Explore Costa Rican art in the former airport terminal beside La Sabana Metropolitan Park.
San José Central Market
Notice local foods, everyday trade and conversations in a busy traditional market. Ask before photographing vendors.
Barva Sculpture Park and Church Square
Look for public sculptures and traditional streetscapes around Barva’s central gathering space.
Puntarenas Paseo de los Turistas
Walk the waterfront promenade and notice the port city’s shoreline, sea views and local life.
Parque Vargas, Limón
Explore a waterfront green space in Limón and notice the connection between the city and the sea.
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.
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.
La Fortuna Town
Begin with a short walk around the town center. Notice how the community connects with the surrounding volcano landscape, then choose one question to investigate on your next outing.