Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Nicolás December 2025 | Expedia.ca [San Nicolás Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Nicolas.dx828941585061277696)[Hotels in San Nicolás](https://expedia.ca/San-Nicolas-Hotels.d828941585061277696.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[San Nicolás Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Nicolas.d828941585061277696.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Nicolás Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Nicolas.d828941585061277696.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in San Nicolás ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Nicolás Types of activities [San Nicolás travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Nicols.dx828941585061277696) ![Photo by Sha ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7304f1a2715c4eb3b9b2d7911d9700a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sha ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7304f1a2715c4eb3b9b2d7911d9700a9.jpg) ## San Nicolás Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that San Nicolás has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours San Nicolás is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Nicolás to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### San Nicolás Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Nicolás. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Nicolás attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in San Nicolás ### Tours & day trips [See all 115 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 8.2/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 9/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $120~~CA $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ 12h 9/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.8/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available CA $187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 36 reviews Free cancellation available CA $249 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner 4h 9.4/10 51 reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9/10 17 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $49~~CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine 3h 8.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $111~~CA $100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/62e441f5-08c3-4175-a242-51673996644f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose 3h 8.8/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $56~~CA $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-crawl-in-city-centre-san-jose.a45968827.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 36 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2238116/271d996a-4993-4ddb-9a4f-f779be1368cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose 3h 9.2/10 30 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $72~~CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zip-line-la-carpintera-half-day-tour-zipline-rappel-hiking-in-san-jose.a2238116.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1166298/07ae1a03-bdd8-4ae5-829e-8237fb675db8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ... 10h 10/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available CA $270 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-2-activities-to-choose-zipline-quad-bike-and-more-from-san-jose.a1166298.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47964825/1509110a-59c4-4fe4-aafd-82631a318eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls 10h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $235 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-tour-to-poas-volcano-cafe-doka-and-la-paz-waterfalls.a47964825.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940350/9f9cd604-0cfd-4861-8279-e5ebb54524ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $249 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfall-gardens-day-trip-from-san-jose.a47940350.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1642564/1d45f469-eaac-4397-925f-eca3503a8326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J... 8h 6/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $256 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-at-tenorio-volcano-and-sloth-watching-tour-from-san-jose.a1642564.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/82e5b086-ff3b-42e5-9399-24ea3131d65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $387 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose: 2 Days of Rural Adventure, Horseback Riding, and Artisanal Cheese...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475517/67b366f1-c69b-41e5-8e6a-dc69caf260c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: 2 Days of Rural Adventure, Horseback Riding, and Artisanal Cheese... 2d Free cancellation available CA $555 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-2-days-of-rural-adventure-horseback-riding-and-artisanal-cheese-tasting.a50475517.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio National Park Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44629699/e99318c7-a4dc-46a4-99f3-cee6fb46a296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio National Park Tour 12h Free cancellation available CA $346 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-costa-rica-manuel-antonio-national-park-tour.a44629699.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Full day Poas Volcano, Coffee tour and La Paz waterfalls from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/709372/344f27ea-3024-4727-b414-1909911ec8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Poas Volcano, Coffee tour and La Paz waterfalls from San Jose 12h Free cancellation available CA $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-coffee-tour-and-la-paz-waterfalls-from-san-jose.a709372.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 30 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2978537/956c29c9-3cb6-4d35-99df-f4ff5fb1eea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring 10h 9.2/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $271 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-and-baldi-hot-spring.a2978537.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50010492/8745f7be-53d5-44bc-a6b6-c4af964999e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose. 1d Free cancellation available CA $498 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-fortuna-full-day-transport-from-san-jose.a50010492.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362314/de6ebf9f-b3b3-4be8-8091-59d8586553d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 8h Free cancellation available CA $114 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-custom-guided-tour-in-san-jose.a46362314.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351424/acac6f34-edf1-4ca1-9dd3-f3b6e781692b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre 4h Free cancellation available CA $318 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-sloths-other-wildlife-rescue-centre.a1351424.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Carara National Park: Guided Walk Carara Costa Rica Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48185256/36c75c88-309b-4a05-89a7-83f6f6e31384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carara National Park: Guided Walk Carara Costa Rica Nature 3h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carara-national-park-guided-walk-carara-costa-rica-nature.a48185256.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Between Wheels and Flavours of San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49276128/478ad8a0-a9a0-4bf5-9869-86270dfe598f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Between Wheels and Flavours of San José 3h Free cancellation available CA $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/between-wheels-and-flavours-of-san-jose.a49276128.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163488/c690b920-95bc-4496-84ce-46123406cd9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José 8h Free cancellation available CA $246 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/poas-volcano-and-la-paz-falls-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a50163488.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48582288/97ad98fc-78c7-4b6e-9836-0c4c9685e437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting 3h Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano + Hot Springs +Hanging Bridges Adventure in Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44985790/a836983d-892b-4087-848e-9128bb74ac81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano + Hot Springs +Hanging Bridges Adventure in Nature 14h CA $478 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-hot-springs-hanging-bridges-adventure-in-nature.a44985790.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248401/f3e7d82d-b138-43db-bbdd-71c6a6a2f347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience 2h Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-art-walking-tour-small-groups-creative-experience.a1248401.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 8.2/10 32 reviews Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.8/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available CA $187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596514/021ee29f-cc95-4542-a93a-6047780a93f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose 8h 7/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-fortuna-jungle-safari-float-sarapiqui-to-san-jose.a4596514.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44630828/2b7c683b-e083-40a3-bb1a-b7f56a6d9283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion 3d Free cancellation available CA $900 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-3-day-tortuguero-national-park-excursion.a44630828.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4849548/6f369bd8-d977-4a92-ac9a-5efa697da847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a4849548.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/901708/8427b33d-812e-484b-9a22-f6be355e4b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose 10h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $228 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-combo-canopy-tour-rafting-from-san-jose.a901708.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose Rafting Class 3-4 with Connection to La Fortuna](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755898/8f15f32e-c62e-44c2-90ac-145f7230ec34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Rafting Class 3-4 with Connection to La Fortuna 8h Free cancellation available CA $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-rafting-class-3-4-with-connection-to-la-fortuna.a4755898.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48112440/04e6b925-1369-406a-8d6a-f201abc20070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park 3h Free cancellation available CA $185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/uvita-marino-ballena-national-park-sea-kayak-snorkel.a48112440.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48153546/c53a480c-815a-4a2d-8970-0cf0f9349a03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages 3h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jaco-beach-surfing-in-costa-rica-all-levels-and-ages.a48153546.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![La Fortuna: Rafting Pacuare & Shuttle to SJO or Puerto Viejo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47793821/a938d9fc-371e-4d34-ae87-857a21c8f450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Fortuna: Rafting Pacuare & Shuttle to SJO or Puerto Viejo 10h Free cancellation available CA $208 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rafting-pacuare-la-fortuna-w-shuttle-to-sjo-or-puerto-viejo.a47793821.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class 4h 9.6/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-tour-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktails-classes.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221987/15e34db4-b325-41e5-88c8-87c7eb5af514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José 2h 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $80~~CA $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-making-and-tasting-at-a-local-factory-in-san-jose.a46221987.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/82e5b086-ff3b-42e5-9399-24ea3131d65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $387 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48252436/9758a89c-40ee-40e7-a771-f282ffbc8d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-cacao-chocolate-workshop.a48252436.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49730683/9e0eeb5d-5647-4e20-aece-b1e61aac15f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-tour-with-bike-machines-near-san-jose.a49730683.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977092/cd43f83a-a3eb-48d9-a9db-5bc23f5bc99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose 4h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a977092.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![2 Hour Art Class Exhibition of More than 100 Art Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48866171/8485459f-12ef-41e2-90e2-4f1601a8bb29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Art Class Exhibition of More than 100 Art Works 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-art-class-of-more-than-100-artworks.a48866171.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48153546/c53a480c-815a-4a2d-8970-0cf0f9349a03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages 3h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jaco-beach-surfing-in-costa-rica-all-levels-and-ages.a48153546.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San Jose Cooking Classes visit Central Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46464068/75a8dbe7-1753-483d-8fa0-b9e935557aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Cooking Classes visit Central Market 3h Free cancellation available CA $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-cooking-classes-and-markets-visit-in-costa-rica.a46464068.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Nicolás | Number of things to do | 134 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): CA $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details)[San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets](/things-to-do/bites-and-sights-walking-food-tour-in-san-jose.a3988928.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details) | | With kids | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details)[San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Nicolás --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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