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San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose - 5 Hours

San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose - 1 day

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During this journey you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. Then visit the Museum of Gold , then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts. You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As we travel around the city, we will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city, for example The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa, The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events. Also, we will visit an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home.

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6-99 yrs

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english, spanish

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration5 hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose - 9 Hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose - 1 day

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The Pacuare’s class 3 and 4 rapids are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, ages 12 and older, who are ready for adventure and being physically active all day. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk. Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose.

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12-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration9 hours

Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose - 1 day

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Leaving San José the tour traverses the majestic scenery of Braulio Carrillo National Park and arriving at Sarapiqui we will enjoy two adventurous attractions: the Canopy Tour in the middle of a secondary forest with trees of high altitude and after lunch the White Water Rafting in the agitating waters of the Sarapiqui River.The Canopy Tour takes about one and a half hour. We go through nine cables of different lengths, stretching over the forest, with the last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between class II and class III, presenting a vibrant scenery to those who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience for bird watchers, nature, and adrenaline lovers. In lieu of the white-water rafting, you may opt for a horseback riding tour.

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9-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration10 hours

Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose - 1 day

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Escape the city to enjoy a day in nature with this full-day tour from San José, including a Sarapiquí River cruise and a traditional buffet lunch.Discover Costa Rica's famous wildlife on this all-inclusive tour that offers a sampling of popular rainforest and river activities in and around the Braulio Carrillo National Forest.Full-day rainforest tour from San José. Cruise the Sarapiquí River in Braulio Carrillo National Park.Free time to explore wildlife nature. Includes a traditional buffet lunch. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from San José.

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6-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration7 hours

Irazu Volcano, Orosi And Lankester From San Jose - 1 day

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Visit the highest volcano in the country with 3432 meters high above sea level. Then, visit the city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, a place of pilgrimage for many faithful. Then, explore the Lankester Botanical Garden, created for the protection of more than 800 species of orchids. Continue to the scenic Orosi Valley, one of the important settlements during the colonial era. You will visit its colonial church, followed by a delicious traditional lunch in the area.

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration8 hours

Tortuga Island Cruises From San José - 1 day

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It has a rich natural wealth and a sanctuary that harbors seabirds and beaches of white sands, besides it has flora and fauna of our Central Pacific. In this beautiful archipelago is LOCATED: Isla Tortuga. Tour can be in Yate or Catamarán

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6-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration12 hours

Britt Coffee Tour From San José - 1 day

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During this original trip our visitors enjoy:• Large green areas and colorful gardens.• An exhibition of masquerades about Costa Rican legends.• An entertaining presentation about the history and culture of coffee in Costa Rica.• A coffee seedling.• Our sustainable coffee plantation.• Our toaster plant.• Demonstration of tasting of our coffee.• An entertaining trip through the coffee areas of the country.• Tasting session of our coffee and chocolates.

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6-99 yrs

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Heredia, San Jose

Heredia, San Jose

Duration2 hours

Safari Float Sarapiqui River From San Jose - 1 day

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The best safari float in a large river surrounded by incomparable jungle beauty! Enjoy 2 ½ hours immersed in the lush tropical rainforest, floating along the Sarapiqui River which lies next to important reserves renowned for their biodiversity. Exotic amphibians, countless tropical birds, otters, fish, sloths, iguanas, and incredible flora will make this experience unforgettable.

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7-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration4 hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón) - 1 day

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The Pacuare River is recognized worldwide for its scenic beauty flanked by its green canyons bathed on both sides by its lush waterfalls. Within its abundant flora and fauna you will find: sloth bears, toucans, parakeets, coatis, a colorful fan of butterflies and frogs, not leaving out its exciting crystalline waters that makes it an unforgettable adventure trip.Not persons under 12 years old

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12-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration6 hours

Doka Coffee Tour- Greece And Sarchi From San José - 1 day

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The Doka-Grecia and Sarchi tour is a relaxing yet very enjoyable tour in which you will learn about our history and traditions. Also a great opportunity to get some coffee and souvenirs to take back home.We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will pass the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria, our national hero and the famous Mango Park.

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6-99 yrs

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San Jose

San Jose

Duration6 hours

Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose - 10 Hours

Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose - 7 Hours

Irazu Volcano, Orosi And Lankester From San Jose - 8 Hours

Tortuga Island Cruises From San José - 12 Hours

Britt Coffee Tour From San José - 2 Hours

Safari Float Sarapiqui River From San Jose - 4 Hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From Puerto Viejo De Talamanca (limón) - 6 Hours

Doka Coffee Tour- Greece And Sarchi From San José - 6 Hours

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