Jacó brings a lively Pacific town, a broad beach and forested hills into one family base. Begin with a shoreline walk or a small discovery in town, then explore nearby Herradura, Playa Hermosa or the Esterillos coast as separate outings. There is room here for surf learning, wildlife questions and the everyday stories of a coastal community.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca brings Caribbean community life, coastal forest and beach landscapes together. Explore with curiosity about the people and traditions of the area, then make time for a nearby discovery along the southern Caribbean coast.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero invites families into a landscape shaped by water. Canals, forest and Caribbean shoreline create opportunities to listen closely, observe wildlife and learn why protecting nesting beaches matters. The village is part of the experience, not just a departure point.
Quepos
Quepos brings everyday coastal life into a visit to the Central Pacific. Walk a public waterfront, discover market ingredients and notice the boats that connect the town with the sea. Nearby Manuel Antonio and separate forest or mangrove outings add different ways to explore.
Puntarenas — City
Puntarenas city invites families to slow down beside the Gulf of Nicoya. Explore its public waterfront, notice the working port from permitted spaces and discover local stories through food, architecture and marine learning.
San José — City
San José offers families a different Costa Rican adventure: museum objects that raise questions, public plazas, historic buildings and markets filled with everyday life. Choose a small part of the capital and explore it with curiosity.
Limón — City
Explore Limón city through its public spaces, coastal setting and layered cultural history. Notice the architecture, listen to local stories and discover how the port, railway and communities helped shape this Caribbean city.
Liberia
Liberia offers more than a gateway to Guanacaste’s beaches. Explore a city of public parks, historic streets and cultural landmarks, then discover how its stories connect with the province’s wider landscape.