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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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Las Baulas National Marine Park
Explore more ↗Learn About the Leonelo Oviedo Reserve — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)
Discover how this small forest refuge supports biodiversity inside an urban campus. Confirm visitor arrangements with UCR and look for birds and insects without disturbing them.
Leave Time for Shopping and a Café Stop — Escazú
Browse Multiplaza Escazú when your itinerary calls for an easy shopping break. Combine a few stores with a relaxed meal or coffee, particularly when rain changes outdoor plans. Keep it as its own stop so you have time for the artisan and hillside experiences too.
Linger Over Lunch at La Terraza del Cafetal — San Marcos de Tarrazú
Set aside time for a satisfying meal, specialty coffee and a handmade dessert at La Terraza del Cafetal. A slow lunch works especially well between a morning farm visit and an afternoon in town. Check the current menu and reserve when traveling with a group.
Look for Highland Birds — Copey de Dota
Choose a permitted garden or guided nature walk for quiet observation. Record bird shapes and calls without feeding animals or entering private land.
Look for Urban Pollinators — Curridabat
Watch flowering plants in a public green space for visiting bees, butterflies or birds. Sightings vary with weather and flowering conditions; observation is an activity, not a wildlife guarantee.
Make a Meal of Santa Ana Town Center — Santa Ana
Bring different appetites together at Santa Ana Town Center, where the dining choices range across several cuisines. Browse the current restaurants, pick something that suits the group and enjoy a relaxed meal after a workshop or outdoor outing.
Meet the Makers at Biesanz Woodworks — Escazú
Discover how timber becomes beautifully shaped bowls and other wooden pieces during a hosted workshop visit. The appeal is in the details: grain, texture and skilled hands. Arrange your visit in advance and browse for a meaningful keepsake.
Notice Urban Trees — San Vicente (Moravia)
Look for trees and garden plants along your permitted walking route. Compare leaf shapes without collecting them and notice where shade makes the walk more comfortable.
Observe the Rural Landscape — San Ignacio de Acosta
Choose a safe, permitted stopping point on a planned countryside route. Compare planted fields, trees and hills without walking into private property.
Observe the Savegre River — San Gerardo de Dota
Enjoy river scenery from a safe path or designated viewing point. Listen to the water and discuss how the valley connects forest, farms and communities downstream.