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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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Follow Coffee From Plant to Cup — Santa Ana

Book La Chimba’s coffee experience to discover what happens between a growing coffee plant and the drink in your cup. It adds a cultural dimension to an outdoor day. Ask what the tour includes and which parts are suitable for younger visitors.

Follow the Scent of a Traditional Bakery — Escazú

Stop at Panadería Porras for a taste of Escazú’s baking traditions. Choose something fresh to share, pause over a coffee and enjoy a small piece of everyday town life. Check the bakery’s current opening arrangements before making a special trip.

Go From Coffee Cherry to Your Cup — San Marcos de Tarrazú

Reserve Café Don Lucas’s hosted coffee experience for a closer look at the craft behind Tarrazú coffee. Follow the story through the farm and processing stages, then enjoy tasting with a new appreciation for the work involved. Confirm tour availability and family participation directly.

Heredia Central Market

Explore produce stalls and traditional food at Heredia’s central market. Choose a Costa Rican meal, try a fruit new to your family and include a stop at a local bakery.

Heredia Central Park

Explore Parque Central Nicolás Ulloa and the heritage buildings around it. Include the park, the nearby church and a local café in a relaxed city-center outing.

Heredia Heritage Walk

Build a short walking route around El Fortín, the central park and surrounding historic buildings. Choose a few stops and leave time for a meal rather than combining every landmark into a rushed outing.

Hike Through the Coffee Hills — Santa Ana

Head to Hacienda La Chimba for a walk through coffee-country scenery and a change of pace from the city. Pick a trail that matches your fitness, carry water and leave time to enjoy the views. Confirm current routes and entry arrangements before arriving.

La Suiza Rural Landscapes

Discover a separate community near Turrialba and observe its green countryside from appropriate public places.

Laguna Barva

Explore the trail toward Barva’s crater lagoon on a prepared mountain visit. The route passes highland forest and requires suitable footwear and rain protection. Check current access and choose the hike according to your family’s ability.

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