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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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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.

Mario Cañas Ruiz Park

The central park is a landmark in Liberia’s historical walking route. Notice its gazebo and the way people use the public space today. Pause for shade and compare the park with the buildings around it.

National Museum of Costa Rica

At the Bellavista site, museum collections introduce different parts of Costa Rica’s history. Choose a theme your family is curious about and check current visitor arrangements. Look closely, ask questions and respect display barriers.

Parque Vargas

Parque Vargas is one of Limón’s historic public landmarks. Pause along an open route to notice planted trees and the coastal setting. Respect maintenance closures and watch wildlife from a distance without feeding it.

Paseo de los Turistas

This public waterfront route is closely associated with a visit to Puntarenas city. Walk a manageable section, notice the sea and pause for shade. Use established public spaces and leave room for people working along the shore.

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Town

Explore the town’s public streets and coastal setting at a comfortable pace. Listen to community stories, ask before photographing people and discover how food and music reflect local heritage.

Quepos Town

Nearby Quepos adds a working town setting to a Manuel Antonio visit. Explore its streets and public spaces at your family’s pace, notice daily life and plan transport back to your accommodation. Ask before photographing people or entering private spaces.

Tortuguero Village

The village sits between waterways and Caribbean shoreline. Walk its public paths, notice daily life and ask how residents move supplies and people through a landscape connected by water.

Uvita Town and Bahía Ballena

Explore how the community connects with the surrounding coast and hills. Choose established public areas, ask about local stories and use the town as a base for separate coastal outings.

El Sabanero Monument

This monument connects Liberia’s public landscape with the cultural figure of the Guanacaste cowboy. Use the city heritage interpretation to ask how rural work helped shape local identity, while observing the monument respectfully from public space.

Jade Museum

The museum offers a setting for exploring archaeology and the meanings of objects from the past. Ask what a material or image might tell us about its makers. Confirm current exhibitions and visit arrangements before setting out.

Limón’s Coastal Breakwater

The breakwater is part of the city’s urban story and relationship with the sea. View it from secure public space and compare the shoreline with its historic role. Avoid exposed edges when waves or weather make them unsuitable.

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