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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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Make a Meal of Santa Ana Town Center — Santa Ana

Bring different appetites together at Santa Ana Town Center, where the dining choices range across several cuisines. Browse the current restaurants, pick something that suits the group and enjoy a relaxed meal after a workshop or outdoor outing.

Meet the Makers at Biesanz Woodworks — Escazú

Discover how timber becomes beautifully shaped bowls and other wooden pieces during a hosted workshop visit. The appeal is in the details: grain, texture and skilled hands. Arrange your visit in advance and browse for a meaningful keepsake.

Notice Urban Trees — San Vicente (Moravia)

Look for trees and garden plants along your permitted walking route. Compare leaf shapes without collecting them and notice where shade makes the walk more comfortable.

Observe the Rural Landscape — San Ignacio de Acosta

Choose a safe, permitted stopping point on a planned countryside route. Compare planted fields, trees and hills without walking into private property.

Observe the Savegre River — San Gerardo de Dota

Enjoy river scenery from a safe path or designated viewing point. Listen to the water and discuss how the valley connects forest, farms and communities downstream.

Orosi Thermal Bath Experiences

Consider an established thermal-bath venue as a separate outing. Confirm current access, temperatures and suitability for children directly.

Orosi Valley Landscapes

Notice green slopes and changing cloud patterns from suitable public stopping places. Do not enter agricultural properties without permission.

Paint a Keepsake Over Coffee — Santa Ana

Settle into Kukula for a creative pause with ceramics, specialty coffee and food. Choose a piece to paint and enjoy an experience that leaves room for conversation. Ask how long the finishing process takes and how your piece can be collected after painting.

Pair a Movie With an Easy Evening Out — Santa Ana

When you want a gentler evening or a weather-friendly change of plans, head to City Place for dining and a cinema visit. Check the current film schedule, language and age rating before choosing a screening, then leave time for dinner nearby.

Pause for a Local Meal — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)

Choose a nearby soda, bakery or café and give everyone a break between activities. Ask children to describe a new flavor or compare the ingredients in a familiar Costa Rican dish.

Plan a Countryside Outing — San Isidro de Coronado

Arrange a separate visit into the surrounding canton with a verified destination. Confirm access with the host and use public roads and permitted viewpoints rather than entering private farmland.

Plan a Separate Los Quetzales Visit — San Gerardo de Dota

Check SINAC’s current entry, reservation and trail information for Los Quetzales National Park. The park entrance and individual valley lodges are separate places with different access rules.

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