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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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Plaza de la Cultura

A central public plaza provides a place to pause between cultural visits and observe the city’s rhythm. Keep your group together, choose a sensible pedestrian route and respect people’s privacy when taking photographs.

Punta Serrucho Viewpoint

A designated viewpoint introduces another perspective on Manuel Antonio’s rugged coast. Ask about the open route and its terrain before walking. Pause to compare headlands and wave patterns while remaining behind signs and protective barriers.

Santa Elena as a Town Base

Santa Elena is a local town base for the wider Monteverde area, not just the name of a reserve. Check the exact meeting point for each outing and leave time to notice local life between longer forest visits.

Sarchí Oxcart Workshops

Look closely at painted oxcart designs and discover the skill behind a celebrated Costa Rican craft.

Southern Caribbean Cacao Stories

A community-led cacao experience can connect food, plants and cultural knowledge. Choose a host who welcomes visitors and shares their own traditions; visits to Indigenous communities require invitation and respectful arrangements.

Tapantí National Park — Orosi Sector

Follow designated rainforest trails near Orosi and look for changing forest textures and river scenery.

Tortuguero Water Connections

Watch boats from a safe public place and discuss how waterways connect the community. Working docks are transport spaces; keep clear of boarding areas and follow your host’s instructions.

Uvita Island from Shore

Uvita Island forms part of the coastal view from Limón. Compare its outline from a secure public viewpoint. If considering a boat outing or landing, confirm current permission and arrangements instead of assuming independent access.

Barrio Amón Architecture

Historic buildings in and around Barrio Amón offer details to notice from public streets. Compare roofs, windows and materials without assuming that every interesting building is open to visitors. Plan a short route suited to your group.

Barva Sculpture Park and Church Square

Look for public sculptures and traditional streetscapes around Barva’s central gathering space.

Boats and Everyday Coastal Life

Coco’s tourism and working shoreline connect with several kinds of boat activity. Observe from permitted public areas and ask a willing host about local sea journeys. Stay clear of launching, loading and restricted dock spaces.

Cabo Blanco Forest Walks

Within Cabo Blanco’s visitor area, permitted forest trails offer opportunities to notice tree shapes, leaf litter and bird calls. Choose an open route suited to your group’s walking ability. Bring water and follow the ranger’s return-time and access instructions.

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