New places. More ways to discover.
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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Take a Guided Birdwatching Walk — San Gerardo de Dota
Arrange a local guide and look for highland birds at a time and location suited to current conditions. Resplendent quetzals are a highlight of the area, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Take a Guided Walk Around La Pastora — San Marcos de Tarrazú
Explore a different side of coffee country with a guided mountain outing arranged through Tropical Forest CR. Choose a route for your group’s ability and ask about trail length and conditions. The operator describes demanding routes, so make this a prepared adventure rather than a casual stroll.
Tamarindo Estuary
Explore more ↗Taste a Sweeter Side of Escazú — Escazú
Arrange a visit to El Trapiche de Tite to follow sugarcane through its traditional transformation. Hear the story behind the equipment, see how the process works and taste the results. Ask which demonstrations are available when you book.
Taste Local Cooking — San Ignacio de Acosta
Stop for a meal at a local soda or restaurant. Ask about the ingredients and connect what is on your plate with the farms you passed along the way.
Taste the Details at Kwiso Coffee — San Marcos de Tarrazú
Arrange a farm visit or tasting with Kwiso Coffee and discover what gives a local coffee its character. Ask questions, compare aromas and hear the producer’s perspective. It is a chance to make a familiar daily drink feel connected to the landscape around you.
Taste the Farmers’ Market — Santa Ana
Plan around Santa Ana’s farmers’ market for fresh produce and a glimpse of the region’s food culture. Browse slowly, ask about unfamiliar ingredients and choose a snack to enjoy along the way. Confirm the current market day and location before setting your itinerary.
Try a Local Trout Meal — San Gerardo de Dota
Include a trout dish at a local restaurant if it suits your family. Use the meal to ask questions about the valley’s food traditions and local production.
Try a Neighborhood Food Stop — Curridabat
Build a café, bakery or soda into your outing. A relaxed meal helps keep a city exploration manageable for younger children.
Try Your Hand at Local Ceramics — Santa Ana
Arrange a session with Cerámica del Valle and connect with Santa Ana’s long-standing clay traditions. A workshop offers the pleasure of making something while learning from people who know the material. Check the format, reservation requirements and firing or collection times before booking.
Turrialba Town Walk
Explore public streets and notice how town life connects with the surrounding countryside. Choose a manageable walking route.