 days

Level 27D6N • COSTA RICA EXPRESS, 6 nights, 7 days

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From AUD 1,508

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