What to do in Cantón San Carlos

Activities, attractions and tours

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A mountain landscape with a prominent peak, surrounded by lush greenery and a valley below.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, dense forest, and a prominent volcano.
A volcano with a lake at its base, surrounded by forested hills.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

£15
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

£38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

£52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

£23
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

£48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

£79
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Coffee and Chocolate Regular Tour

Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna

£46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna
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Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 353 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £80 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £51 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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La Paz Waterfalls

La Paz Waterfalls

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £110 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 374 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £54 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch

La Fortuna Kalambu Hot Springs and Water Park Ticket with Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £71 and current price is £35 per adult
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What to do in Cantón San Carlos

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Tabacon Hot Springs

9.4/10 (1,978 reviews)
Explore Tabacon Hot Springs, a popular spot to commune with nature in Arenal Hot Springs, and enjoy the hot springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
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Day trip destinations from Cantón San Carlos

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La Fortuna

A mountain with a peak, surrounded by lush green fields and trees.

Muelle San Carlos

A waterfall in a lush green forest with a clear blue pool at its base.

San Rafael de Guatuso

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Tronadora

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Pital

A lush green hillside with dense forest and scattered trees.

Toro Amarillo