Local Living Tours & Trips in Costa Rica
There's no better way to delve into culture than to live like a local. Spend time with them for an insight into what life is like in Costa Rica. With 14 local adventures lasting 3 days to 16 days, you're sure to create memories to last a lifetime.
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- Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive
- Costa Rica Short Break: La Fortuna
- Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End San Jose)
- Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers
- Costa Rica Unique Stay at Naranjo, Short Break
- Essential Costa Rica - 8 days
- Costa Rica Adventure 2027
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You'll get around Costa Rica with a Daihatsu Bego rental car from Monteverde's coffee plantations in Santa Elena down to Manuel Antonio's Pacific coastline. Shared boat trips through Tortuguero National Park's waterways let you see 350+ protected bird species plus nesting sea turtles from July through September along the shores.
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Guapiles, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $1,912
20% off- US$1,530
A hands-on tortilla-making class at El Fogon de Chela lets you prepare and share your home-made dinner with locals. You'll taste traditional Costa Rican dishes like empanadas, prensadas, and ripe plantain with cheese during an authentic lunch. The region's coffee heritage comes to life with a private tour at the world-famous Doka Estate, where local farmers teach traditional brewing methods.
Duration 4 days Destinations San Jose, Arenal, La Fortuna Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,680
5% off- US$1,596
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Heredia, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiquí, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From
5% off- US$2,595
A private boat takes you through Caño Negro's waterways where you'll spot wildlife and share corn biscuits with Doña Rosi, then visit Doña Carmen's butterfly house on this island trip. At Doña Olga's farm in Bajos del Toro, you hand-feed dairy cows and have homestyle lunch made with ingredients from the property.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Sarchi, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro, Liberia Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $7,975
20% off- US$6,380
A guide takes you through Espiritu Santo Coffee plantation in Naranjo and shows the complete process from seed to cup at farms owned by the local coffee growers cooperative. You'll see the Basilica Nuestra Señora de las Piedades, rebuilt in the 1940s after major earthquakes, and walk through Naranjo's Municipal Market where locals shop for fresh produce every day.
Duration 3 days Destinations San Jose, Alajuela Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $1,034
20% off- US$827
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Guapiles, Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Santa Elena Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $3,545
15% off- US$3,013
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From $1,450
20% off- US$1,160
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