Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vara Blanca January 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) ![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 86 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 8.2/10 34 reviews Free cancellation available CA $153 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 9.4/10 53 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) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.2/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $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/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 38 reviews Free cancellation available CA $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 Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9/10 17 reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 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) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 29 reviews Free cancellation available CA $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) ![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine 3h 8.6/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $111 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) ![Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214525/8108bc3d-e2d1-4146-804e-ac5528007c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour 14h 9.8/10 18 reviews Free cancellation available CA $263 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-full-day-combo-tour-zip-lining-waterfalls-volcano-hot-springs.a1214525.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 55 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $110~~CA $93 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) ![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 9.2/10 26 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) ### Private & custom tours [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3198941/82ddba0a-4c60-4bd2-8cbd-6b1df38abeb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Paz Waterfalls 6h 9.6/10 5 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) ![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 $125 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) ![Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351424/acac6f34-edf1-4ca1-9dd3-f3b6e781692b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre 4h Free cancellation available CA $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) ![San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362314/de6ebf9f-b3b3-4be8-8091-59d8586553d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 8h Free cancellation available CA $115 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-custom-guided-tour-in-san-jose.a46362314.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&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 $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.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) ![San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248401/f3e7d82d-b138-43db-bbdd-71c6a6a2f347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience 2h Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-art-walking-tour-small-groups-creative-experience.a1248401.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163488/c690b920-95bc-4496-84ce-46123406cd9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José 8h Free cancellation available CA $250 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) ![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) ![Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556600/46215c06-ca38-4631-a5a5-1013a4bfccb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours 10h Free cancellation available CA $278 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/experience-the-best-safe-adventure-on-scheduled-tours.a49556600.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner 4h 9.2/10 55 reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $110~~CA $93 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 8/10 27 reviews Free cancellation available CA $111 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 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 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) ![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 $111 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) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting 2h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $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 City Tour and central Market with local food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48780535/8853019c-5589-42b0-8087-2b87b4af02ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food 2h 30m 3/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-city-tour-and-central-market-with-local-food.a48780535.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) ![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 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $260 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 $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=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 $257 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 11 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 8.2/10 34 reviews Free cancellation available CA $153 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/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.2/10 12 reviews Free cancellation available CA $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) ![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 $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) ![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 $230 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) ![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) ![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 $185 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) ![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) ![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 $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) ![Action Packed Class 4 Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49770032/f2211de6-5c99-4297-bec5-8070aa83a720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Action Packed Class 4 Rafting Adventure 3h Free cancellation available CA $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/action-packed-class-4-rafting-adventure.a49770032.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) ### Classes & workshops [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class 4h 9.6/10 20 reviews Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-tour-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktails-classes.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=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 3 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 9 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 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) ![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) ![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~~CA $70 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 | 105 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Exclusive Pub Crawl in San Jose](/things-to-do/exclusive-pub-crawl-in-san-jose.a49535162.activity-details): CA $39 | | Top 5 things to do | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details)[San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets](/things-to-do/bites-and-sights-walking-food-tour-in-san-jose.a3988928.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details)[Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica](/things-to-do/small-group-cultural-walking-tour-in-san-jose-costa-rica.a46378170.activity-details) | | With kids | [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details)[San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details)[Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.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 ![San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/70ed7ba40240e80182041196e9ea253a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![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 ![Photo by Carrie McEneny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4023d57c83907bc25a7437f93a1079a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla ![Sarapiquí](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/dd2238d71d379a1eb0a5c192e0af9977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarapiquí ![Photo by Timothy Miles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1a9ac65a7512e66ea81535fbe362402c.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? > - [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) > - [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) > - [Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.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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