Costa Rica has a wholesome environment and is an excellent place for families, with plenty of exciting activities everyone will enjoy including walks, guided visits, group games, interacting with the locals, enjoying the local cuisine, beach sports and much more.

A Valley of Culture

The capital of the country, San José is the epitome of culture and entertainment.

The National Theater offers inspiring performances, while the Gold Museum features Pre Columbian and Costa Rican art. If you’d like to know more about the local culture, the National Museum will take you through Costa Rica’s history while the Children’s Museum will take you and your family on an interactive learning adventure.

Activities to Choose From

Costa Rica offers a wide range of activities suited to every taste and budget.

Any one of the many national parks and biological reserves areas are fun for hiking with the entire family while an afternoon fishing for trout and tilapia might round out the day.

Adventures on Land

We’ve many exciting expeditions and walks to see Costa Rica’s natural beauties. There are mountain biking, ATV’s or horseback rides to explore the different landscapes full of flora and fauna.

Many other attractions to enjoy the forest, include traveling or zip lining among the trees, canopy tours, or perhaps easy and fun walking on hanging bridges.

Adventures on Water

A very popular adventure among families with young or teenage members is rafting. Popular areas for this sport are the Pacuare, Reventazón, Sarapiquí, and Corobicí rivers. Rafting provides fun times while enjoying the fascinating view, surrounded by nature.

This country’s coasts have the advantage of warm waters throughout the year, which offers the opportunity of visiting anytime. Fun-filled family moments include surfing, Jet Skiing, riding banana boats, or simply playing with the waves and sand. Costa Rica’s marine adventures include skin diving, snorkeling, swimming, boating or kayaking.