3 Two-Hour Tours in Costa Rica Worth Booking

1.A taste of Aquiares – 2 hours Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend two hours in Aquiares, 7 kilometers north of Turrialba, learning how coffee grows, moves through the mill, gets roasted, and is judged in a cupping. A guide leads you from the village church through the coffee fields, beneficio, shop, and cafeteria. Choose a 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. start.

“It was very informative and fun. Learned a lot and the lunch was fabulous. I highly recommend this tour and we are not much on tours usually.”

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2.2 Hour ATV + Waterfalls in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an ATV through river crossings, jungle paths, and lookout points near Jaco and Los Suenos, then stop for a waterfall swim. Bilingual guides such as Jason, Marie, Brian, and Chris lead the route, with fruit, snacks, water, and photos included. Bring clothes you can dirty, sunglasses, and footwear suited to rocky ground.

“Had a great time on the ATV’s. Driving through the river was definitely very cool. The waterfalls were spectacular!”

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3.2-Hour Private or Group Surf Lesson in Tamarindo!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet at Tamarindo’s beach parking area for a two-hour surf lesson with instructors such as Gustavo and Jonathan. You get a rash guard, leash, board, sunscreen, 30 minutes of beach instruction, and guided water practice. Private and group options are available, plus paddleboard classes, body boards, and rentals.

“Meeting point was vague and the guide arrived 20 minutes ns late and didn't even apologize. The whole experience was supposed to last 2h but it was more 1h30 actually. Waves are small, which is good for beginners, but they good ones can be rare, they were on the 2 days we spent around Tamarindo beach.”

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