Costa Rica · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Costa Rica

24 tours  ·  from $25

Markets and street food in the capital, a lava field in the north, a beach town at dusk. The 15 below are priced by length, with a note on the ones that involve real climbing.

Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano - The 18-meter waterfall gives the walk a focal point
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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

1.Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · from $39Our pick

At Mistico Park near La Fortuna, you’ll follow a marked rainforest trail across six hanging bridges and several fixed bridges, with views of an 18-meter waterfall and possible monkeys, sloths, toucans, frogs, and snakes. Choose a self-guided walk or arrange a guide for better wildlife spotting. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours.

“Such a beautiful park and I really liked that it’s kid and family friendly, anyone can do this park regardless of physical fitness. Amazing wildlife sightseeing, highly recommend as a family excursion and a light day on vacation.”

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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour - Central Market puts you among everyday San José
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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

2.San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about five hours discovering San José with a local guide, visiting the National Theater, Central Market, Electoral Plaza, and the Gold Room at the Costa Rican Art Museum. Hotel pickup, lunch, transport, and admission are included. Guides such as Enrique and Hector are known for clear history talks and warm service.

“Good overview of relevant sights to visit. Very good included lunch at local “soda” - a restaurant .”

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Customized Nature Walk in Manuel Antonio National Park - The walk begins at Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
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Customized Nature Walk in Manuel Antonio National Park

3.Customized Nature Walk in Manuel Antonio National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified English-speaking guide, using a telescope and quality wildlife-viewing gear to find sloths, monkeys, birds, and reptiles. Javier is praised for his sharp eye, patient explanations, and family-friendly pace. Park admission costs extra, and groups are limited to 12 people.

“An incredible tour with Javier! Not only was he very knowledgeable, he also went to great lengths to ensure our daughters are engaged, interested, and having fun! We wouldn't have been able to see even a quarter of the animals we saw without Javier and his expertise. Can't recommend this tour strongly enough!”

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Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica - Walking slowly with a wildlife spotter
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Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica

4.Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet at 6:30 pm near Tortuguero’s main wharf for a two-hour night walk with a naturalist guide. You may spot sloths, frogs, toucans, iguanas, and snakes as your guide scans the forest with a flashlight. Warren and Diego have earned praise for sharp wildlife spotting. Boots, shoes, raincoats, and transport are not included.

“This was a good tour. Saw sleeping sloths A pair of snakes breeding and other things. Walked the beach hoping for a leatherback as one was seen the previous week. Just starting to return to the nesting area.”

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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk - The 6 pm start sets the mood
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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

5.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

At 6 pm, your guide leads you through Ecogarden Arenal near La Fortuna for about two hours. Look for frogs, sloths, caimans, snakes, birds, lizards, and insects that appear after dark. Guides such as Jose and Joshua are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. Snacks are included, and the walk ends back at the meeting point.

“The tropical rainforest ecogarden really brought the unique flora and fauna of Costa Rica to life. Up close and personal we saw sloths, butterflies, toads, frogs, leaf-cutting ants, caimans, lizards, spiders all under a dense canopy of foliage. Great experience, interesting and educational.”

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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal - What the three-hour walk is like
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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

6.Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

From La Fortuna, follow a naturalist through Arenal Oasis after sunset, where spring-fed ponds shelter at least 28 frog species. Guides such as Angie, Edson, Vitor, Aaron, Jason, and Gerald have spotted red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, sloths, insects, and more. Hotel pickup, flashlights, and bottled water are included.

“Super tour, the guide is so nice and patient, he explains everything and very professional. I appreciate how they have the relation with the nature , the animals.”

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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional - A guide turns a forest walk into wildlife watching
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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

7.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Explore a 600-acre rainforest reserve near La Fortuna with a local guide such as Andreas or Gustavo. Walk 3 kilometers across 10 fixed and 6 hanging bridges, watch for frogs and snakes, and learn how the forest changes from ground level to canopy. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and family-friendly access are included.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica - Starting at Parque Recreativo Johannes Dankers
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Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica

8.Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Jacó with guide Josué as you view large murals, graffiti, and public art near Central Park, the beach, and downtown. The 2 to 3-hour tour connects Costa Rican culture, Indigenous traditions, and Jacó’s growth. Groups are limited to 10, and the walk ends at Green Room Cafe Bar.

“Josue was my tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Great explanations. He took his time to make sure I saw as much as possible”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Hacienda Baru TICKET NOT included - The HD telescope turns your phone into a wildlife camera
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Hacienda Baru TICKET NOT included

9.Private Guided Walking Tour in Hacienda Baru TICKET NOT included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Walk Hacienda Baru near Quepos with a bilingual guide such as Freddy or Pedro, searching for monkeys, sloths, toucans, birds, agoutis, and peccaries. Your guide carries an HD telescope that attaches to your phone for close wildlife photos. The private walk lasts about three hours, with a 7:30 a.m. start and a $17 entrance ticket paid separately.

“Freddy is incredibly knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the Baru reserve. He knows about the ecosystem and each of the animals that inhabit it. It was well worth the cost for the private tour as we saw many more animals than the folks who did not book a tour!”

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk - The animals you might see in the dark
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk

10.Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Walk Monteverde’s forest after sunset with a local guide such as Justin, Kendall, Denis, or Christian. Over two to three hours, you may spot frogs, tarantulas, scorpions, sleeping birds, sloths, armadillos, coatis, and more. Hotel pickup, lights, entry, and a professional guide are included. Expect small hills, cool weather, rain, and wildlife that never follows a schedule.

“We had a wonderful night walk with our guide Justin. He was an amazing guide — very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about the animals and the forest. We got to see many fascinating animals, including a tarantula, an armadillo, several frog species, a sleeping howler monkey, a scorpion and even a porcupine. Justin shared a lot of interesting facts and made the whole experience engaging and memorable. Highly recommended!”

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Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal - Seven Sky Trek cables bring the big thrill
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Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

11.Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about five hours in Arenal’s rainforest with a guided Sky Walk, an aerial tram to the reserve’s upper slopes, and seven zip lines above the treetops. Guides such as Maria and Valeria have earned praise for wildlife spotting and clear explanations. Hotel pickup is included, but meals and souvenir photos cost extra.

“This was an excellent tour. Our guide was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and we were able to see a fair amount of wildlife. This zipline was amazing!!!! Outstanding day!”

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Frog Watching Jungle Night Walk - Flat rainforest trails after the ponds
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Frog Watching Jungle Night Walk

12.Frog Watching Jungle Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Meet at Callidryas Tours at 6:15 pm for a two-hour night walk with a naturalist guide. You’ll visit freshwater frog ponds, then follow flat rainforest trails by flashlight. Guides such as Angie and Pedro have found red-eyed tree frogs, fer-de-lance snakes, turtles, spiders, and insects. Transport, admission, bottled water, and a flashlight are included.

“The guide and driver were nice, but the tour itself is a little bit disappointing. Didn’t see much spices, even less than a hiking trip. The night is less ideal for taking photos and there was a rain.”

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Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds) - Frogs, snakes, and the smaller creatures
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Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds)

13.Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

At 6:00 pm, walk easy rainforest trails at Natura Eco Park near La Fortuna for about two hours. Your guide helps you spot more than 20 frog species, red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, insects, birds, sloths, and armadillos. Groups are limited to 10, bottled water is included, and guides such as Noelia and Juan have led especially strong outings.

“Our guide was great and answered all our questions. We saw a lot of different frogs. It was sad that animals were kept in cages in the area.”

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Night Walk Tour Monteverde - What you might see in two hours
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Night Walk Tour Monteverde

14.Night Walk Tour Monteverde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Monteverde Tropical Wildlife for a two-hour night walk at Monteverde Wildlife Refuge. Your naturalist guide provides flashlights and optical gear while searching for snakes, frogs, mammals, birds, and insects. Guides such as Deyber and Chris are praised for sharp eyes and strong English. Groups are limited to eight, with a separate $15 entrance fee.

“Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. He was great with the kids and answered all our questions. The tour was one of our favorites. Thank you.”

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Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter - Choosing the trail with George, Roy, or Vinny
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Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter

15.Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $45

Walk Monteverde’s cloud forest for 2 to 2.5 hours with guides such as George, Roy, or Vinny. Use a telescope to spot birds, mammals, orchids, mosses, and ferns, then visit the Hummingbird Sanctuary. A Costa Rican snack, insurance, and a small group of up to 10 are included, but reserve entry is extra.

“George is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. We saw a quetzal, many other birds, and a bat, all while learning so much information about the environment and animals. This was a highlight of our trip! He went over and above and even let us take his SUV for a slight medical emergency for a child. Book with George- you will not regret it!”

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