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.
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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.
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Playa Carmen
Between Santa Teresa and Mal País, Carmen is a useful place to understand how the neighboring communities connect. Watch surfers and notice the beach’s changing sand patterns. Use permitted access paths and keep clear of river mouths.
Playa Jacó
The town’s broad Pacific shoreline offers a place to notice waves, changing light and beach patterns. Choose an established entrance and follow local conditions; swimming suitability varies with surf and currents.
Playa Manuel Antonio
This beach is inside the national park, so a visit requires park admission. Notice the meeting of forest and sand, follow posted instructions and keep belongings secured from wildlife. Choose water activities according to conditions and individual ability.
Playa Negra near Puerto Viejo
This dark-sand shoreline lies near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Compare the sand with other beaches without removing it, and check local sea conditions before considering water activities.
Playa Pelada
A smaller beach framed by rocky points and coastal trees. Look for contrasts between pale sand, dark rock and the ocean beyond. Follow permitted paths and enjoy the scenery without climbing wave-washed rocks.
Quepos Waterfront
The Quepos waterfront offers a place to notice the coastal town’s connection with the sea. Choose a suitable public walking area, watch the weather and stay back from water edges. A short walk can become a shared observation game.
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.
A Guided Tamarindo Estuary Outing
Trade the open beach for a guided outing through the Tamarindo estuary. This protected wetland offers another perspective on the coast, with channels and vegetation best explored with local knowledge. Arrange your visit with a local guide, confirm the meeting point and follow their instructions. Stay aboard during the outing and keep wildlife encounters at a respectful distance.
Corcovado National Park
Experience Osa Peninsula rainforest through authorized arrangements. Plan logistics, guide requirements and fitness needs before booking.