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San José Province, Costa Rica
Easy first stop with a pair of museums within walking distance.
Do: Museo del Jade, Museo Nacional
- San Jose: Food and Sightseeing Tour
- San Jose: Guided Nature Walk With Biologists Seeking Sloths
- Manuel Antonio National Park Combo Tour from San Jose
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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Small town beside some of the country's most beautiful beaches.
Do: Manuel Antonio beaches
- Manuel Antonio National Park: 3-Hour Guided Tour
- All-Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure with Lunch
- From Manuel Antonio: 4-Hour Mangrove Boat Tour
- Manuel Antonio: Naranjo River Rafting
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Tárcoles River, Costa Rica
Quiet stop with turquoise water and white-sand beaches on the Pacific side.
- Costa Rica: 2-Hour Chocolate Experience and Plantation Tour
- Costa Rica: Pacific Aerial Tram at Rainforest Adventures
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
Cloud forest with endemic wildlife, butterflies and waterfall hikes; allow two nights.
Do: cloud forest trails, waterfalls, butterfly gardens
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes, with rainforest and cloud forest tours.
Do: Arenal National Park tour
- Hanging Bridges Arenal
- Rio Fortuna Waterfall viewpoint
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Tenorio, Costa Rica
Varied national park with cloud forest, rainforest and photogenic trails.
Do: Tenorio Volcano National Park hikes
- Park Entrance Rio Celeste
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Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Big region of beaches and national parks; pick just a few spots.
Do: Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Coco Beach
- Playa Tamarindo: Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Tour
- Playa Ventanas