Costa Rica Family Travel: Things To Do In Costa Rica With Kids
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
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Browse our Costa Rica blogs to learn everything you need to know about La Fortuna (Arenal) Costa Rica, including why you should visit.
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
Looking for the best Arenal hanging bridges? We compare and contrast the Mistico Park bridges and the Arenal Sky Walk bridges.
Watch Nikki Solano cover 10 of the most sought-after Costa Rica destinations (and standout experiences at each) on Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel Show.
We list the Costa Rica hours of operation for national parks, biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and other attractions!
Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!
Our free La Fortuna city guide covers everything we’ve learned from living in and exploring La Fortuna Costa Rica for years.
Everything you need to know about driving to La Fortuna/Arenal: possible routes, road descriptions, a distance/duration chart, and more!
Our free La Fortuna hotel guide explores hotels we’ve stayed at in the Arenal region.
Looking for the best La Fortuna hot springs in Arenal Costa Rica? We compare and contrast all 12 and offer discounts for hot springs passes!
We’ve done the Sky Trek, Sky Tram, and Sky Walk tours at the Sky Adventures Arenal Park several times. Here’s what you need to know, plus tour discounts!
We’ve been exploring the Arenal Sky Walk hanging bridges for years. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit!
We’ve ridden the Arenal Sky Tram aerial tram a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
We’ve done the Arenal Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour a few times. Here’s everything you need to know to plan for your experience!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Tabacon Hot Springs!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Springs Resort Hot Springs!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the EcoTermales Hot Springs!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Baldi Hot Springs!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Paradise Hot Springs!
We’ve experienced all 12 hot springs in La Fortuna Costa Rica. Here’s everything you need to know about the Los Lagos Hot Springs!
Wondering about La Fortuna weather? We outline what you should expect and how to plan your visit according to the weather in La Fortuna!
Want to experience Costa Rica’s Pacuare River rafting tour? We’ve done it 2,000+ times. Don’t miss our info and free rafting discounts!
Heading to El Salto Costa Rica? We outline everything you need to know about the free Tarzan rope swing and swimming holes in La Fortuna!
We compare and contrast La Fortuna / Arenal and Monteverde, plus offer a quiz, photos, and discounts for both areas to help you decide!
September 2024 edition