Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vara Blanca April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.ca/Vara-Blanca-Hotels.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vara Blanca Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vara Blanca Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Vara Blanca ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vara Blanca Types of activities [Vara Blanca travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295) ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Paz (Peace) Waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/1b1bab20-4f6e-4443-b3b4-9e9b624c8c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vara Blanca, Costa Rica - November 14, 2024 - the La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park - scenic pathway leading to a beautiful building with a wooden fence](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/e2480757-16b2-4765-bb66-8f6d6cf7768b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_200209159-001](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/2de2f00f-2886-403c-8d01-9d7046caaa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vara Blanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/55106df2-2140-414a-89fd-32edb9f0464f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Vara Blanca Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca 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. #### Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca. 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 Vara Blanca 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 Vara Blanca ### Tours & day trips [See all 130 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 8.4/10 42 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $153 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7017c9ec-fa7b-487e-b57e-cf286f044a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14h 9.2/10 143 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $221 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/b1a75615-9848-40d3-82d1-b3a76c6562b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 9.4/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 7/10 14 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $188 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 30 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/b6169fc4-dfb9-43df-afa9-fc9026bf00eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14h 9.4/10 261 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $263 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 58 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $110~~CA $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9.6/10 58 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/0d348b9f-b07e-4095-be89-dfcdf845e635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9.8/10 188 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/1c81724e-fe54-465a-86f9-5f9861f39b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 337 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $250 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![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 7/10 14 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $188 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/1c81724e-fe54-465a-86f9-5f9861f39b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 337 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $250 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44781466/3e2ab5b5-f174-47b1-876a-19fc6532bd3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour 3h 9.8/10 521 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3988928/a4a6ad54-9c0c-4d71-b42b-745697df2811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets 3h 30m 9.8/10 853 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bites-and-sights-walking-food-tour-in-san-jose.a3988928.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Sarapiqui River Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711053/97cfaf7a-0539-42f5-9766-892b809cd48e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui River Rafting 3h 7.4/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sarapiqui-river-rafting.a45711053.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/46ae36d7-cc5d-404f-9530-ffc1d6105200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class 4h 9.8/10 264 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $69~~CA $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktail-class.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9.6/10 54 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-crawl-in-city-centre-san-jose.a45968827.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San José: Food Culture Tour with Dinner and Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47675375/39c9f94c-8a12-40d8-aaa4-41443acfd54b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Food Culture Tour with Dinner and Cocktail Class 4h 9.8/10 42 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-nighttime-food-culture-tour-with-cocktail-class.a47675375.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 $230 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3198941/910cc793-0602-4982-8d70-de4717ef72b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Paz Waterfalls 6h 9.2/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $205 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfalls.a3198941.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9.2/10 14 Viator reviews 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9.4/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $320 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50770465/e19aa83f-8681-4ede-bb5f-f22b31fb6061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $0 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-san-jose-highlights.a50770465.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45623199/2a4c4dd0-a340-4d7a-ae57-27693d0af1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle. 2h Free cancellation available CA $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-flora-and-fauna-in-tropical-rainforest.a45623199.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50209480/5de859bf-5813-42f4-8f95-c30a39e3f835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste 2h 10m Free cancellation available CA $522 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/side-by-side-adventure-tour-mules-and-quads-in-guanacaste.a50209480.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Cultural and Culinary Journey Through San José, Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51523790/c03ab7bb-445f-4d22-8520-47bcf2e95627.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural and Culinary Journey Through San José, Costa Rica 6h Free cancellation available CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cultural-and-culinary-journey-through-san-jose-costa-rica.a51523790.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163488/c690b920-95bc-4496-84ce-46123406cd9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José 8h Free cancellation available CA $274 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Poás Volcano, Cafe Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51001339/a9f81177-8c75-4e1d-8746-7e0888b2b14f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Poás Volcano, Cafe Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $262 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Private Tour to Poás Volcano with Local Strawberry Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50848881/265a3985-28a3-4ec6-b511-9364e3a0d296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour to Poás Volcano with Local Strawberry Tasting 6h 45m Free cancellation available CA $314 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-to-poas-volcano-with-local-strawberry-tasting.a50848881.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![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 8.4/10 42 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $153 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/b1a75615-9848-40d3-82d1-b3a76c6562b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 9.4/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45058320/341e822b-b8a2-4a63-a1d4-6cb56fe7c0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III Costa Rica 3h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rafting-sarapiqui-river-class-ii-iii-costa-rica.a45058320.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51199527/db990d58-050d-4f06-afcb-e897819d1f00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales 15h Free cancellation available CA $1,113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/peninsula-of-life-natural-experience-with-humpback-whales.a51199527.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class II-III](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1223071/e8b10139-5de6-4949-8e5a-643b0bd70e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class II-III 3h 9.6/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $278 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-whitewater-rafting-sarapiqui-river-costa-rica-class-ii-iii.a1223071.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Private Rafting in the Sarapiqui River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49835567/86ed11ab-ba43-47b0-b965-3b962074480b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Rafting in the Sarapiqui River 3h Free cancellation available CA $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-rafting-in-the-sarapiqui-river.a49835567.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rafting Adventure at Rio Sarapiqui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46116643/98a6101f-23db-4f28-b2be-b2345983a785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafting Adventure at Rio Sarapiqui 4h Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-4-hour-rafting-adventure-at-rio-sarapiqui.a46116643.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class III-IV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2065231/8bf8ce13-e65c-4ff8-ac49-617c85a8506a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River, Costa Rica, Class III-IV 3h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $278 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-whitewater-rafting-sarapiqui-river-costa-rica-class-iii-iv.a2065231.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Pura Vida Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49987599/31cc9656-1064-4d00-beb4-b1c988a4e67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Pura Vida Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV 2h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-pura-vida-rafting-sarapiqui-river-class-iii-iv.a49987599.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Ocean Yacht (48 ft) 8-Hour Fun at the Ocean & BBQ at the Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45648889/e7a320da-a358-491c-82ac-ae27843a475a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ocean Yacht (48 ft) 8-Hour Fun at the Ocean & BBQ at the Beach 8h Free cancellation available CA $6,678 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fun-at-the-ocean-with-barbecue-at-the-beach-ocean-yacht-48ft.a45648889.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![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 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/46ae36d7-cc5d-404f-9530-ffc1d6105200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class 4h 9.8/10 264 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $69~~CA $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktail-class.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221987/f86faf8a-2734-4f63-8734-5a717f260482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José 2h 9.8/10 60 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $80 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-cacao-chocolate-workshop.a48252436.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a977092.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50731229/15c3ac87-96c1-48dc-8a34-13223a8d7704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience 1h Free cancellation available CA $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-coffee-tasting-experience.a50731229.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 $88 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San José: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop, Desserts, Tea, and Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51773231/cd4bb851-3d0f-46c0-a09a-e4d0d6912958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop, Desserts, Tea, and Certificate 3h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-turkish-mosaic-lamp-workshop-desserts-tea-and-certificate.a51773231.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Vara Blanca | Number of things to do | 155 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-san-jose-highlights.a50770465.activity-details): CA $1 | | Top 5 things to do | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[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)[Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Re...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-day-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Re...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-day-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.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 | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[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)[Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Re...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-day-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vara Blanca --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vara Blanca #### Barva Volcano Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Barva Volcano, a lovely green space in Vara Blanca. Savor the charming coffeehouses and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Barva-Volcano-Vara-Blanca.d553248635019337011.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Vara Blanca ![Guapiles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180434/52979d9b-cccc-4401-aa43-6985b6e1ae61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guapiles ![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![Bromeliad - San Jose de la Montana, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140721/6afb2a60-9cc7-47a3-8efb-ca1b803a4c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Jose De La Montana ![Sabanilla](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265000/20671c5c-f464-43c2-95fd-504d7ce0cc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla ![Sarapiquí](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101077/f1e23c42-116a-4e03-abbd-535af4382992.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarapiquí ![Interior view, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, Cartago, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829115259523444736/98a0e139-1780-4b80-9d4d-6486aa70759e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ángeles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vara Blanca worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vara Blanca? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vara Blanca? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vara Blanca? ### What are some activities to do in Vara Blanca with kids? > - [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) > - [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://expedia.ca/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...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details) > - [Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Re...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-day-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details) > - [Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) ### What to do in Vara Blanca for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vara Blanca? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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