What to do in Cantón San Carlos

Activities, attractions and tours

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A mountain landscape with a prominent peak, surrounded by lush greenery and a valley below.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, dense forest, and a prominent volcano.
A volcano with a lake at its base, surrounded by forested hills.
A lush green landscape with a prominent mountain in the background.

Things to do

Thermal River Experience

Hot Springs Pura Vida

CA $40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

CA $50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

CA $149
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

CA $28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Tour

La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Tour

CA $212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Tour
Keelbilled toucan Curicancha wildlife tour

Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve

CA $50
per adult
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour at Curicancha Reserve
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

CA $135
per adult
Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano
Monteverde: Coffee, Sugar Cane, and Chocolate Tour

Monteverde: Coffee, Sugar Cane, and Chocolate Tour

CA $62
per adult
Monteverde: Coffee, Sugar Cane, and Chocolate Tour
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall

CA $98
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
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Tabacon Hot Springs

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Explore Tabacon Hot Springs, a popular spot to commune with nature in Arenal Hot Springs, and enjoy the hot springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
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Day trip destinations from Cantón San Carlos

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Arenal

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La Fortuna

A calm lake reflecting clouds and a dense forest in the background.

Los Chiles

A flag on a pole, a wooden fence, and a landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance.

Tilaran

A wooden bridge with a sloth face carved into the center, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.

Peñas Blancas

A rural landscape with a village, green fields, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Aguas Zarcas

A waterfall in a lush, tropical garden with a stone bridge.

Arenal Hot Springs

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La Tigra