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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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Visit Local Shops — San Vicente (Moravia)

Browse businesses that are open during your visit. Ask before photographing people or products and invite children to practice a friendly greeting in Spanish.

Visit Parque Monseñor Sanabria — San Ignacio de Acosta

Begin your town introduction at the central gathering area. Look for a comfortable place to pause and orient the family before exploring nearby streets.

Visit Santa María de Dota Separately — Copey de Dota

Plan another stop in the canton’s main town if the route and timing suit your family. Allow time for the drive and choose a specific activity rather than treating Los Santos as one walkable destination.

Walk Into the Cerros de Escazú — Escazú

Trade traffic for green slopes on a guided outing with El Brujo Tours. Choose a walk that suits your pace and enjoy the changing views above the valley. Confirm the route, meeting point and conditions with your guide before setting out.

Walk the University Surroundings — San Pedro (Montes de Oca)

Choose a compact route through permitted campus areas and surrounding streets. Look at public art, buildings and green spaces while remembering that the university remains a working place of study.

Watch Birds in Lodge Gardens — San Gerardo de Dota

Ask your host where guests may quietly observe birds. Stay on permitted paths, give wildlife space and use binoculars rather than approaching nests or animals.

Barva Volcano — Braulio Carrillo Sector

Explore highland forest on the park’s Barva side. Confirm road conditions and authorized trail access.

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles

Discover Cartago’s pilgrimage landmark and its place in Costa Rican faith. Respect worshippers and services.

Jacó Town

Take a short walk through public town streets and notice how the community connects with the beach. Look for local art, everyday shops and gathering places, and ask before photographing people.

La Fortuna Town

Begin with a short walk around the town center. Notice how the community connects with the surrounding volcano landscape, then choose one question to investigate on your next outing.

Mario Cañas Ruiz Park

The central park is a landmark in Liberia’s historical walking route. Notice its gazebo and the way people use the public space today. Pause for shade and compare the park with the buildings around it.

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