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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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Draw a Community Map — San Vicente (Moravia)

Mark your starting point, a landmark and your food stop. Children can add symbols for trees, crossings and the places where people gather.

Enjoy a Local Food Stop — San Isidro de Coronado

Pause at an open café, bakery or soda near your route. Use the break to decide whether the family wants more walking or a change of pace.

Enjoy Costa Rican Flavors With a View — Escazú

Make time for a leisurely meal at Mirador Tiquicia, where the setting looks across the Central Valley. It is a rewarding way to pair local cooking with mountain scenery. Reserve directly and ask about any cultural programming offered during your visit.

Enjoy Local Food — Copey de Dota

Pause for a meal or snack at an open local business. Ask about regional ingredients and connect them with what you have learned about the surrounding farms.

Explore an Approved Forest Trail — San Gerardo de Dota

Choose a trail with the landowner or guide that matches your family’s ability. Look for mosses, ferns and layers of vegetation while keeping to the established route.

Explore the Central Streets — San Isidro de Coronado

Choose a short walking circuit around the church and nearby businesses. Notice how the town center serves both residents and people arriving from the surrounding canton.

Explore the Community — Copey de Dota

Begin with a short walk through the public areas of Copey. Observe the relationship between homes, local services and the surrounding mountain landscape.

Explore the Heart of San Marcos — San Marcos de Tarrazú

Take a relaxed walk around the town center and San Marcos Evangelista parish church, then stop at a local bakery or café. It is an easy way to enjoy everyday life between scheduled tours. Respect worship services and ask before photographing people or private interiors.

Explore the José María Orozco Botanical Garden — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)

Ask about access to this campus garden and look for differences in leaves, stems and growth patterns. Keep to permitted paths and leave plants where they grow.

Explore the Town Center — Curridabat

Begin around the central park and surrounding streets for a short introduction to everyday city life. Include a rest stop and use pedestrian crossings when moving between blocks.

Explore the Town Center — San Ignacio de Acosta

Take a short walk around the church and local businesses. Observe how the community combines everyday services with the landscape of the surrounding hills.

Explore the Town Center — San Vicente (Moravia)

Begin around the central church and nearby streets. Observe the buildings, businesses and gathering spaces that shape the daily rhythm of the community.

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