10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Province of San Jose That You Shouldn't Miss

Come see our world famous woodwork made; tour our beautiful botanical garden and pond; buy a memorable souvenir in our art gallery.

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San Jose Urban Tours is a owned and operated by locals, offers day walking tours with a local expert guide in San Jose. In only a few hours, you’ll uncover back streets and hidden gems as you step into the lives of locals, find out what makes the city tick, and get acquainted with local food, culture, and traditions. This fantastic urban experience is sure to be your best day ever in San Jose.

"Ride with the Best" Perfect for families or single travelers and close to San Jose. Finca Caballo Loco will carefully choose a horse that suits your personal comfort level to ensure that you have a safe, fun and unique Costa Rica horse adventure. A variety of different trails cross pristine rivers and pass impressive waterfalls while winding their way along scenic paths in the midst of the lush and majestic secondary forest. This unique Costa Rica horseback riding experience will take you along the edge of a spectacular canyon with panoramic 360° views of the El Rodeo Biological Corridor. Nature lovers will especially enjoy these relaxed and interesting tours that allow you to be at one with your horse while giving you the opportunity to appreciate the flora and fauna that Costa Rica is so proud to protect and share with its' guests. For those advanced equestrian's wanting more from their horse riding experience, there is also plenty of time to enjoy an invigorating canter through the beautiful rural countryside. The jungle setting is truly unique and "the Tree Top Terrace" offers a delicious snack after the ride. Reservations should be made in advance to guarantee availability on the day that you'd like to book your riding adventure.

Organic Chocolate, Education & Experimentation When a third generation cacao farmer turns chocolate maker - the results are beautiful! About Us La Iguana Chocolate is a Costa Rican family owned and run, organic farm in the village of Mastatal. Located towards the Pacific Coast: 2.5 hours South-west of San Jose, roughly 1 hour inland from Parrita, 1.5 hours from Jaco or Manuel Antonio. Our family have been farming this land and growing cacao for three generations. We first opened our doors to visitors, volunteers and guests in 2004. We now offer school groups, students and guests the unique opportunity to learn about sustainable living, permaculture, natural building and chocolate processing in the stunning tropical rainforest. We offer chocolate tours and treehouse accommodation for those interested in seeing a less touristic side to Costa Rica. Like most great things in Costa Rica, we are at the end of some slightly bumpy roads, the views are stunning, however we do recommend a 4x4 in the rainy season. Tours Our hands-on educational chocolate tour is lead by one of the family on our farm. Over the course of roughly 2.5 hours, we will take you through every step of the chocolate making process from harvesting and tasting the fresh fruit through to making your own delicious chocolates. You will also have the opportunity to make a traditional Mayan style hot chocolate and sample some freshly baked chocolate brownies. Tours are available from Monday - Saturday. Please book your tour in advance via email. We do our best to be flexible with days and times to suit your plans, however we are a small fully operational farm, run by a team of 4, and appreciate at least 2 days notice to organise our schedule. Find Us Google Maps or Waze will reliably help you to navigate to the farm, simply search for La Iguana Chocolate. For more information about anything we do at La Iguana, please see our website or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Google or contact us directly.

Enjoy private half-day or full day tours with Costa Rican Vacations. Choose anything from adrenaline-inducing adventures like waterfall rappelling and ziplining, to tranquil nature hikes, perfect for bird watching or relaxing visits to hot springs. We offer 24/7 In-country support, and 100% satisfaction guarantee.

In the Batsú Gardens every detail has been intentionally designed for birding and bird photography. We have created a natural space that combines all the necessary ingredients resulting in a site where you can comfortably observe and photograph birds while adding new species to your life list.

My Costa Rica (CostaRica.Org) offers a wide variety of private day tours & excursions that can be custom tailored to your needs, interests and budget. Popular activities include volcano visits, white water rafting, city & cultural tours, waterfall hikes, coffee plantations and much more. Save time, money and get the most out of your visit with advice from our local experts.

Very personal off the beaten path tours.You don't have to look like a tourist. Get to explore the areas the locals enjoy and be free to go with the flow. Food markets, historic buildings, Train stations and just overall interesting spots. Allow me to share the San Jose I love. No group is too small. I can meet you at your hotel or At the John Lennon statue in Plaza de Las Artes (Chinatown) in front of Iglesia La Soledad. Feel free to call or message me about pricing and group size and duration.I work in real time with texts. If I am available I will do last minute tours. I do not go into details of history. Dates, names of famous historic figures. If this is what you are looking for, I am not your guy. I want you to visit locations with me for the experience. Getting to know the barrios and customs with some interesting trivia and not so touristy pursuits. Enjoy the people , the sites and pet some cats. Smell some flowers. Optomise your city experience. Share my love of this city now

Carara National Park is south of the Rio Tarcoles and 15 km north of Jaco Dentral. It boasts of a large population of breeding scarlet macaws, capuchin monkeys, anteaters, parrots, aracaris, kingfishers old growth forest and is a transistional forest supporting both Amazonian and Mesoamerican habitats.