Costa Rica 🇨🇷

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Rankings l Trip Planner

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Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna.

Planning a Trip

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Staring out at Manuel Antonio’s ocean.

Itinerary

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La Fortuna’s Arenal Volcano.

Budget

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Horseback riding tour with Don Tobias.

La Fortuna Guide

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Ziplining through one of Monteverde’s cloud forests.

Monteverde Guide

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Surfers return as the sun sets in Nosara.

Nosara Guide

🏆 Experience Rankings

Here are my ranked experiences for Costa Rica. Learn how I rate experiences.

ExperienceLocationOverall Rating
1🌋 Arenal Volcano HorsebackLa Fortuna7.3
2🌳 Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges ParkLa Fortuna6.9
3🌊 Whitewater RaftingLa Fortuna6.9
4♨️ La Fortuna Hot SpringLa Fortuna6.7
5🍫 Chocolate & Coffee TourLa Fortuna6.6
6🌳 Monteverde Cloud Forest ZiplineMonteverde6.5
7💧 La Fortuna WaterfallLa Fortuna6.5
8🌴 Manuel Antonio National ParkManuel Antonio6.5
9🍲 La Fortuna TownLa Fortuna6.5
10💆‍♀️ Nosara Outdoor MassageNosara6.4
11🌳 Monteverde Cloud ForestMonteverde6.3
12🦉 Monteverde Wildlife Refuge Night WalkMonteverde6.3
13🦥 Sloth SanctuaryMonteverde6.2
14🦋 Monteverde Butterfly GardenMonteverde6.2
15🧘‍♂️ Nosara Yoga ClassNosara5.8
16🏖️ Playa EspadillaManuel Antonio5.8
17🤿 Playa BiesanzManuel Antonio5.8
18🚙 Nosara ATV RideNosara5.7
19🚡 Arenal Volcano Sky TramLa Fortuna5.6
Learn how Lukiih’s Rating is calculated here

🗓️ 2024 Trip Planner

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