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Tico Explorers

discover a sense of placeExplore Towns and the Landscapes Around Them

Every town has a setting that helps tell its story. Discover communities beside sandy shores, beneath mountain slopes and among green valleys. Notice how nearby rivers, forests and coastlines shape both the scenery and everyday life.

Join Pico and Tati to explore Costa Rica one place at a time. Choose a town and discover its natural surroundings, local highlights and connections to the wider landscape.

discover the landscapeEvery Place Has a Story to Tell.

Explore Costa Rica’s landscapes with Pico and Tati. Notice the shapes of mountains, the movement of water and the changing colors of the forest. Discover how each place provides a home for life and holds clues to the natural world.
Discover Volcanoes

Look up at mountain slopes and explore the story of the earth beneath them. Learn about craters, lava and the landscapes volcanoes help shape. What differences can you notice between Costa Rica’s volcanoes?

Follow the Waterfalls

Watch water tumble over rocks and listen to its changing sounds. Notice the mist, nearby plants and the river below. Discover how flowing water gradually shapes the landscape.

Explore Rainforests

Look from the forest floor to the leafy canopy above. Notice vines, broad leaves and patches of sunlight. Discover how the layers of a rainforest provide different places for wildlife to live.

Meet the Cloud Forest

Imagine walking through a forest wrapped in mist. Look for moss-covered branches and tiny droplets on leaves. Discover how clouds and moisture help shape this mountain habitat.

Trace Rivers and Wetlands

Follow the journey of water through streams, rivers and wetlands. Notice how the banks and plants change along the way. Learn how these connected places shelter wildlife and carry water across the land.

Notice the Changing Countryside

Look across rolling hills, open fields and patches of forest. Notice how landscapes change with elevation, weather and the seasons. Discover how people and nature share the countryside.

Discover Places & Landscapes

Add an Adventure Above the Trees — Santa Ana

For a more energetic outing, ask Hacienda La Chimba about its canopy and high-ropes experiences. Choose the activity for the people in your group and confirm age, size and fitness requirements with the operator. Book the specific experience you want rather than assuming it is included with hiking.

Aquiares Coffee Community

Discover a coffee-growing community near Turrialba. Book farm access and visitor activities with a local operator.

Arrange a Farm Experience — Copey de Dota

Contact a local host to learn about crops and daily life in the highlands. Ask which activities are suitable for children and whether anything can be seen growing during your visit.

Arrange an Agricultural Visit — San Ignacio de Acosta

Contact a farm or local guide to learn about agriculture in Acosta. Coffee is an important crop, but access, demonstrations and harvest activities must be confirmed with the host.

Ask About the Butterfly Garden — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)

Check whether the UCR butterfly garden is receiving visitors during your trip. Use a visit to connect caterpillars, host plants and the butterflies children may notice elsewhere.

Ask About the Copey Vineyard — Copey de Dota

Check directly with Copey Estate Winery about visits and family participation. The vineyard is a separate private experience; confirm whether children can join before making plans.

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learning adventuresLet the Story Spark a New Adventure.

Keep exploring with Pico and Tati through activities and discoveries inspired by this story. Ask questions. Try something new. Find little ways to care for God’s creation.

bring the adventure homeDiscover the Stories of Pico & Tati

From ocean shores to rainforest trails, join Pico and Tati as they discover the beauty of Costa Rica and the lessons found in everyday life. Each adventure begins with something that sparks their curiosity. A turtle making its way toward the sea. A distant volcano rising above the clouds.

An afternoon helping Abuela prepare a family meal. Pico brings an eagerness to explore while Tati notices the details that invite them to look a little closer. Together they ask questions, learn from their grandparents and discover how their choices affect the world around them. Through moments of joy, challenge and discovery, their stories invite children to practice kindness, appreciate family and recognize God’s love in His creation. Every story is an invitation to explore with an open heart and care for the people, places and creatures we encounter along the way.

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