What to do and see in Tarcoles, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Day Trips from

May 21, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Tarcoles, Costa Rica including Carara National Park from Jaco, Private ATV Tour from San Jose and Jungle and Ocean View from Jaco Hills , Jaco Highlights Tour, Ultimate Zipline Canopy Tour & Crocodile Safari Cruise Private Tour, Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion, ATV River, Beach, Jungle Adventure and Crocodiles Hotspot from San Jose, Half Day Costa Rica Punta Arenas Highlights , Puntarenas sightseeing tour, Manuel Antonio National Park One Day Tour, Tarcoles river plus Canopy Vistas los sueños (Private).
Restaurants in Tarcoles

1. Carara National Park from Jaco

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Carara National Park is located in the Conservation are of the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. It was established as a biological reserve on April 27th, 1978 but on 1990 the government upgraded its category to national park due to the massive number of tourists who visit it. In Carara National Park you have the chance to find the four different types of forest in Costa Rica and a complete sanctuary of birds , more than four hundred of species, including the beautiful red macaw.

Inclusions: Transportation, Tour Guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Optional Gratuities

2. Private ATV Tour from San Jose and Jungle and Ocean View from Jaco Hills

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We will take care of you as private tour. Nobody else will be in your van from San Jose. Our A/C transportation will give you the best comfort before to arrive to our adventure center. Memorable pictures from Tarcoles River Bridge. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) 4x4 Solo and couples capacities Jaco mountains hills with an amazing ocean view. Forest trails and a waterfall, We also take you to the beach. Our certificated tour guides will offer you a professional tour and customer care Come and and enjoy this beautiful adventure.

Inclusions: You will receive some fruits after ATV tour, All your safety equipment is included , Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By destiniiperryy

We absolutely loved our driver elbert, he was sooooo friendly and extra accommodating & nice. The drive was a hour and a half to the atv site and the atv riding was money well spent. It was long enough and a enjoyable time. Overall this experience was pretty great. But the pictures were very expensive to buy from the place and you also can’t just purchase a few. You have to pay the price for all of them but Thank you!

3. Jaco Highlights Tour

Jaco Travel Experts by Odyssey CR
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We provide personal service, this tour is unique in our area so we are the only operator running it with all the many sights. new fleet, certified nature guides and very professional. Unless requested differently we will arrange small group tours in order to ensure total satisfaction of our services.

Inclusions: Lunch, Binoculars, spotting scope

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Reviewed By TattedNurse256

Professional and lots of help during my trip to Costa Rica! This family owned business made sure my family was well taken care of for our transportation needs! They even helped facilitate our Covid tests that were required before we left the country. Bona-fide lifesavers! Wi-fi is provided in all their buses and vans. Very convenient! Their drivers made us feel safe with their driving and we had no problems. Thank you for everything!

4. Ultimate Zipline Canopy Tour & Crocodile Safari Cruise Private Tour

Greenway Nature Day Tours
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Carara Adventure Park is a privately own reserve with 80 acres of rainforest and stunning views of the Pacific Coast, Carara National Park and Puntarenas City. Our zipline tour is certified with the highest technology equipment PETZL. After instructions, the groups will be transferred to the top of the mountain by a modified open truck where the zip line begins. This zip line includes 12 Cables, 15 Platforms & 3 Hanging Bridges. The longest cable is 1.200 feet long and the highest point about 100 feet. After this great adventure flying around the tree tops, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other amazing tropical species. After all this, a delicious lunch is included before the return to an Jose

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private Tour guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

5. Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion

Gio Tours - Day Tours
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This tour will allow you to really take a glimpse of a fantastic Costa Rica. It encompasses wildlife, great food, rainforest, fruit tasting, affordable and diverse shopping and a close and personal encounter with the Costa Ricans, famed to be the happiest people in the world.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By James C

This was an excellent tour from the port for $25.00 a person. It was 3 to 3.5 hours long. We had a driver and a tour guide and both spoke english. It was a good tour and we saw a wild three toes sloth climbing down from a tree as well as a large Aguana. We tasted fruits, cocao, and coconut milk. We got to see lots of the small city and the country side.

6. ATV River, Beach, Jungle Adventure and Crocodiles Hotspot from San Jose

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Premium activity NOW available from San Jose, Join us today! Are you ready to cross a river riding an ATV, and make your draft at the beach, and feel the adrenaline on your body? Meet the pacific mountain hills, driving up through rivers immerse in the jungle trails, then come down up to a beautiful beach, fun and nature will make your day one to remember. We will stop on the Tarcoles River Bridge to take pictures of huge crocodiles in this emblematic river of Costa Rica, enjoy them in their natural environment. Your A/C transportation will give you the best comfort before arriving at our adventure center. Our professional bilingual guide will instruct you with the safety directions before you start the adventure. Forest trails and a waterfall will be waiting for you. Our certificated tour guides will offer you a professional point of view during the tour. Come and let us know if you like it or not.

Inclusions: Fruits of the season, All your safety equipment is included , Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By janetmX4096LO

We had a great time. Our guide Jeckel (I hope I spelled his name right), was very nice and went out of his way to point things out that we would have probably missed. I was very impressed with his command of English especially as he was self taught by using a popular free app and by practicing at work. The ATV ride was fun and the waterfall was beautiful. It had a pool at the base that would have been great to take a dip in but sadly I didn't bring my bathing suit. Worth going on.

7. Half Day Costa Rica Punta Arenas Highlights

Syltravel Day Tours
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Enjoy a 6-hour small group tour for a maximum of 10 people, that will allow you to take a glimpse of Costa Rica. Guided by a local, see the white-faced monkeys and be enchanted by the "fruit towns", an area where the sweetest and best tropical fruits are produced. Glid on the Tarcoles River and have lunch time in one of the best local restaurants with a great view of all the Tarcoles river and the Pacific ocean. After all, there will be time for affordable and diverse shopping. (Lunch not included)

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Port pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in Puntarenas), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By alexamma228

The private tour was awesome especially since it was just 2 of us. Our guide Johan was very friendly and knowledgeable and our driver Edgar was very nice. We were able to spend a lot of time at each stop and even make a pit stop for snacks and souvenirs. Johan was a very good and patient photographer. I would do this tour again.

8. Puntarenas sightseeing tour

Odyssey Day Tours
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We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.

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Reviewed By michaelkL7541KH

Odyssey was great. They treated our entire group top notch and helped us with everything. Many thanks to Diego!

9. Manuel Antonio National Park One Day Tour

Mapea Tours
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This dry tropical forest is located on a peninsula surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Pacific and white sand beaches. The main attractions of this park are the two white sand beaches: Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio. There are 109 species of mammals, 3 different species of monkeys, agoutis, lazy three fingers, two fingers and more than 180 species of birds. In the middle of the day, you can enjoy a lunch that is included in the price. If you have any type of dietary needs, you must indicate it at the time of booking.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park, Guide

Exclusions: Tips, souvenirs, Services that are not included in the tour

10. Tarcoles river plus Canopy Vistas los sueños (Private)

Syltravel Day Tours

The tour will be start at 8:00am, we pick you up from the hotel First we are gonna start with the tarcoles river famous for its large American Crocodiles, the Tárcoles River forms the Northern border of Carara Biological Reserve on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica., and after that we are gonna do the canopy on Vista de los sueños You'll feel like Tarzan (or Jane!) as you zip through Costa Rica's canopy. This canopy tour has 11 platforms, 2 hanging bridges and 8 platforms. The entire property covers 900 acres of which 80% is rain forest! This combination of nature and adrenaline will make for an unforgettable memory of Costa Rica!

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By alexamma228

The private tour was awesome especially since it was just 2 of us. Our guide Johan was very friendly and knowledgeable and our driver Edgar was very nice. We were able to spend a lot of time at each stop and even make a pit stop for snacks and souvenirs. Johan was a very good and patient photographer. I would do this tour again.

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