Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Rafael February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Hotels.d685440418492923904.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[San Rafael Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Rafael.d685440418492923904.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Rafael Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael.d685440418492923904.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in San Rafael ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Rafael Types of activities [San Rafael travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael.dx685440418492923904) ![Escazú, Costa Rica: Panoramic View of San José Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347255/b196406b-3168-476a-bddb-565c979b726e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Escazú, Costa Rica: Panoramic View of San José Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347255/b196406b-3168-476a-bddb-565c979b726e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## San Rafael Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael. 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 Rafael 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 Rafael ### Tours & day trips [See all 146 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.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 $218 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 9.4/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Ric...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3061027/bbf8c834-c968-459f-acf7-6d5f4470320c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Ric... 8d 10/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $2,136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/all-inclusive-package-7-nights-8-days-in-the-best-destinations-in-costa-rica.a3061027.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 9.8/10 336 Viator 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 9.8/10 188 Viator 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 43 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 29 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.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 $259 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/be8eed14-44c7-4393-a40f-6986cc0a2459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $392 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 8/10 8 GetYourGuide 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351508/dc57ae82-4116-4f8f-9e48-9040b53ea6fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose 13h 9.2/10 50 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $341 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monteverde-sky-tram-hanging-bridges-cloud-forest-tour-from-san-jose.a1351508.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 9.8/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $267 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373435/cb40794e-0138-4d04-a6f2-80f485a2265e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde 3h 8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-hike-wildlife-observation-in-santa-elena-monteverde.a1373435.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $3,291 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 38 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![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 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 10/10 432 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $38 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 56 verified 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351460/e8c94d5b-f77e-4443-b2b0-a1c89b71bcd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour 5h 9/10 142 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-and-bus-city-tour.a1351460.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46378170/c60bce69-c389-47e6-a2e8-bc025eaf8993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica 3h 10/10 72 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-cultural-walking-tour-in-san-jose-costa-rica.a46378170.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 8.8/10 19 GetYourGuide 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353945/cf9daff9-0730-43c7-aa3b-606160f17783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup 5h 7.6/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-san-jose-evening-bus-tour-with-dinner-and-pickup.a1353945.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 8/10 8 GetYourGuide 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $320 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 10/10 38 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $65 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 37 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 8/10 16 Viator 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869410/8f65e2a3-6704-45e9-b4e7-331c66eb5b59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José 5h 7.4/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dinner-typical-show-in-the-best-viewpoint-of-the-city.a2869410.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $494 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51164406/a4e82228-2265-424a-805a-5ec9d35e2dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges 7h Free cancellation available CA $247 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-luis-canopy-cloud-forest-adventure-and-suspension-bridges.a51164406.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $8 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/be8eed14-44c7-4393-a40f-6986cc0a2459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa 12h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $392 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 8.8/10 19 GetYourGuide 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![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 9.8/10 264 Viator 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 60 Viator 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 9.6/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews 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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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 $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a977092.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Taste San Jose in this curated tasting of Costa rican flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50808962/c07ddf80-d43e-4977-9318-0fa28dd326a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taste San Jose in this curated tasting of Costa rican flavours 3h Free cancellation available CA $134 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taste-san-jose-with-34-flavours-that-define-costa-rica.a50808962.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&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=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![10 Recipe Boozy Cooking Workshop in San Jose Costa rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50978648/babfaa3b-4c78-465b-97b2-a1913a787e22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10 Recipe Boozy Cooking Workshop in San Jose Costa rica 3h 30m 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/10-recipe-boozy-cooking-workshop-in-san-jose-costa-rica.a50978648.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ![Fuego Tico: A Costa Rican BBQ Experience in San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50950032/86eb79d9-504f-484c-8212-bec7caa48a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fuego Tico: A Costa Rican BBQ Experience in San Jose 3h Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fuego-tico-a-costa-rican-bbq-experience-in-san-jose.a50950032.activity-details?&rid=685440418492923904&location=San+Rafael&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Rafael | Number of things to do | 174 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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 | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.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)[From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details)[Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.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 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)[San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details) | | With kids | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.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 Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica](/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-half-day-trip-virgin-of-the-angels-basilica.a973653.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Rafael --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in San Rafael ![Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507595/a90020ae-c78c-4a6b-b4db-8e7642ad88b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabana Park Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Sabana-Park-San-Jose.d507595.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101134/b27329da-b981-4821-9424-d629ab914aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Stadium of Costa Rica Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-La-Sabana.d6101134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Autódromo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355960/58d2e5cc-412d-4d2a-9b47-1f7546f50987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque Viva Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Vacation-Attraction) ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Park You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Museum of Costa Rica You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Theater You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Theater-San-Jose.d502510.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morazan Park Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Morazan-Park-San-Jose.d507589.Vacation-Attraction) #### Multiplaza Mall Escazu During your visit to San Rafael, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Multiplaza-Mall-Escazu-San-Jose.d6128290.Vacation-Attraction) #### Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center You can do some window-shopping at Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center during your stay in Pozos. [](https://expedia.ca/Terrazas-Lindora-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d553248635965378246.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 San Rafael ![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 ![Santa Ana: Costa Rica's Central Valley Suburban Beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/506075/8b7ae24f-1ed0-4d32-bc20-3e3b49eb0494.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ana ![Waterfall, Hacienda Guachipelin, Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635188871379/3cfaa72b-f797-41d4-b613-e258987fa6c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guachipelin ![Sunrise over Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828893540592328704/6c43e870-2983-4c64-b3f4-8d28cfc535bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Asunción ![Typical costa rican tree - you can find it in bright orange and intense red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829122703869894656/3e390e7e-12ac-4f08-b27a-4296b3bbaeec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pozos ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Rafael worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in San Rafael? ### What is the top tourist attraction in San Rafael? ### Is three days enough to stay in San Rafael? ### Is San Rafael a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in San Rafael with kids? > - [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) > - [Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details) > - [Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.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) > - [Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-half-day-trip-virgin-of-the-angels-basilica.a973653.activity-details) ### What to do in San Rafael for adults? ### Are there free things to do in San Rafael? ![](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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