Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Nicolás January 2026 | 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) ![Just get married. Not a cliché or anything. Built in 1569, host of the most beautiful and traditional #weddings #church #colonial ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/bb488176-5d68-4252-881f-8044e12dc866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just get married. Not a cliché or anything. Built in 1569, host of the most beautiful and traditional #weddings #church #colonial ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/bb488176-5d68-4252-881f-8044e12dc866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful bird](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828941585061277696/735f1219-1fe9-419e-9252-d27cb103bc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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 114 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 35 reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 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 7.2/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $185 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) ![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 $185 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) ![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 38 reviews Free cancellation available CA $247 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) ![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 $48 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 $110 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) ![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 29 reviews Free cancellation available CA $107 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 9.2/10 55 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $109~~CA $92 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) ![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 10 reviews Free cancellation available CA $267 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) ![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 $278 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) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 38 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![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 33 reviews Free cancellation available CA $70 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) ![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 29 reviews Free cancellation available CA $107 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) ![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 10 reviews Free cancellation available CA $267 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) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/8a131b0c-788f-4eac-9054-aa08f7ac65c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](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) ![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 $247 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) ![San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51163275/4dcde2f4-c9d0-491d-892d-b5d7873f9943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals 14h Free cancellation available CA $259 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-arenal-volcano-hot-springs-zip-lining-w-meals.a51163275.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 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $233 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) ![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 $253 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) ![From San Jose: Zipline, quad bike and Waterfalls Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48579171/c1235901-c8e1-43ca-ab48-518f6d4ad7a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Jose: Zipline, quad bike and Waterfalls Combo Tour 10h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $277 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-zipline-quad-bike-and-waterfalls-combo-tour.a48579171.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![10 Days Costa Rica Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches and More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48220892/49c9db17-1385-4ba8-bab8-7994a37504e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10 Days Costa Rica Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches and More 10d Free cancellation available CA $3,288 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/10-days-costa-rica-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-and-more.a48220892.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 31 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 $278 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) ![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 $315 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) ![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 $115 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) ![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 $493 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) ![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 $186 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) ![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 $75 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) ![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 $194 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) ![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) ![Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Holiday Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3281401/78cf3948-1769-483f-a94d-e00342202cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Holiday Package 6d Free cancellation available CA $2,534 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-pura-vida-6d-5n-holiday-package.a3281401.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Poás and Doka Volcano Tour and Peace Falls from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51001339/a9f81177-8c75-4e1d-8746-7e0888b2b14f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Poás and Doka Volcano Tour and Peace Falls from San José 10h Free cancellation available CA $258 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/poas-and-doka-volcano-tour-and-peace-falls-from-san-jose.a51001339.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 10 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 $67 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) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/8a131b0c-788f-4eac-9054-aa08f7ac65c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](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) ![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 3 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 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $79 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) ![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) ![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 $115 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) ![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~~CA $69 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) ![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 $194 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) ![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) ![Victor's Bird Photography and Watching Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49595983/5432cf1e-5aa1-45ec-aa07-f90fed88e533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Victor's Bird Photography and Watching Tours 8h CA $1,781 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/victors-bird-photography-and-watching-tours.a49595983.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/8a131b0c-788f-4eac-9054-aa08f7ac65c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $395 includes taxes & fees per adult [](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 José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51190328/b00c1393-2b5e-410d-820c-bb05dded662c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Arenal Volcano, Waterfalls, Coffee and Hot Springs 14h Free cancellation available CA $218 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-arenal-volcano-waterfalls-coffee-and-hot-springs.a51190328.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51163275/4dcde2f4-c9d0-491d-892d-b5d7873f9943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals 14h Free cancellation available CA $259 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-arenal-volcano-hot-springs-zip-lining-w-meals.a51163275.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/901343/b0e23ea6-79fb-4416-ad04-8236d49f7650.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José 13h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $319 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-with-ecotermales-hot-springs-from-san-jose.a901343.activity-details?&rid=828941585061277696&location=San+Nicol%C3%A1s&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Nicolás | Number of things to do | 135 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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)[Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose](/things-to-do/zip-line-la-carpintera-half-day-tour-zipline-rappel-hiking-in-san-jose.a2238116.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)[Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose](/things-to-do/zip-line-la-carpintera-half-day-tour-zipline-rappel-hiking-in-san-jose.a2238116.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)[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) | | 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)[Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose](/things-to-do/zip-line-la-carpintera-half-day-tour-zipline-rappel-hiking-in-san-jose.a2238116.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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