10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Costa Rica That You Shouldn't Miss

December 12, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Coordinates: 10°N 84°W / 10°N 84°W / 10; -84
Restaurants in Costa Rica

1. Venado Caves

Arenal Volcano National Park Costa Rica
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5.0 based on 402 reviews

Venado Caves

Reviewed By Richard-E-Canada

Very interesting, worthwhile tour. We did the full trip, complete with tight squeezes through some narrow spots and some hands-and-knees passages in water. You’ll get thoroughly wet, but it’s warm and not very muddy. Guide was friendly and funny, with decades of experience. I brought my own powerful waterproof light and it was helpful for a few photos. If you’re -how should I put it- “sizeable” , the tight squeezes might be challenging or impossible, but there are other more open options.

Kilometers West Of Liberia International Airport 5 Guanacaste, Liberia 50101 Costa Rica +506 8386 6872 [email protected] http://www.HiddenGardenArt.com
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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Hidden Garden Art Gallery

A haven for the arts since 2010, the Hidden Garden Art Gallery offers quality original art in many mediums. HG is the largest of its kind in Guanacaste, more than 60 artists on exhibit, and 15 rooms full of paintings, sculptures and diverse artistic expressions. The gallery has 3,500 square feet of wall space, and more than 400 pieces on display. Rooms are coordinated by styles, ranging from geometric abstraction, to typical art, to underwater images. The Gallery is also home to the permanent exhibits of our resident artist Carlos Hiller underwater scenes, Susan Adams, Rebeca Alvarado Soto and many more. Our location, designed with a marvelous architecture, is the perfect setting for our cultural center. Our mission is to strengthen and heighten local artists' works and share the beauty and culture of Costa Rica.

Reviewed By ALentz11

Specializing in artistic expression of Costa Rica, the Hidden Garden Art Gallery should not be overlooked. Whatever your tastes in art, the Hidden Gallery has something from a local artist to suit your needs. Owners Greg and Charlene Golojuch are wonderful hosts and curators of this collection.

3. Samara-Carrillo Info Center

Playa Samara Costa Rica +506 2656 2424 [email protected] http://www.samarainfocenter.com
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5.0 based on 896 reviews

Samara-Carrillo Info Center

We are a free information center for residents and tourists of Samara & Carrillo and the surrounding area. We offer FREE booking service for accommodations, tours, and transportation. Please feel free to contact us. Thank you, Brenda Be Happy, Have Fun!

Reviewed By Getaway616732

Brenda was a pleasure to work with! She was very patient with all of my thoughts and ideas, and used all of my feedback to put together a fantastic private sunset catamaran tour for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. Brenda also provided lots of great information for the Samara area, and even after our tour was over she continued to be very helpful and even passed along photos from the captain of the boat of our wonderful experience. If you are visiting the Samara area, I highly recommend reaching out to Brenda if you need help or have any questions at all! Her services are free, and she will go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful trip.

4. Tamarindo Church

200mts west of Tamarindo Airport, Tamarindo 00000 Costa Rica +506 8868 0871 [email protected] http://www.tamarindochurch.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Tamarindo Church

Join us on Sundays 10 am. Services are in English.You can expect a Welcome Atmosphere, Casual Dress, Relevant Teaching & Meaningful Music. Hope to see you there!

Reviewed By SnM5355 - Anchorage, United States

This was our first time in Tamarindo and first time at this church. Great sermon, great new building, friendly congregation and pastor teaches from the Bible. Perfect! We're here for a few more weeks and this will be our church while we're here.

5. Sensoria Land of Senses

3 Km. Noroeste del Puente de Rio Azul 4, Rincon de La Vieja 51001 Costa Rica +506 8955 4971 [email protected] http://www.sensoria.cr
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5.0 based on 306 reviews

Sensoria Land of Senses

Sensoria is one of the best gateaway to a Rainforest in Rincon de la Vieja in Guanacaste. Sensoria is located, as the last farm that neighbors Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The tour last from 3.5 to 4 hours, walking thru a prestine rainforest, and you can swimming in blue waterfalls and in three thermal pools. You can climb to our Observatory Tree Platform, where, if you conditions allow see the Volcano, the majestic rainforest and lake of Nicaragua. Your senses would be integrated to most beautiful places of Costa Rica's nature. Sensoria is sorounded by Rincon de la Vieja National Park, which was declare World Heritage. because has 3.9% of the wild life of the planet. In Sensoria we would show you with our Ipads, what animals croos Sensoria and the National park, we have eight trap cameras inside the forest. Sensoria has an investigation program with the help o the National Universiy of Costa Rica with its Program "Jaguar". In sensoria yous senses would enjoy the beauty of our jungles. We would provide you: welcome drink, a brief introduction to Costa Ricas's rainforest, walking sticks, water (bring bottle), fruits on the blue waterfalls, peronal guide, that would take care of you and your family, acces to the observatory platform and lunch. Only few groups are allowed per day. Only with prior reservation is admited. Call our reservation phone of ask your concierge to take you to ths fantastic place. Sensoria 'Land of Senses".

Reviewed By idgara56 - Port Dover, Canada

Booked at our resort through Jacamar tours. Pick up at resort early morning for an interesting drive to the attraction (what they call the Costa Rican massage on some bumpy roads for about half the trip). Our Jacamar driver Daniel and Sensoria guide John were both very informative and knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and were very good at spotting wildlife that we would have missed. Blue waterfalls, wet pools and a thermal pool flowing down from Rincon de la Vieja so bring a swim suit. Would suggest being in reasonable shape for the 3 hour hike and a very good bug spray. Nice lunch at the end of the hike.

6. Costa Rica'n Art Craft

De la ermita de b Los Angeles, Liberia 50101 Costa Rica +506 8824 7734 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Costa Rica'n Art Craft

Costa Rica'n Art Craft is a craft market offering an incredible variety of hand-made Costa Rican art and crafts. Huge selection. Great prices. One of the best local art and craft markets in the Liberia area.

Reviewed By PDS_Tucson - Tucson, United States

We left this little shop with big smiles on our faces. Not only did we get some good deals, we also loved the owners Antonio and Valeria. Antonio speaks english fluently and is a very articulate gentleman. He took the time to chat with us about recent history of the area and he gave us some excellent advice about our planned visit to Palo Verde National Park. There is simply no substitute for local knowledge! Their young assistant, Diana, helps out in the store but also works in their little cafe and their adjoining outdoor restaurant. The shop is FULL of local handicraft items. They have a very nice variety of wood carvings, handicraft boxes, pottery, paintings, inexpensive jewelry and Costa Rican coffee. He generously offered us a 10% discount for paying cash even though we didn't ask. Prices in beach towns seem to be about 30 to 50% higher for comparable items. The shop is located on the main road between Liberia and the beach towns of Conchal, Brasilito, Playa Grande, Playa Flamingo and Palo Verde National Park and other tourist destinations west and south of Liberia. Stop in...you won't regret it!

7. Maderos Brewery

Norte del Rio Santa Ines 125 Barrio Guadalupe, Liberia 50101 Costa Rica +506 2666 4243 http://www.maderosbrewery.com
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Maderos Brewery

Maderos Brewery is a family-owned brewery with a variety of craft beers set in a rustic outdoor rancho on the outskirts of Liberia, CR. We offer a selection of handcrafted beers, housemade rootbeer, chile guaro, chips and salsa and we serve carne asada, chorizo, bratwurst and more! Our brewery has hand-carved barstools and tables and a laid-back atmosphere.

8. Numu Brewing Company

Parque Solarium, Warehouse 19F Warehouse 19F, Liberia 50501 Costa Rica +506 4701 5403 [email protected] http://www.numubrewing.com
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Numu Brewing Company

We offer full flavored premium beers in cans and on draft in Guanacaste and San Jose. Uniting Cultures through Great Beers!

Reviewed By BryceJ10

A perfect stop after a day of sightseeing and sun, the IPA is on point! More on tap all the time, a great porter too

9. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Second Ave. and Fifth St., San Jose Costa Rica +506 2010 1100 http://www.teatronacional.go.cr
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4.5 based on 3,540 reviews

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Since 1897, this elegant theater has been a source of pride.

Reviewed By stjepkog - Gela, Italy

If You Have More then a Day - Visit the Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - It is a Beautiful Theater Built in the 19th Century - Take a Guided Tour.

10. Jade Museum

Central Av Street 13 and 13 bis, San Jose 10106 Costa Rica +506 2521 6610 [email protected] http://www.museodeljadeins.com/
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4.5 based on 1,301 reviews

Jade Museum

The Jade Museum and of precolumbian culture is positioned as an innovative state-of-the-art cultural proposal in the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage in Central America. Located in the center of Costa Rics's capital, the building was especially constructed to house the museum's collection, its architecture evoking a cut jade block. Its five levels exhibit objects crafted by artisans specialized in solving their daily subsistence needs, their spiritual and political world.

Reviewed By jbourgeo - Seattle, United States

This museum, also reviewed by Trip Advisor visitors under its name, Museo de Jade (ha-day), has an overwhelming collection of jade and pottery (and a few gold works) recovered from parts of Costa Rica. At first I was a bit frustrated by the volume of materials without much information, until I learned that there were supposed to be (and are) computer screens/kiosks which will tell you more; many of them were not working, but many were (I learned). In any case, soon I was immersed in the experience, as there are many informative displays, including dioramas. The "day" and "night" exhibits, and the "memories" exhibit, are stunning. I spent more time than most people (based on being "passed" many times), I was enthralled. Do allow at least a couple hours. There are quite a few activities for young people, I think it's a good family museum, overall. Spanish is of course the dominant language, but there are many signs and subtitles in English. In sum, this museum helped me realize just how complex and complete pre-Columbian Costa Rican culture was. Fascinating art and artisanry, you will make an authentic connection with these peoples.

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