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1Plan
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2Book
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3Have fun
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Meet Hazel
Your Local Costa Rican Tour Specialist
Hi, I'm Hazel! I'm a local Costa Rican - born and raised and still living right here in Costa Rica.
I love sharing my beautiful country with visitors and helping them discover the experiences that make it so special. Whether you're looking for the best tours or need a little help planning your adventures, I'm here to make things easier.
Handpicked Adventures in Costa Rica
From rainforest adventures to relaxing hot springs, discover unforgettable experiences worth adding to your trip.
Sloth Watching Tour
Four to six wild sloths, a kilometre from town
Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs
Everything Arenal is famous for, in ten hours
Arenal Canopy Zipline
Twelve cables over the Pino Blanco and Fortuna waterfalls
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River
Arenal's three signature stops in one day
Mistico Hanging Bridges
Six suspension bridges through primary rainforest canopy
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park
The impossibly blue river, with a guide who knows the trail
Explore by category
From volcano hikes to lazy hot-spring evenings — pick your mood.
New experiences.
Freshly vetted local tours, family-run farms and hidden gems — the latest additions to Plan My Costa Rica.
Eden Chocolate Experience: Bean-to-Bar on an Organic Farm
Grind cacao, make your own bonbons and sip traditional hot chocolate on a family-run organic farm.
Eden Mocca Experience: Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Two farm-to-cup stories in one visit: shade-grown coffee and bean-to-bar organic cacao.
Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class at Eden Organic Farm
Cook a family-recipe Costa Rican meal with produce from the farm, then sit down and enjoy it.
Eden Night Excursion: Rainforest & Frog Walk
After dark on the farm: frogs, sleeping birds and nocturnal wildlife with a certified naturalist guide.
La Fortuna, where it all begins.
A volcano-side town of green hills, hanging bridges and thermal rivers. La Fortuna is our home base — and the reason we started Plan My Costa Rica.
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Free thermal rivers open to everyone
- Family-run sodas and craft coffee
Explore the best of La Fortuna, from Arenal Volcano and natural hot springs to waterfalls, wildlife and unforgettable rainforest adventures. Looking to explore farther? Destinations like Río Celeste and Monteverde make wonderful additions to your Costa Rica itinerary.
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Costa Rica travel guide.
Arenal Combo Tour: Are Full-Day Arenal Days Worth It?
Are Arenal combo tours worth it? Here’s the straight answer: yes, if you want to stack the big sights without wasting vacation time. The trick is picking the right pace.
Things to Do in La Fortuna: The Best Arenal Day Trips
A practical La Fortuna and Arenal hub guide covering the best activities, who each one suits, typical prices, and day-trip logistics.
Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Which Cocoa Experience Fits You Best?
Bean-to-bar chocolate, coffee-and-cacao farm walks, and a sugar cane combo: here’s how to choose the best chocolate tour in La Fortuna.