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A tropical town with a towering volcano.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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La Fortuna’s Arenal Volcano

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🏆 Experience Rankings

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

ExperienceLocationOverall Rating
1🌋 Arenal Volcano HorsebackLa Fortuna7.3
2🌊 Whitewater Rafting in Río SarapiquíaLa Fortuna7.0
3♨️ La Fortuna Hot SpringLa Fortuna6.7
4🌳 Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges ParkLa Fortuna6.6
5🍫 Chocolate & Coffee Tour – TourLa Fortuna6.6
6🌳 Monteverde Cloud Forest Zipline – TourMonteverde6.5
7💧 La Fortuna Waterfall – TourLa Fortuna6.5
8🌴 Manuel Antonio National Park – TourManuel Antonio6.5
9🍲 La Fortuna TownLa Fortuna6.5
10💆‍♀️ Nosara Outdoor MassageNosara6.4
11🌳 Monteverde Cloud Forest – TourMonteverde6.3
12🦉 Monteverde Wildlife Refuge Night Walk – TourMonteverde6.3
13🦥 Sloth Sanctuary – TourMonteverde6.2
14🦋 Monteverde Butterfly Garden – TourMonteverde6.2
15🧘‍♂️ Nosara Yoga ClassNosara5.8
16🏖️ Playa EspadillaManuel Antonio5.8
17🤿 Playa BiesanzManuel Antonio5.8
18🚙 Nosara ATV RideNosara5.7
19🚡 Arenal Volcano Sky Tram – TourLa Fortuna5.6
Learn how Lukiih’s Rating is calculated here

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