10 TOP Things to Do in Guanacaste October 2026

A sunset over a beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a rocky cliff on the right.

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

A beach with sand, trees, and a view of the ocean and distant hills.

A beach with people walking, a forested hill in the background, and a calm sea.

A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of trees and distant landforms.

Things to do

La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

CA $132

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Sloth Wildlife Experience, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience

CA $224

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Hot Springs Pura Vida

CA $40

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

CA $161

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

CA $40

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

La Fortuna Night Walk: Sloths, Frogs & Wildlife Tour

CA $34

per adult

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

CA $90

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch

CA $203

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

CA $133

per adult

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Coco Beach

8.2/10 (2,696 reviews)

Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.

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Where to stay in Guanacaste

Find the best Guanacaste areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Guanacaste

A coastal landscape with dense greenery, a clear sky, and the sun setting over the water.

Potrero

Potrero is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Penca Beach and Playa Potrero while you're in town.

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Palm Beach Estates

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a clear blue sky.

Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and El Coco Casino.

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and green hills in the background.

Huacas

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Huacas. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Playa Brasilito, a few notable attractions nearby.

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A clear blue sky, a tree with green leaves, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

Portegolpe

Check out nearby sights like Monkey Park while you're spending some time in Portegolpe and the surrounding area.

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