Best places in Costa Rica

Discover the best places in Costa Rica, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 11.8K places in the country.

Sort results by

Best  
🔥
Top rated  
🏆
Most reviewed  
🤩
Hidden gems  
💎
Worst rated  
🤬
Recently discovered  
🆕

Categories



Namaste Indian Restaurant, Manuel Antonio image
1
Namaste Indian Restaurant, Manuel Antonio
Indian restaurant
👍👍 Excellent Indian food. They made Jain food for us. All vegetarian food was very tasty and service was great. I will. One again when I visit again from United States. This food is amazing We loved decorations and cleanliness. Best of luck for your new business
5.00 (919 reviews)
North Fields Coffee Tour image
2
North Fields Coffee Tour
Tourist attraction
👍👍 What an enjoyable tour! Our guide David was very knowledgeable and sweet. It was great hearing all about the coffee and chocolate-making history and process. We were able to see lots of plants and wildlife around the grounds, too. It was fun being able to watch or even participate in some of the ste...
4.90 (1.6K reviews)
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde image
3
El Tigre Waterfalls Monteverde
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely fantastic! We did the big hike and it did not disappoint. The waterfalls were gorgeous and the flora was absolutely lush and vibrant. I felt like I slowly entered a whole other world in the rainforest and really got to experience and savor it. The shuttle service is fair priced and conven...
4.90 (1.2K reviews)
Pacuare Outdoor Center image
4
Pacuare Outdoor Center
Mountain cabin
👍👍 I was so incredibly happy with our choice to go with POC. We wanted to do the whitewater rafting on the Pacuare but was not sure which group to pick, we picked the right one for sure! We stayed the night before at the Turrialba Vista, and WOW! It was incredible. I highly recommend these accommoda...
5.00 (447 reviews)
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles - Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels image
5
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles - Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels
Basilica
Large Byzantine-style basilica known for its storied Virgin Mary statue & holy drinking water.
4.80 (15.9K reviews)
Nayara Gardens image
6
Nayara Gardens
Resort hotel
Woodsy-chic hotel set in a tropical forest offering volcano views, dining, a spa & an outdoor pool.
4.90 (847 reviews)
Parque Nacional Cahuita image
7
Parque Nacional Cahuita
National park
Lush nature park featuring blue-water beaches, trails & numerous species of coral & animals.
4.80 (8.7K reviews)
La Paz Waterfall image
8
La Paz Waterfall
Tourist attraction
Nature preserve featuring waterfalls, a cloud & rain forest & a variety of animals, insects & birds.
4.80 (7.2K reviews)
National Theater of Costa Rica image
9
National Theater of Costa Rica
Performing arts theater
Ornate landmark theater offering music & dance performances & tours in Spanish & English.
4.80 (6.2K reviews)
L' Estanco El Jardin Escondido image
10
L' Estanco El Jardin Escondido
Restaurant
👍👍 Wow! This is a must if you are here. Not only is it absolutely beautiful sitting under a gorgeous tree but the food, drinks, and service was wonderful. We arrived without a reservation (calling on WhatsApp is best to reach them we found out after) but the owner was happy to accommodate us. We sat on...
4.90 (771 reviews)
Hotel Jaco image
11
Hotel Jaco
Hotel
Informal all-suite hotel offering a spa, an outdoor pool & a restaurant, plus direct beach access.
4.90 (757 reviews)
Il Piaceri Pizza & Grill image
12
Il Piaceri Pizza & Grill
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Excellent pizza and pasta. I recommend pizza house called Pizza Il Piacceri, the Hawaiiana photo is called the Italian. Very tasty. We are ordered in pizza express, and several times we asked the service is very good. If you go to the restaurant I recommend pasta.
$$ $$
4.90 (757 reviews)
Mariscos Altamar image
13
Mariscos Altamar
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Precios súper baratos para la cantidad que ofrecen , quedé impresionado por la sopa de Mariscos, la primera que he probado con langosta con solo 6 mil colones . Tenía en el podio como primer lugar la Marisquería Rafitas en el cruce hacia Nicoya hacia el tempisque, ahora esta le gana . Definitivament...
4.90 (746 reviews)
La Ventanita image
14
La Ventanita
Restaurant
👍👍 What an absolutely lovely place this is! A gem tucked away in the mountains! Great food, very reasonable prices, insane view and a very friendly, earthy, cozy ambience that’s tastefully decorated and reflects the owner’s passion for motorcycles. We visited this beautiful restaurant with our family...
$ $$$
4.90 (718 reviews)
Sky Adventures image
15
Sky Adventures
Tourist attraction
Rainforest adventure park with experiences like zip-lining, treetop walks, rope swinging & more.
4.80 (3.2K reviews)
Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros image
16
Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Definitely a must-do experience. No guide necessary. It’s a long steep climb back up from the waterfall, but not a problem if you are in good shape. Highly recommend hiking to the end of the trail (past the waterfall) and seeing where the blue starts (two rivers come together and the water turns blu...
4.80 (2.4K reviews)
100% Aventura image
17
100% Aventura
Tourist attraction
Outdoor adventure park featuring zip line canopy tours, plus ATV excursions & horseback riding.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio image
18
Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio
Resort hotel
Upscale getaway offering 4 restaurants & a free breakfast buffet, plus a spa & 3 pools.
4.80 (2K reviews)
Chocolate and coffee farm tour Don Jorge image
19
Chocolate and coffee farm tour Don Jorge
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This chocolate, coffee, and sugar cane tour was incredible. My partner and I booked this tour exactly 1 hour before it started, and we are so so glad we did! Since visiting in the rainy season, this experience ended up being a private tour. We had an amazing time learning all about the Don Jorge far...
5.00 (359 reviews)
Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar image
20
Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing place. Portions are generous, smoothies and food are all really good (albeit a bit salty). The salad bar is amazing, and all the staff were very nice. Highly recommend!
$$ $$
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps




Categories


Last updated: