Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Cruz April 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d180435.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d180435.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d180435.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Cruz ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Cruz Types of activities Where to stay [Santa Cruz travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.dx180435) ![Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180435/8e01b857-e855-43f3-bde0-5b898d9e06bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ocean wave and spray against blue sky, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180435/2e43183c-eeb3-4067-87fe-87792f5d1661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Cruz Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Cruz has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Cruz, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Cruz with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Cruz, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Cruz to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Cruz, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Santa Cruz. #### Santa Cruz attractions Santa Cruz has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Cruz to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Cruz. Looking for things to do in Santa Cruz can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Cruz ### Tours & day trips [See all 148 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516351/57b1b28c-59bc-4427-a4cc-145e3d06421b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja 6h+ 9.6/10 53 verified reviews Free cancellation available £102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano-hike-waterfall-hot-springs-on-rincon-de-la-vieja.a516351.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/517438/86fd80c5-5242-4726-9381-51d24bad7acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour 11h 30m+ 8.8/10 69 verified reviews Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking-sloth-llanos-de-cortez-waterfall-tour.a517438.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516099/15d0b662-fa94-41fe-ac46-efbd2d24632e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs 7h 30m+ 9.8/10 130 verified reviews Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano-adventure-combo-zipline-tubing-horseback-hot-springs.a516099.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/630757/700ee1a3-c031-4f10-b439-8df00f424150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica 15h+ 9.4/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available £170 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nicaragua-one-day-tour-from-costa-rica.a630757.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46954980/f7f52433-aaf9-4a66-8b3d-99835c6e3297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour 8h 9.8/10 151 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sloth-forest-coffee-chocolate-and-waterfall-tour.a46954980.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![quad bike Beach and Mountain Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/994817/0fe29e4d-c6dd-466a-a982-2cf2fd44193a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike Beach and Mountain Tour 2h 9.8/10 50 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-beach-and-mountain-tour.a994817.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![quad bike or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2356000/ac7582b9-ef79-4e53-86b6-d5d97fe3f391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels 2h 9.8/10 273 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-tour-at-tamarindo.a2356000.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/785075/9a296061-97f9-4496-9e8d-b8dd9e8fcd3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo 4h 30m 9/10 175 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-dolphin-sailing-adventure.a785075.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari on Tempisque River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518001/74842df2-8c57-46c6-8e4d-9457c50571e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palo Verde National Park Boat Safari on Tempisque River 7h 9/10 13 verified reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palo-verde-national-park-boat-safari-on-tempisque-river.a518001.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48861114/a90fa043-8dcb-45da-a8ac-15a562de5680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Leona Adventure Hike – Most Popular Family Tour 6h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £98 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-leona-cascada-impressive.a48861114.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 58 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46954980/f7f52433-aaf9-4a66-8b3d-99835c6e3297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour 8h 9.8/10 151 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sloth-forest-coffee-chocolate-and-waterfall-tour.a46954980.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![quad bike or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2356000/ac7582b9-ef79-4e53-86b6-d5d97fe3f391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels 2h 9.8/10 273 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-tour-at-tamarindo.a2356000.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Guanacaste Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Tour – All-inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46948517/74afd982-2835-4afe-831b-e357840536ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guanacaste Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Tour – All-inclusive 10h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-to-volcano-national-park-with-zipline.a46948517.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Hiking , Sloth Farm Tour & Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46995775/546afc96-9701-4606-a63e-be3210971d1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Hiking , Sloth Farm Tour & Waterfall 10h 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-adrenaline-and-adventure-tour-in-the-nature-of-costa-rica.a46995775.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46079976/ed81037b-b26d-46b1-a1e5-8339226793b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine 11h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-tubingrain-forestwildlifewaterfallvolcano.a46079976.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Local Waterfalls Experience in Curubande](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4448660/370d13a1-5f03-4961-972e-3aa7c3c3e781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Local Waterfalls Experience in Curubande 10h 10/10 38 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £208 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-local-waterfalls-experience-in-curubande.a4448660.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![quad bike Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1346648/78f78269-330d-451d-9b53-a53218ff0e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo 2h 9.6/10 4 Viator reviews £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-tamarindo-to-puerto-viejo.a1346648.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee TourDay Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1242865/0997dd90-b70c-446f-b07e-6a17b99a064f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee TourDay Trip 11h 10/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £287 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-sloth-sanctuary-private-day-trip-from-guanacaste.a1242865.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45017845/f44e47e1-89b4-403a-868d-6ec8a9174a62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking 2h 30m 10/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kayak-tour-in-playa-grande.a45017845.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Palo Verde Wildlife Safari : Boat Tour & Traditional Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46928956/28cf0d13-68c5-4934-9d6b-3a1f26e88d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palo Verde Wildlife Safari : Boat Tour & Traditional Lunch 7h 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-safari-tour-with-wild-animals-by-boat.a46928956.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 56 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516718/575801c2-46b8-4c50-a54f-f4b4f70facaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco 4h 15m 9.2/10 17 verified reviews Free cancellation available £125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/antares-sailing-gourmet-sunset-cruise.a516718.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47681635/6c9201e3-8391-49f1-b631-db31045b0125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket 4h 9/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-timarouba-sailing-snorkelling-w-lunch-drinks-ticket.a47681635.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo : Public Sunset Tour by Pacific Lounge Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46264640/4bbf4aae-9ea6-4cb9-a203-3b1fdd91157d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo : Public Sunset Tour by Pacific Lounge Catamaran 5h 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pacific-lounge-public-sunset-catamaran.a46264640.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo: Guided Snorkelling Tour with Marine Life Spotting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49200667/ff280629-991c-49c4-9e5c-08a21e573b05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo: Guided Snorkelling Tour with Marine Life Spotting 5h 8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamarindo-guided-snorkelling-tour-with-marine-life-spotting.a49200667.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Playa Flamingo: Catamaran Tour and Snorkel With Meal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48378517/c23abeb4-0024-4f44-9aec-8192f840c5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Playa Flamingo: Catamaran Tour and Snorkel With Meal 4h 10/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/playa-flamingo-catamaran-tour-and-snorkel-with-meal.a48378517.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Kayak to the Heart of the National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1368981/245d165c-12b6-4230-bcce-3f63844ff910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak to the Heart of the National Park 3h 8.6/10 30 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-to-the-heart-of-the-national-park.a1368981.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45017845/f44e47e1-89b4-403a-868d-6ec8a9174a62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking 2h 30m 10/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kayak-tour-in-playa-grande.a45017845.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo Estuary: Kayak Monkey Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48143439/2ecd3b31-b57a-4fa9-b0cd-b95b316537b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo Estuary: Kayak Monkey Tour 2h 9.6/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamarindo-howler-monkey-mangrove-kayaking-tour.a48143439.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![quad bike and Snorkel from Playa Flamingo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1014168/02943545-37d3-4242-80a6-fafbf7bee958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike and Snorkel from Playa Flamingo 3h 9.8/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-and-snorkel-from-playa-flamingo.a1014168.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Half-Day Snorkelling Experience in Tamarindo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348580/20ecac08-fe58-4bc5-a9ab-0a6bd7b5aa63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Snorkelling Experience in Tamarindo 5h 8.6/10 36 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-snorkelling-experience-in-tamarindo.a1348580.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 27 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47681635/6c9201e3-8391-49f1-b631-db31045b0125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Timarouba: Sailing & Snorkelling w/Lunch & Drinks Ticket 4h 9/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-timarouba-sailing-snorkelling-w-lunch-drinks-ticket.a47681635.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tamarindo : Traditional Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47983611/56acf5ad-bf9a-4d49-b318-2afb7b429948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamarindo : Traditional Cooking Class 3h 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/traditional-cooking-class-in-tamarindo.a47983611.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48335581/421de465-2f9e-4e05-ace5-f8251859acd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal 2h 9.6/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nosara-traditional-costa-rican-cooking-class-and-meal.a48335581.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50153578/2fb1d504-2ced-4da2-8d9e-59c185185f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tamarindo Costa Rica Surfing Class 2h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tamarindo-costa-rica-surfing-class.a50153578.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48855749/d1e394ff-6ac0-4a42-911e-22e2e1310484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group 2h 10/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surf-lesson-for-beginners-in-playa-tamarindo.a48855749.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2249380/dcf5d091-2994-491e-9c1b-4661492be389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega 3h 10m 9.8/10 40 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palo-verde-boat-tours-ortega.a2249380.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Culinary Blue Zone Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49637729/ad7156b1-955c-4471-9c9d-4e923fc19021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Culinary Blue Zone Experience 3h Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/culinary-blue-zone-experience.a49637729.activity-details?&rid=180435&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![2-Hour Cooking 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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tamarindo Nightlife Pass Experience Adventure](/things-to-do/tamarindo-nightlife-pass-experience-adventure.a51990156.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja](/things-to-do/volcano-hike-waterfall-hot-springs-on-rincon-de-la-vieja.a516351.activity-details)[Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking-sloth-llanos-de-cortez-waterfall-tour.a517438.activity-details)[Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo](/things-to-do/blue-dolphin-sailing-adventure.a785075.activity-details)[Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs](/things-to-do/volcano-adventure-combo-zipline-tubing-horseback-hot-springs.a516099.activity-details)[Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](/things-to-do/private-sloth-forest-coffee-chocolate-and-waterfall-tour.a46954980.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [quad bike or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or Riu Hotels](/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-tour-at-tamarindo.a2356000.activity-details)[quad bike Beach and Mountain Tour](/things-to-do/quad-bike-beach-and-mountain-tour.a994817.activity-details)[Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs](/things-to-do/discover-secret-beaches-near-tamarindo-on-atvs.a45896857.activity-details)[Kayak to the Heart of the National Park](/things-to-do/kayak-to-the-heart-of-the-national-park.a1368981.activity-details)[Turtle Nesting Tour Playa Grande CR](/things-to-do/sea-turtle-watching-in-cabo-velas.a47539354.activity-details) | | With kids | [Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja](/things-to-do/volcano-hike-waterfall-hot-springs-on-rincon-de-la-vieja.a516351.activity-details)[Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking-sloth-llanos-de-cortez-waterfall-tour.a517438.activity-details)[Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo](/things-to-do/blue-dolphin-sailing-adventure.a785075.activity-details)[Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs](/things-to-do/volcano-adventure-combo-zipline-tubing-horseback-hot-springs.a516099.activity-details)[Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](/things-to-do/private-sloth-forest-coffee-chocolate-and-waterfall-tour.a46954980.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Cruz --- ### Popular places to visit #### Parque Bernabela Ramos Explore the great outdoors at Parque Bernabela Ramos, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Bernabela-Ramos-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532611623.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Santa Cruz ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Buenos Aires Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Barrio-Buenos-Aires.dx553248635976397249) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Cruz ![Tropical White Sand Islands in Golfo de Nicoya near Puntarenas, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000454937/819d9314-f8ef-4866-a80e-7049b05a4942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veintisiete de Abril ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Cruz worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Cruz? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Cruz? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Cruz? ### Is Santa Cruz a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Cruz with kids? > - [Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano-hike-waterfall-hot-springs-on-rincon-de-la-vieja.a516351.activity-details) > - [Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-hiking-sloth-llanos-de-cortez-waterfall-tour.a517438.activity-details) > - [Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-dolphin-sailing-adventure.a785075.activity-details) > - [Guachipelin Volcano Adventure Combo Zipline Tubing Horseback Hot Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano-adventure-combo-zipline-tubing-horseback-hot-springs.a516099.activity-details) > - [Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sloth-forest-coffee-chocolate-and-waterfall-tour.a46954980.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Cruz for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Cruz? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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