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Explore Costa Rica with Pico and Tati through beaches, forest trails, historic landmarks and local traditions. Every place offers a chance to notice something new and ask a question together.

Find cultural experiences, wildlife habitats and outdoor adventures to share as a family. Use the filters below to follow your interests and discover places that inspire you to explore, learn and protect.

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Cahuita National Park

Discover coastal forest and protected marine habitats. Follow current trail, guide and snorkeling requirements.

Irazú Volcano National Park

Explore volcanic scenery from designated visitor areas. Check official access and weather before travelling.

La Selva Biological Station

Discover rainforest research and biodiversity near Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí through an arranged visitor experience.

Marino Ballena National Park

This protected coastal and marine landscape provides opportunities to learn about the relationship between beaches, sea life and conservation. Confirm visitor sectors and current entry arrangements before arriving.

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Santa Elena is a separate reserve with its own entrance and visitor arrangements. Notice how mist and wind shape the forest along an open route suited to your group. Check current access before setting out.

Santa Rosa National Park

Connect dry-forest conservation with Costa Rican history at the park and its historic Casona.

Tortuguero National Park

This protected area conserves forest, wetlands and important sea turtle nesting habitat. Check current visitor arrangements and explore only authorized routes and sectors.

Corcovado National Park

Experience Osa Peninsula rainforest through authorized arrangements. Plan logistics, guide requirements and fitness needs before booking.

Curi-Cancha Reserve

This private reserve offers forest and more open habitat for guided observation or permitted walks. Ask about current routes and choose an outing for your family’s abilities. Watch birds and other wildlife from a respectful distance.

Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge — Manzanillo Sector

Explore Caribbean coastal scenery from authorized access points. Stay on marked paths and respect refuge rules.

Nosara Estuary

Where the river meets the sea, mangroves and shifting channels create habitat for birds and other wildlife. A guided boat or kayak outing offers a closer look. Confirm current conditions and never swim or wade across the river mouth.

Palo Verde National Park

Look for wetland birds and discover how seasonal water shapes this protected landscape.

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