Discover an offshore protected area through authorized boat excursions. Confirm landing and marine activity rules.
Cahuita National Park
Discover coastal forest and protected marine habitats. Follow current trail, guide and snorkeling requirements.
Carara National Park — Quebrada Bonita Entrance
Explore the park from its main visitor entrance in Garabito. Follow designated routes and wildlife guidance.
Jacó
Jacó brings a lively Pacific town, a broad beach and forested hills into one family base. Begin with a shoreline walk or a small discovery in town, then explore nearby Herradura, Playa Hermosa or the Esterillos coast as separate outings. There is room here for surf learning, wildlife questions and the everyday stories of a coastal community.
La Fortuna
La Fortuna invites families to explore the landscapes around Arenal: forest trails, flowing water and a volcano that changes how we see the horizon. Use the town as your base, then choose a manageable outing that leaves time to notice leaves, birds and the weather.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca brings Caribbean community life, coastal forest and beach landscapes together. Explore with curiosity about the people and traditions of the area, then make time for a nearby discovery along the southern Caribbean coast.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero invites families into a landscape shaped by water. Canals, forest and Caribbean shoreline create opportunities to listen closely, observe wildlife and learn why protecting nesting beaches matters. The village is part of the experience, not just a departure point.
Uvita
Uvita offers a base for discovering Costa Ballena’s forested coastline and marine landscapes. Explore the shore thoughtfully, learn about the protected waters of Marino Ballena and make room for quiet observations as well as larger outings.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Marked visitor trails offer a way to explore the landscape around Arenal. Observe volcanic rock and forest from permitted routes; the volcano summit is not a visitor hiking destination.
Tortuguero Forest Walk
A permitted forest route can become a listening adventure. Compare sounds, leaf shapes and signs of water, staying on the route and following local wildlife guidance.