10 TOP Things to Do in Guanacaste August 2026

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Activities

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

NZ$182

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Hot Springs Pura Vida

NZ$49

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

NZ$182

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

NZ$242

per adult

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

NZ$111

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour (Regular)

NZ$111

per adult

Tortuga Island Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour from Santa Teresa

NZ$237

per adult

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

NZ$119

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch

NZ$82

per adult

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Coco Beach

8.2/10 (2,696 reviews)

Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.

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Our guide on where to stay in Guanacaste

Find the best Guanacaste areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Palm Beach Estates

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and El Coco Casino.

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Los Cerros

While Los Cerros isn't home to many top sights, Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central are some notable places to visit nearby.

El Capulín

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Capulín and surrounding area, you can visit Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

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Barrio La Guaria

While Barrio La Guaria may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

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