Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vara Blanca October 2025 | 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) ![Vara Blanca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9ecec0cdb7583c44f7e813293d518346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f1e03dbc7ba97577178586bfff2afbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f1e03dbc7ba97577178586bfff2afbb.jpg) ![Photo by Abby Fieldhouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b3358cffbccc455a4a342a48f4a27958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Abby Fieldhouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b3358cffbccc455a4a342a48f4a27958.jpg) ![Photo by Diego Lobo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4856a11a1798b6a8c1f0b9fcac963e22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Diego Lobo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4856a11a1798b6a8c1f0b9fcac963e22.jpg) ![Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/483d6488aa03bcfda9458e1cf64b30fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/483d6488aa03bcfda9458e1cf64b30fe.jpg) ## 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 82 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 7.8/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-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/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14h 9.2/10 46 reviews Free cancellation available CA $223 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/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 6.8/10 7 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/a78449f6-3c54-4a7c-aa12-b01859f80f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-fortuna-hots-springs.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+ 7.6/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $94 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) ![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 9.8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $112 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) ![Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/f031de27-540b-46bc-a7a9-ccbb29118130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose 3h 7.8/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $55 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 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 8.8/10 15 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) ![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 9/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 9/10 22 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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+ 7.6/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $94 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/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14h 9/10 22 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45767796/25c53c44-849a-45ae-a06b-11e720247bea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike to "Vuelta de Cañón" waterfall at the foot of Poas volcano. 5h Free cancellation available CA $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-forest-hike-with-lunch-at-eco-chontales.a45767796.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 $259 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-hike-wildlife-observation-in-santa-elena-monteverde.a1373435.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50277108/0957bc11-8884-4028-a4df-844ddcd911bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure 5h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-waterfall-guided-adventure.a50277108.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 $525 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) ![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 $231 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) ![One Person quad bike Driving in Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49387536/172ec64e-0236-4dbb-b16d-c0927529af91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Person quad bike Driving in Costa Rica 2h Free cancellation available CA $126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-person-quad-bike-driving-in-visita-nomada.a49387536.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Between Wheels and Flavours of San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49276128/478ad8a0-a9a0-4bf5-9869-86270dfe598f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Between Wheels and Flavours of San José 3h Free cancellation available CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/between-wheels-and-flavours-of-san-jose.a49276128.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![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 9/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/cb5b2ad7-162a-4cd1-b718-cc9eb01ff120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner 4h 9/10 49 reviews Free cancellation available CA $111CA $83 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 8.6/10 22 reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-and-bus-city-tour.a1351460.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 5 reviews Free cancellation available CA $59 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=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 10/10 2 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) ![Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46016373/93c51f62-e4a4-4551-89af-83be10b7cc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz 13h Free cancellation available CA $262 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-tour-coffee-poas-volcano-and-la-paz-waterfall-gardens.a46016373.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 Free cancellation available CA $116 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) ![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 $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) ![San José: Sensational Bar Hopping](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47939571/bb381460-c60c-4492-a8c6-df2763bd885b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José: Sensational Bar Hopping 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sensational-bar-hopping-of-san-jose.a47939571.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 $259 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=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 7.8/10 28 reviews Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.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/a78449f6-3c54-4a7c-aa12-b01859f80f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-fortuna-hots-springs.a664950.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 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $190 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) ![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 Free cancellation available CA $84 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) ![Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348128/967babff-79e7-41d6-8a49-117f6bced0ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV 5h 8.8/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $120CA $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sarapiqui-river-extreme-white-water-rafting-class-iv.a1348128.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/901708/8427b33d-812e-484b-9a22-f6be355e4b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose 10h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-combo-canopy-tour-rafting-from-san-jose.a901708.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Whitewater Rafting Class II & III](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2126531/236c942a-6671-4b31-b817-560e60f57ebd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whitewater Rafting Class II & III 2h Free cancellation available CA $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/whitewater-rafting-class-ii-iii.a2126531.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Hike at Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/420099/7c42dbe1-34d0-4cab-8314-4f6522c0dd86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike at Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Braulio Carrillo 8h Free cancellation available CA $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hike-at-rainforest-adventures-costa-rica-braulio-carrillo.a420099.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Private Rafting Adventure at Rio Sarapiqui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46116643/98a6101f-23db-4f28-b2be-b2345983a785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Rafting Adventure at Rio Sarapiqui 4h Free cancellation available CA $91 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) ![Class IV White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46087331/252cc8cc-455c-47b4-92bd-eaddedd6457e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Class IV White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River Costa Rica 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/class-iv-white-water-rafting-for-3-hours-in-the-sarapiqui-river.a46087331.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![San Jose By Night tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class 4h 9.2/10 19 reviews Free cancellation available CA $83CA $66 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=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 10/10 2 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) ![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 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $81 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 10/10 1 review 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) ![Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49730683/9e0eeb5d-5647-4e20-aece-b1e61aac15f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-tour-with-bike-machines-near-san-jose.a49730683.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 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) ![Cooking Classes Farm to Table visit Central Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46464068/75a8dbe7-1753-483d-8fa0-b9e935557aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Classes Farm to Table visit Central Market 3h Free cancellation available CA $89CA $72 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) ## Recommended things to do in Vara Blanca | Number of things to do | 101 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): CA $8 | | Top 5 things to do | - [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) - [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) - [Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details) - [San Jose By Night tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-tour-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktails-classes.a3972771.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [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) - [Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) - [Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-crawl-in-city-centre-san-jose.a45968827.activity-details) - [San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bites-and-sights-walking-food-tour-in-san-jose.a3988928.activity-details) | | 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) - [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) - [Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) - [San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.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 top-notch restaurants and charming coffeehouses 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 ![Photo by Nataraj Ankinakatte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3b14c7126bfdc9c5b675c3814a9346f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guapiles [](https://expedia.ca/Guapiles.dx180434) ![San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/70ed7ba40240e80182041196e9ea253a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose.dx603085) ![Photo by Allan badilla ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77e2fd0bf74a5ac30daefd41483f1fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Jose De La Montana [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-De-La-Montana.dx6140721) ![Photo by Carrie McEneny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4023d57c83907bc25a7437f93a1079a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla [](https://expedia.ca/Sabanilla.dx6265000) ![Sarapiquí](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/dd2238d71d379a1eb0a5c192e0af9977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarapiquí [](https://expedia.ca/Sarapiqui.dx828896368944574464) ![Photo by Timothy Miles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1a9ac65a7512e66ea81535fbe362402c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ángeles [](https://expedia.ca/Angeles.dx829115259523444736) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vara Blanca worth visiting? > Offering a mix of views and nature, there are many things to do in Vara Blanca. When you're here, head to Barva Volcano, a top attraction in the area. ### How do I spend a day in Vara Blanca? > Kick your day off with a visit to Barva Volcano and Rara Avis Waterfall. Then, tour other areas of Vara Blanca for local dining and some souvenir shopping. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vara Blanca? > Don't go home without checking out Barva Volcano, ranked the top tourist attraction in Vara Blanca. ### Is three days enough to stay in Vara Blanca? > Book a vacation in Vara Blanca for three days and you'll have plenty of time to tick off its major sights and experience the local vibe. For the chance to see highlights in nearby areas and venture off the tourist trail, consider staying for a week or more. ### What are some activities to do in Vara Blanca with kids? > Deciding what to do in Vara Blanca with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're vacationing with teenagers or toddlers, there's no shortage of family-friendly activities to keep everyone happy here. > > > > - [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) > - [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) > - [Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) > - [San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) ### What to do in Vara Blanca for adults? > From tasty dishes and cultural highlights to outdoor adventures and unique experiences, there are loads of exciting things to do in Vara Blanca for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Vara Blanca? > You don't need to spend a fortune to have a great vacation here. There are lots of cheap things to do in Vara Blanca for the traveller on a budget. Roam the parks, soak up the vibes at free events and festivals or ask a local tour guide for ideas. ![](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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