Daily Tours By Regions

No matter what area of the country that you are visiting, you'll find an interesting assortment of all types and varieties of half and full day tours, most of them leaving daily from their local area.

Whether this is your first vacation to Costa Rica, or you are visiting again to enjoy more of our National Parks, rivers, or maybe museums in San Jose, you will find the list below helpful in finding the right area and the right tour for you.

The list is arranged according to the six commonly recognized geographical regions of Costa Rica. You can find your half or full day tour, activity or interest, and then you'll know where to book your hotel. Full day, out of the area tours are also available from each location if you decide to stay put in a favorite hotel. Good hunting and touring!

  • Central Valley
  • South Pacific
  • Caribbean
  • Northern Zone
  • North Pacific
  • Central Pacific

Click on a zone above, or on the map below, to view more information about the hotel subregions

Central Valley

The Central Valley Region

Costa Rica Most people that vacation in Costa Rica enter at the San Jose International Airport in the Central Valley. There you will find luxurious hotels and golf resorts, boutique bed and breakfasts, and getaway mountain spas retreats. The weather here is like an eternal spring.

South Pacific

The South Pacific Region

Costa Rica Playa Dominical Beach is another surfer's paradise, with moderatly priced hotels and beach cabinas. There are 4 star accommodations now in this area, so the traveler looking for luxury lodging by the Pacific Ocean can find it. The Osa Peninsula is the last undeveloped, jungle area in Costa Rica, and you'll find everything from beach cabinas to luxurious and ecological nature lodges.

Caribbean

The Caribbean Region

Costa Rica If you're looking for jungle nature lodges and miles of unspoiled beaches, turtle nesting and birdwatching, then your eco-traveler questions are answered here. You will find that most of the jungle accommodations in the Tortuguero Caribbean Region have meals included in their price because they are so remote. Puerto Viejo is home to "Salsa Brava," a powerful surf break that attracts surfers from around world. You can stay in beach cabinas or jungle lodges for moderate prices in Cahuita, where there is a National Park.

Northern Zone

The Northern Region of Costa Rica

Costa Rica If you're looking for the active Arenal Volcano, this is where you will want to go! Also, add into the mix the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you can stay in mountain chalets and lodges. If you like white water rafting, then Sarapiqui is waiting for the adventurous eco-traveler!

North Pacific

The North Pacific Region

Costa Rica This region consists primarily of the Guanacaste and Papagayo beach area on the Nicoya Peninsula, and beach hotels down through Mal Pais Beach and Tambor Bay. If you're looking for a beach hotel, or an all inclusive four or five star luxurious beach resort with sunny weather most of the year, you'll find it here. Good surfing beaches and affordable cabinas and bungalows make this a popular vacation destination for surfers!

Central Pacific

The Central Pacific Region

Costa Rica You may have heard about Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach, and you will find them here! Accommodations in Manuel Antonio include Pacific Ocean view villas and hotels. Jaco Beach is well known to surfers and has beachfront hotels and cabinas.

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