The 3 Best 2-Hour Experiences in Costa Rica

1.A taste of Aquiares – 2 hours Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend two hours in Aquiares, 7 km north of Turrialba, learning how Costa Rican coffee grows, gets milled, roasted, and tasted. Your guide leads a church welcome, community walk, agronomy lesson, beneficio visit, cupping, and shop stop. Choose 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. The $42 price includes admission, coffee or tea, and tastings, but not transport or lunch.

“It was very informative and fun. Learned a lot and the lunch was fabulous. I highly recommend this tour and we are not much on tours usually.”

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2.2 Hour ATV + Waterfalls in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start at Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park near Herradura for a guided ATV ride through jungle paths, river crossings, and lookout spots. You will practice first, follow bilingual guides such as Jason, Marie, Brian, or Julio, then stop at a waterfall for about 15 minutes of swimming. Expect dust, mud, rocks, and a refundable ATV deposit.

“Great time! Wish there was opportunity to ride faster but we had a big group so not a big deal. The falls in the middle was smaller than expected but guides gave us ample time to see and swim in it.”

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3.2-Hour Private or Group Surf Lesson in Tamarindo!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet at Tamarindo’s beach parking area for a two-hour surf lesson with about 30 minutes of land instruction and guided practice in the water. Boards, rash guards, leashes, and sunscreen are provided. Instructors such as Gustavo and Jonathan work with beginners, while rentals, body boards, and stand-up paddle board lessons are also available.

“Jonathan did an AMAZING job with us (adult and 9 year old). On the beach, he taught a lesson on what to do. Then we went to the water and he helped so much with tips and physically guiding. Both of us got up many many times and it was such a fun experience.”

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