Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vara Blanca February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Vara Blanca Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295)[Hotels in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vara Blanca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vara Blanca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Vara Blanca ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vara Blanca Types of activities [Vara Blanca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295) ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Paz (Peace) Waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/1b1bab20-4f6e-4443-b3b4-9e9b624c8c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_200209159-001](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/2de2f00f-2886-403c-8d01-9d7046caaa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Along the main trails in this park you can find massive trees to inspire you, and maybe to climb.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/55106df2-2140-414a-89fd-32edb9f0464f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Vara Blanca Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Vara Blanca has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Vara Blanca, 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 Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca Vara Blanca is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Vara Blanca, and make it a breeze to explore Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca, 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 Vara Blanca. #### Vara Blanca attractions Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca. Looking for things to do in Vara Blanca can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Vara Blanca or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Vara Blanca attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Vara Blanca ### Tours & day trips [See all 110 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 8.2/10 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14h 9.2/10 143 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 9.4/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.2/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-day-tour-fortuna-hots-springs.a664950.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 336 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-tour.a44830499.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9.8/10 188 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine 3h 9.6/10 58 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44781466/3e2ab5b5-f174-47b1-876a-19fc6532bd3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour 3h 10/10 434 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner 4h 9.2/10 56 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~£59~~£49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3198941/82ddba0a-4c60-4bd2-8cbd-6b1df38abeb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Paz Waterfalls 6h 9.2/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfalls.a3198941.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351424/acac6f34-edf1-4ca1-9dd3-f3b6e781692b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre 4h 9.4/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £169 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-sloths-other-wildlife-rescue-centre.a1351424.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362314/de6ebf9f-b3b3-4be8-8091-59d8586553d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 8h 9.2/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-custom-guided-tour-in-san-jose.a46362314.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51164406/a4e82228-2265-424a-805a-5ec9d35e2dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges 7h Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-canopy-cloud-forest-adventure-and-suspension-bridges.a51164406.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45623199/2a4c4dd0-a340-4d7a-ae57-27693d0af1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle. 2h Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-flora-and-fauna-in-tropical-rainforest.a45623199.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50770465/e19aa83f-8681-4ede-bb5f-f22b31fb6061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights 1h 30m Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-san-jose-highlights.a50770465.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48582288/97ad98fc-78c7-4b6e-9836-0c4c9685e437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting 3h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248401/f3e7d82d-b138-43db-bbdd-71c6a6a2f347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience 2h 9.2/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-art-walking-tour-small-groups-creative-experience.a1248401.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50209480/5de859bf-5813-42f4-8f95-c30a39e3f835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste 2h 10m Free cancellation available £276 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/side-by-side-adventure-tour-mules-and-quads-in-guanacaste.a50209480.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556600/46215c06-ca38-4631-a5a5-1013a4bfccb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours 10h Free cancellation available £147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/experience-the-best-safe-adventure-on-scheduled-tours.a49556600.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14h 9.4/10 261 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373435/cb40794e-0138-4d04-a6f2-80f485a2265e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde 3h 8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-hike-wildlife-observation-in-santa-elena-monteverde.a1373435.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![One Person quad bike Driving in Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49387536/172ec64e-0236-4dbb-b16d-c0927529af91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Person quad bike Driving in Costa Rica 2h Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/one-person-quad-bike-driving-in-visita-nomada.a49387536.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1642564/1d45f469-eaac-4397-925f-eca3503a8326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J... 8h 9/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-at-tenorio-volcano-and-sloth-watching-tour-from-san-jose.a1642564.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51199527/db990d58-050d-4f06-afcb-e897819d1f00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales 15h Free cancellation available £588 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/peninsula-of-life-natural-experience-with-humpback-whales.a51199527.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![quad bike Off Road Poas Volcano Adventure and Hiking for two persons.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688833/866bff72-e9e6-4c2d-a871-d75a1b33c1d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike Off Road Poas Volcano Adventure and Hiking for two persons. 2h Free cancellation available £125 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-off-road-poas-volcano-adventure-and-hiking-for-two-persons.a50688833.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50277108/0957bc11-8884-4028-a4df-844ddcd911bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure 5h Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/costa-rica-waterfall-guided-adventure.a50277108.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Volcano quad bike Off Road Rainforest and Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50699145/444880b6-41f9-4499-9b5e-e13aa4ef78e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Volcano quad bike Off Road Rainforest and Hiking Tour 2h Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/costa-rica-volcano-quad-bike-off-road-rainforest-and-hiking-tour.a50699145.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rainforest Aerial Tram From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/646000/11c62079-0e67-47c6-8e25-89ed1c9a03b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rainforest Aerial Tram From San José 5h 6/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-aerial-tram-from-san-jose.a646000.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting 2h 8.8/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class 4h 9.8/10 264 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-culture-and-gourmet-dinner-with-wines.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221987/15e34db4-b325-41e5-88c8-87c7eb5af514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José 2h 9.8/10 60 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-making-and-tasting-at-a-local-factory-in-san-jose.a46221987.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48252436/9758a89c-40ee-40e7-a771-f282ffbc8d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop 1h 30m 9.6/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-cacao-chocolate-workshop.a48252436.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977092/cd43f83a-a3eb-48d9-a9db-5bc23f5bc99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose 4h 10/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour.a977092.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50731229/15c3ac87-96c1-48dc-8a34-13223a8d7704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience 1h Free cancellation available £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/costa-rica-coffee-tasting-experience.a50731229.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ## Recommended 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Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-tour.a44830499.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details) | | With kids | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-tour.a44830499.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details)[San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vara Blanca --- ### Popular places to visit #### Barva Volcano Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Barva Volcano, a lovely green space in Vara Blanca. Savour the cosy cafes and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barva-Volcano-Vara-Blanca.d553248635019337011.Attraction) --- 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 Vara Blanca ![Collared Aracari These ones are hard to photograph at eye level. I was lucky enough capture this magfnificent bird at eye level. Visit my full gallery at https://creativenatureart.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180434/52979d9b-cccc-4401-aa43-6985b6e1ae61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guapiles ![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![Traditional Costa Rican cart --the colors & patterns are so unique! #patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265000/20671c5c-f464-43c2-95fd-504d7ce0cc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vara Blanca worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vara Blanca? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vara Blanca? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vara Blanca? ### What are some activities to do in Vara Blanca with kids? > - [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) > - [Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-tour.a44830499.activity-details) > - [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details) > - [Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details) > - [San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) ### What to do in Vara Blanca for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vara Blanca? ![](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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