Costa Rica family travel guide. Bring everyone, and let us show you the best family-friendly spots in Costa Rica
Desafio Adventure Company provides many exciting thrills for all ages with their vacation package trips and individual activities. Some of these packages include a one to two week holiday in Costa Rica, adventuring through the lush jungles and forests at the base of the famous Arenal Volcano. Another package includes an 11 day trip in Costa Rica that includes visits to an animal rescue center, horseback riding, a tour of a forest, watersports, canopy zip line tours, and more. This package deal is ideal for family trips.
Tamarindo is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is often the first stop for travelers to Guanacaste because of its close proximity to the new international airport in Liberia. The town is a great place for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Tamarindo is a rapidly growing place complete with 5 star dining, accommodations, and activities as well as budget friendly hostels and white, sandy beaches. Aside from swimming, sun bathing, and other water activities there are a variety of entertainment options in Tamarindo. Whether you seek adventure, leisure, or relaxation. The options are endless in Tamarindo.
Quepos is a town located in the Manuel Antonio province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast. Manuel Antonio is a popular tourist destination in Costa Rica for backpackers and luxury tourists alike. Manuel Antonio is built up with some of the most luxurious places found in Costa Rica. Unlike the Caribbean coast and the province of Limon, Manuel Antonio features high rise buildings, fancy boutiques, 5 star dining and resorts, and even sidewalks! Many Americans and Europeans seek a vacation there because of the common comforts offered and backpackers who tend to stray a far into more budget and back packer friendly areas visit Manuel Antonio and Quepos just to see what its all about.
Visiting Costa Rica can be an overwhelming thing. With a country so large and versatile the sheer amount of things to do and see can be overwhelming. The biggest problem with picking which things to do is the fact that nearly all popular locales have the same activities. So the question is, what activities are best where and what should be skipped? Here are a few things not to do in Costa Rica and tips on where to find the best of them.
Let it be said that Costa Rica has some of the best things to offer adventure seekers. Diving just happens to be one of those thrills that Costa Rica has to offer; and some of the best diving at that! Oceans Unlimited is a PADI, 5 star instructor development dive resort located in Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Nestled in the jungle, bordered by the Pacific Ocean in a popular tourism destination, Ocean’s Unlimited is the perfect location for divers to practice their skills.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 1 hour North of San Jose

If you are stuck in San Jose you may find yourself bored very quickly. Short of some night clubs and a ton of museums, there isn’t much to do in the city. If you have an entire day to kill, I would suggest looking into a trip to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The Waterfall Gardens are filled with animals, great views, hiking, and tons of waterfalls.