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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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Parque Marino del Pacífico

The marine park provides a setting for learning about Pacific marine life in the city. Check its current visitor program and access directly before going. Follow staff guidance and use the visit to ask questions about ocean conservation.

Río Celeste — Tenorio Visitor Sector

Discover the river’s distinctive color on the authorized Bijagua-area route. Follow park rules; swimming is prohibited inside.

Tirimbina Biological Reserve

Explore rainforest learning near La Virgen de Sarapiquí. Reserve activities directly with the organization.

Turrialba Volcano National Park

Learn about an active volcano through an authorized visit. Follow current park entry requirements.

Bajo del Tigre

Bajo del Tigre is a visitor sector of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest near Monteverde. Check its current guided or independent visit arrangements and enjoy noticing a forest setting with its own character. Stay on designated paths.

Barra Honda National Park

Explore a limestone landscape. Underground cave visits require authorized arrangements and suitable participants.

Carara National Park — Quebrada Bonita Entrance

Explore the park from its main visitor entrance in Garabito. Follow designated routes and wildlife guidance.

Cerro Tortuguero

Climb the designated stair route for views across coastal waterways. Confirm park entry and transport arrangements.

Guayabo National Monument

Discover archaeological remains that offer clues about the people who lived here before Spanish colonization.

Ostional Wildlife Refuge

This protected coastal area includes Guiones, Pelada, Playa Nosara and nearby Ostional. It connects beach time with conservation: nesting turtles and other wildlife depend on the same shoreline people enjoy. Follow current refuge rules and authorized-guide requirements.

Tortuguero Nesting Beach

The Caribbean shoreline is important nesting habitat for sea turtles. Sightings are never guaranteed. Follow current authorized-guide, lighting and access rules, and never approach nesting turtles independently.

Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge

Explore northern wetlands with an authorized operator and look for birds along the waterways.

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