Museum of Costa Rican Art
Explore Costa Rican art in the former airport terminal beside La Sabana Metropolitan Park.
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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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Museum of Guanacaste — Former Barracks
The former Liberia barracks is associated with the Museum of Guanacaste and the preservation of regional heritage. Confirm what spaces or exhibitions are currently available. A building’s earlier use can inspire thoughtful questions about how communities change.
Orosi Colonial Church
Notice the historic church’s architecture and learn about religious heritage in the Orosi Valley.
Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
Discover a protected nesting coastline. Turtle viewing must follow refuge rules and local guide requirements.
Playa Cuevas / Los Suecos
At the southern end of the Mal País road, this small cove sits beside the Cabo Blanco protected area. Notice sand, rocks and forest from authorized beach access. It is not a public entrance into the reserve; avoid caves and wave-washed rocks.
Playa Garza
South of Guiones, Garza combines a coastal community with a fishing-bay setting. Watch the boats and notice the relationship between the village and the sea. Confirm the exact meeting point when joining a boat trip; beach conditions vary.
Playa Gemelas
The park map identifies Playa Gemelas along its coastal trail network. Check current trail access with rangers and plan for your group’s walking ability. Enjoy the shoreline from permitted areas and leave shells, rocks and marine life where they belong.
Playa Panamá
Panamá is another bay-side setting in the Guanacaste coastal area. Plan it as a separate stop and use an established entrance. Compare shoreline vegetation and the view while following local water and access guidance.
Sunset on Tamarindo Beach
Leave space in your day for an unhurried sunset on the beach. Find your spot on the Tamarindo shoreline, settle onto dry sand and enjoy the changing light over the Pacific. Clouds can become part of the scene, so keep expectations flexible. Plan your return route before dark and take everything you brought back with you.
The Ferry Connection at Puntarenas
A ferry crossing can introduce the scale of the Gulf of Nicoya, but it is a transport journey with its own arrangements. Check the correct route, sailing, vehicle booking and onward travel rather than assuming every ferry reaches the same destination.
Tortuguero Forest Walk
A permitted forest route can become a listening adventure. Compare sounds, leaf shapes and signs of water, staying on the route and following local wildlife guidance.
A Sunset Sail from Tamarindo
See Tamarindo from the water on a sunset sailing outing. Compare the boat, group size and actual itinerary before booking, then confirm the departure location and what happens if weather changes the plan. Ask about life jackets and boarding arrangements. Treat swimming stops and wildlife sightings as possibilities shaped by conditions, rather than promises.