Things to do in Costa Rica
Local cultural opportunities, tours / things to do in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is recognized worldwide as a tourist destination. Biological diversity is our main attraction. The Costa Rican Tourist Board (ICT) offers a wide array of possibilities, and contact information for tours all over the country (beaches in the Atlantic Coast and the Pacific Coast, mountain ranges, volcanoes, jungle, etc.). It would be ideal to plan vacation time before or after the conference. In the attached documents we offer additional information on tourism possibilities. Moreover, the Local Committee will offer two different tours to nature sites (Poás Volcano and to Lankester Botanical Garden, which is the leading research center of UCR on Mesoamerican region flora) and cultural tours including the Jade Museum and Gold Museum, which house exquisite collections reflecting our ancestral cultures.
| Different activities that can be carried out in the country: |
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| Rafting |
| Canopy |
| Kayak |
| Stand up paddle |
| Trips to Turtle Island |
| Whale and dolphin watching |
| Trips to Caño Island |
| Ponderosa Adventure Park |
| Zooave |
| Bird Tour |
| Walks in the forest |
| Cerro Pelado |
| Nauyaca Waterfall |
| Hot Springs in San Carlos |
| Cloudforest Ranch |
| Coffee Tour |
| Free diving |
| Snorkel |
| Toro Amarillo Waterfall |
Museums
Interest: Rescue and protection of archaeological, historical and natural heritage.
Location: 17 Street, Central and Second Avenues
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30 a.m. - 16.30 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. - 16.30 p.m.
Website: http://www.museocostarica.go.cr
Phone: (+506) 2257-14339
Cost: General rate: $ 9. Foreign students with ID: $ 4. Carriers of the student, youth or teacher ISIC card (student, youth and teacher): $4.
Interest: Plastic arts of Costa Rica and international. Painting, sculpture and photography.
Location: La Sabana Park.
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. at 4:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.musarco.go.cr
Phone: (+506) 2222-7155 / (+506) 2222-79-32 / (+506) 2222-77-34
Cost: Free admission
Interest: Pre-Columbian gold samples and indigenous artifacts.
Location: Under the Plaza de la Cultura, San José.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm.
Website: http://www.museosdelbancocentral.org
Phone: (+506) 2243-4202
Cost: Regular $9 (from June 6 to November). Students $7 (from June 6 to November)
Interest: Collection of coins and money papers of the world.
Location: 2 floor, Central de Correos building.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:45 p.m.
Email: smaroto@correos.go.gr
Phone: (+506) 2223-6918
Cost: Regular $9 (del 6 de junio a noviembre). Estudiantes $7 (del 6 de junio a noviembre)
Interest: Collection of pre-Columbian jade pieces and other precious and semi-precious stones
Location: Ground floor of the Central Offices of the National Insurance Institute ( 7 Avenue, Streets 9 and 11).
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.museodeljadeins.com
Phone: (+506) 2287-6034 / (+506) 2223-5800
Cost: Adultos $ 15. Estudiantes con carné $ 5. Menores 5 años exonerados
Interest: Natural sciences and zoology.
Location: Next to La Salle High School.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays or holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.museolasalle.ed.cr
Phone: (+506) 2232-1306
Cost: Adults 1500 colones. Only accept cash payment.
Interest: Insects.
Location: Basement of Music School, Rodrigo Facio Headquarters, University of Costa Rica.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insectosucr
Phone: (+506) 2511-8551
Interest: Contemporary Art
Location: 3 Avenue, 15 Street.
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 pm. (Monday exclusive entry to groups for guided tours and workshops by appointment).
Facebook: https://www.madc.cr
Phone: (+506) 2257-9370
Cost: Foreigners: $ 3. Students (with ID): ¢ 1000. First Tuesday of each month free admission.
Interest: Collections, research, publications and didactic programs in the fields of Archeology, Visual Arts and History of the Currency in Costa Rica.
Location: 35 street, 7 Avenue. Barrio Escalante: from the Fresh Market 100 mts East and 100 mts, South. Barrio Escalante, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Schedule: Streets 3 and 5, Central and Second Avenues, low place of Plaza de la Cultura, San José.
Website: https://museosdelbancocentral.org
Phone: (+506) 2243-4202
Cost: Regular $ 9 (from June 6 to November). Students $ 7 (from June 6 to November)
Coast National Parks
Location: Guanacaste, Santa Cruz
Schedule: Open every day of the year from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Except for the turtle nesting season (October-February), the beach stay is allowed until 5:00 p.m.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/marino-las-baulas
Cost: Foreigners: $12 per person
Location: Limón.
Schedule: For the Blanca beach sector: Every day from 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. For the Puerto Vargas sector: Every day from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. The trail los colares closes at 2:00 p.m.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-cahuita/
Cost: Non-resident: $5
Location: Limón.
Schedule: Sector of Manzanillo, Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Gandoca Sector, Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Website: shttps://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/gandoca-manzanillo
Cost: Voluntary Contribution
Location: Quepos, Puntarenas.
Schedule: Hours of service for visitors: 7 am to 4 pm, from Tuesday to Sunday, Mondays is closed. Including holidays
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-manuel-antonio
Cost: Foreigners $16
Location: Guanacaste.
Schedule: Normal visiting hours: From 8:00 a.m. at 4:00 p.m. (attention to visitors for information or reservations). Schedule to visit the caverns: From 8:00 a.m. at 1:00 p.m. (decline).
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-barra-honda
Cost: Non-resident foreigners: $12 per person and per day.
Location: Guanacaste.
Schedule: Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-palo-verde
Cost: Non-resident: $12
Location: Puntarenas.
Schedule: Hours of service for visitors: 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Sunday from December to April. From 8 am to 4 pm from May to November.
Facebook: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-carara
Cost: Non-resident: $10
Location: Puntarenas
Schedule: Tuesday through Sunday 7 am - 4 pm (Holiday Season from 6 am - 6 pm).
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-marino-ballena
Cost: Non-resident foreigners: $12 per person and per day.
Location: Limón
Schedule: Every day from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-tortuguero
Cost: Non-resident: $15 ($2 Cerro Tortuguero).
Mountain National Parks
Location: Cartago
Schedule: Every day from 8:00 a.m. at 3:30 p.m. Even holidays.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-volcan-irazu
Cost: Non-residents: $15
Location: Alajuela.
Schedule: Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., includes holidays. Needs reservation.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-volcan-poas
Cost: Non-residents: $15
Location: Tilarán, San Carlos and San Ramón.
Schedule: Open every day, from 8:00 a.m. at 2:30 p.m., including holidays.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-arenal
Cost: Non-resident Adult: $15
Location: Cartago.
Schedule: Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-tapanti-macizo-de-la-muerte
Cost: Non-residents: $10
Location: Cartago.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/monumento-nacional-guayabo
Cost: Non-residents: $5
Location: Guanacaste.
Schedule: Different schedules for different attractions.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/monteverde
Cost: Different prices for different activities.
Location: Limón.
Schedule: Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., includes holidays.
Website: https://areasyparques.com/areasprotegidas/parque-nacional-braulio-carrillo
Cost: Non-residents: $12