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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Arrange a local guide and look for highland birds at a time and location suited to current conditions. Resplendent quetzals are a highlight of the area, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Explore a different side of coffee country with a guided mountain outing arranged through Tropical Forest CR. Choose a route for your group’s ability and ask about trail length and conditions. The operator describes demanding routes, so make this a prepared adventure rather than a casual stroll.
Arrange a visit to El Trapiche de Tite to follow sugarcane through its traditional transformation. Hear the story behind the equipment, see how the process works and taste the results. Ask which demonstrations are available when you book.
Stop for a meal at a local soda or restaurant. Ask about the ingredients and connect what is on your plate with the farms you passed along the way.
Arrange a farm visit or tasting with Kwiso Coffee and discover what gives a local coffee its character. Ask questions, compare aromas and hear the producer’s perspective. It is a chance to make a familiar daily drink feel connected to the landscape around you.
Plan around Santa Ana’s farmers’ market for fresh produce and a glimpse of the region’s food culture. Browse slowly, ask about unfamiliar ingredients and choose a snack to enjoy along the way. Confirm the current market day and location before setting your itinerary.
Include a trout dish at a local restaurant if it suits your family. Use the meal to ask questions about the valley’s food traditions and local production.
Build a café, bakery or soda into your outing. A relaxed meal helps keep a city exploration manageable for younger children.
Arrange a session with Cerámica del Valle and connect with Santa Ana’s long-standing clay traditions. A workshop offers the pleasure of making something while learning from people who know the material. Check the format, reservation requirements and firing or collection times before booking.
Explore public streets and notice how town life connects with the surrounding countryside. Choose a manageable walking route.
Browse businesses that are open during your visit. Ask before photographing people or products and invite children to practice a friendly greeting in Spanish.
