From exploring the exquisite beaches and living the dream of witnessing the famous Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica never fails to surprise anyone. Each and every beach has a different view to offer. The cuisines are another topic that could make one start living in Costa Rica forever.

Best things to do in Costa Rica 

The best place to offer beauty and stimulate your brain is Costa Rica for you. There are many things that can be attempted during leisure vacation to Costa Rica that includes swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more, there are several places in Costa Rica that have such exciting activities. 

If you wish to try your hand on a handful of adventurous activities, ensure to include all the exciting activities to Costa Rica Vacation Packages. 

There is no denying that each province in Costa Rica has breathtaking places, thanks to the cities that have flowered into very-much-sought-after destinations. These destinations are the reasons why everyone around the world looks forward to adding this country to their bucket list: 

1. San Jose: Let’s begin with the capital city of Costa Rica, which has a lot to offer to the tourist. The place has a lot to offer and perhaps more than what one could imagine. Varying from museums comprising scientific discoveries, pre-Columbian era culture to the present Costa Rican art, parks, plazas and zoos, San Jose is undoubtedly considered the cultural hub for a reason. Therefore, it is suggested to choose the best Costa Rica Vacation Packages to enjoy the best leisure vacation to Costa Rica. 

Things to do in San Jose: Your proclivity in the art may take you to places in San Jose. The museums here exhibit varied cultures and will satiate your thirst to know more and more. The most popular being Jade Museum followed by The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, the Museum of Costa Rican Art, etc. If you are not ‘arty’ by nature, you do not need to stress over it. 

San Jose is a place with too many beautiful parks and plazas with open areas. Inundated with lakes and fountains, these parks are home to species that are not found anywhere in the world. The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque Okayama) are the eminent parks of this place. The architectural elements are the cynosure of everyone’s eyes. The beautification is not merely done for the sake of decorating parks and plazas; the creators understand nature and art. 

Before you book for Costa Rica, ensure to choose your desired Costa Rica Vacation Packages as per your choice.

Travel and Food: San Jose is properly connected to the other parts of Costa Rica and the transportation of this region is still undergoing improvement. That does not mean that it deters your traveling plan. The bus, train, and taxi services are easy to avail and connect to different parts of the cities. 

The cuisine of this place is a dream-come-true for a foodie. Gallo Pinto, a mixture of fried rice and black beans is mostly served, especially in the mornings. Traditional food generally comprises salads, rice, beans, and meat and referred to as sodas.

Weather: Known for its high quality of life, the city of San Jose is regarded as a fast-growing destination point for visitors. The weather is warm throughout but one could feel particularly cold when near the mountains and the volcano areas. But the best months are the months of December and April-May to visit the place. Hence, plan around this time when to choose the best Costa Rica Vacation Packages.  

1. La Fortuna: The town in Costa Rica is not dreaded at all as commonly joked about. Yes, the famous volcanoes may drag you to the place but the beauty of the place is just unsurpassable. From the famous Arenal Volcano to La Fortuna Waterfall, keep grasping at every moment.

Things to do in La Fortuna: Hiking Trails, Music, horse shows and bullfights. Explore the famous volcanoes and waterfalls, the prominent being the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfalls. These are must-have things to do in La Fortuna, so don’t skip to include all these to your Costa Rica Vacation Packages. 

Arenal Volcano: The more said, the less it sounds for the formidable volcano in Costa Rica. Not just the volcano but the lakes around is a prominent surrounding. The famous Arenal volcano has a history that is worth reading and writing. It was dormant for centuries when in 1968 it erupted unexpectedly claiming lives. Since then, till 2010, there have been instances of incidents of eruptions. The volcano with mild eruptions definitely makes your eyes gleam.

La Fortuna Waterfall: Also known as Catarata Fortuna, it is near the Arenal Volcano and yet flooded with tourists. The streams are safe and visitors take leisure in swimming and other activities.  Best restaurants and gift shops are filled with visitors.

1. Tamarindo, Playa Langosta & Playa Grande: Surfing, swimming, or just laying down on a beautiful beach? Choose whatever you wish to do in the exotic locales in the south of Tamarindo where Playa Langosta is. The beachside is clear as crystal and best for surfing. Playa Grande is popular for a surf spot called La Casita.
2. Guanacaste: Its capital is Liberia and is in Northwestern Costa Rica bordering the pacific. The famous Santa Rosa National Park is a tropical forest with varied bird species and endless beautiful beaches. Playa Hermosa is known for its water sports. The place is usually dry and the best time to visit is during November and April. Riding on horsebacks, mountaineering and of course, relaxing- this is the place for all of it.
3. Santa Teresa & Mal Pais: Again, the most sought after place for surfers. They say that the sun especially rises for the people who come and visit this place.

Know the best vacation packages for Costa Rica in 2022

7-DayCosta Rica Vacation Packages – San Jose

The number of cities to visit: 1

Destinations: Jade Museum, The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque Okayama)

Minimum Price: $2,299*

Maximum Price: $3,277* 

Vacation Duration: 1 Week

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: The Jade Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, The National Park (Parque Nacional)

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

5-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages – La Fortuna

The number of places to visit: 1

Destinations: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall. 

Minimum Price: $1590*

Maximum Price: $1692* 

Vacation Duration: 5 Days 

Activities on the Trip: Hiking, walking, swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall.

Hotel Type: 4-5 star 

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

5-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Tamarindo, Playa Langosta & Playa Grande

The number of places to visit: 3

Destinations: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas

Minimum Price: $1803*

Maximum Price: $1919*

Vacation Duration: 5 Days 

Activities on the Trip: Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, walking tours, bike tours, ATV rental services, and several exciting activities. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas 

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

4-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Guanacaste

The number of places to visit: 3-4

Destinations: Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands.

Minimum Price: $743*

Maximum Price: $899*

Vacation Duration: 4 Days

Activities on the Trip: Hiking, surfing, diving tour, nightlife, windsurfing, swimming, scuba diving, and kayaking, volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

3-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Santa Teresa & Mal Pais

The number of places to visit: 2

Destinations: many beaches including the two mentioned above 

Minimum Price: $499*

Maximum Price: $899*

Vacation Duration: 3 Days  

Activities on the Trip: Surfing, Kayaking, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba-diving, walking on pristine white sand beaches, bird-watching, hiking, windsurfing, wandering, walking tours, bike tours, sightseeing, sailing, and far more. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Hotels and the beaches

Hotel Type: 4-5 star

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

8-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Santa Teresa & Mal Pais and Guanacaste

The number of cities to visit: 3-4

Destinations: Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands and many beaches

Minimum Price: $1,289*

Maximum Price: $1,697* 

Vacation Duration: 8-Days

Activities on the Trip: volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba-diving, walking on pristine white sand beaches, bird-watching, hiking, windsurfing, wandering, walking tours, bike tours, sightseeing, sailing, and far more. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands, Hotels and the beaches

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

10-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages – San Jose and La Fortuna

The number of places to visit: 2

Destinations: Jade Museum, The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque Okayama), Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall

Minimum Price: $3,299*

Maximum Price: $4,277* 

Vacation Duration: 1.5 Week

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: The Jade Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall.

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

14-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages – San Jose, La Fortuna, and Guanacaste

The number of places to visit: 3

Destinations: Jade Museum, The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque Okayama), Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Minimum Price: $3,799*

Maximum Price: $4,777* 

Vacation Duration: 2 Week

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching, diving tour, nightlife, windsurfing, scuba diving, and kayaking, volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling

Key Highlights of the Vacation: The Jade Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

7-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages –  La Fortuna and Guanacaste

The number of places to visit: 2

Destinations: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Minimum Price: $1,599*

Maximum Price: $2177* 

Vacation Duration: 1 Week

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, and far more, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching, diving tour, nightlife, windsurfing, scuba diving, and kayaking, volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

10-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Tamarindo, Playa Langosta & Playa Grande and La Fortuna

The number of places to visit: 4

Destinations: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, Arenal Volcano, and La Fortuna Waterfall

Minimum Price: $1103*

Maximum Price: $1819*

Vacation Duration: 1.5 Weeks 

Activities on the Trip: Hiking, walking, swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching,  Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, walking tours, bike tours, ATV rental services, and several exciting activities. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, Arenal Volcano, and La Fortuna Waterfall

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

12-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages – San Jose and Guanacaste

The number of places to visit: 3

Destinations: Jade Museum, The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque OkayamaSanta Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Minimum Price: $2,799*

Maximum Price: $3,777* 

Vacation Duration: 12 days

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching, diving tour, nightlife, windsurfing, scuba diving, and kayaking, volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling

Key Highlights of the Vacation: The Jade Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

15-DayCosta Rica Vacation Packages – San Jose and Guanacaste and Santa Teresa & Mal Pais

The number of places to visit: 4

Destinations: Jade Museum, The Children’s Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Morazán Park (Parque Morazán, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Peace Park (Parque de la Paz), Okayama Park (Parque OkayamaSanta Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands, many beaches

Minimum Price: $3299*

Maximum Price: $3,999* 

Vacation Duration: 15 days

Activities on the Trip swimming, kayaking, bird-watching, wandering, walking tours in and around the museums, park tours, guides to the museums to make you understand the art in those museums, brief classes for the museum tours, bike tours, and far more, Hiking, Walking, Swimming, scuba diving, bird-watching, diving tour, nightlife, windsurfing, scuba diving, and kayaking, volcano tour, snorkeling tour, catamaran tour & Snorkeling

Key Highlights of the Vacation: The Jade Museum, The National Museum of Costa Rica, The Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold, The Museum of Costa Rican Art, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, The National Park (Parque Nacional), Waterfall, Santa Rosa National Park, Playa Hermosa, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands, Hotels and the beaches

Hotel Type: 4-5 star  

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

10-Day Costa Rica Vacation Packages - Tamarindo, Playa Langosta & Playa Grande and La Fortuna

The number of places to visit: 5

Destinations: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, Arenal Volcano, and La Fortuna Waterfall

Minimum Price: $1903*

Maximum Price: $2319*

Vacation Duration: 10 Days 

Activities on the Trip: Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Surfing, Kayaking, Swimming, walking tours, bike tours, ATV rental services and several exciting activities, Volcano Tours. 

Key Highlights of the Vacation: Marinos Las Baulas National Park, Playa Langosta, Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, Arenal Volcano, and La Fortuna Waterfall

Hotel Type: 4-5 star

Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash

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