# Tourist Attractions in Costa Rica ![Costa Rica](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/country-5-553ec8c43d.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[North America](https://super.tours/north-america)›Costa Rica # Tourist Attractions in Costa Rica Discover the best tourist attractions in Costa Rica — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities **17**Attractions ## About Costa Rica Costa Rica is a lush, welcoming paradise where verdant rainforests meet pristine beaches and dramatic volcanoes. A magnet for nature lovers, it protects a staggering array of wildlife within rainforests, cloud forests, and vibrant mangroves, from playful sloths to resplendent quetzals. Wander Manuel Antonio or Tortuguero National Parks, cruise the canals, or hike the Monteverde Cloud Forest to glimpse extraordinary biodiversity. Adventurers cue in for zip-lining, white-water rafting, and world-class surfing, while tranquil surfers and eco-travelers savor sustainable lodges and farm-to-table cuisine. Friendly locals live by the Pura Vida ethos, turning every visit into a memorable, responsible Caribbean-adjacent getaway. Quick facts * Continent North America * ISO code CR * Cities 1 * Population 3,556,059 * Attractions 17 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Total reviews 118,091 * Top category Museum * Top city San José ## Cities in Costa Rica Cities listed directly under this country. [ ![San José travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-7-6eaa0d0736.webp) San José **17**Attractions **118.1k**Votes ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose) ## Most popular attractions in Costa Rica The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park in San José — Natural wonder](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/puentes-colgantes-arenal-mistico-park.webp) 1 Natural wonder Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (12,987) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-puentes-colgantes-arenal-mistico-park) [ ![La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park in San José — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park.webp) 2 Park La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (10,872) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park) [ ![National Museum of Costa Rica in San José — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/national-museum-of-costa-rica.webp) 3 Museum National Museum of Costa Rica 4.7 ★★★★★ (8,768) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-national-museum-of-costa-rica) [ ![Manuel Antonio National Park in San José — National park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/manuel-antonio-national-park.webp) 4 National park Manuel Antonio National Park 4.5 ★★★★★ (24,413) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-manuel-antonio-national-park) [ ![Plaza de la Cultura in San José — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/plaza-de-la-cultura.webp) 5 Park Plaza de la Cultura 4.5 ★★★★★ (17,205) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-plaza-de-la-cultura) [ ![Children's Museum in San José — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/children-s-museum.webp) 6 Museum Children's Museum 4.6 ★★★★★ (8,256) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-children-s-museum) [ ![Parque Nacional in San José — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/parque-nacional.webp) 7 Park Parque Nacional 4.6 ★★★★★ (6,746) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-parque-nacional) [ ![Parque de la Paz in San José — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/parque-de-la-paz.webp) 8 Park Parque de la Paz 4.4 ★★★★★ (9,317) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-parque-de-la-paz) [ ![Costa Rican Center Of Science and Culture in San José — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/costa-rican-center-of-science-and-culture.webp) 9 Museum Costa Rican Center Of Science and Culture 4.6 ★★★★★ (4,063) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-costa-rican-center-of-science-and-culture) [ ![Costa Rican Art Museum in San José — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/costa-rican-art-museum.webp) 10 Museum Costa Rican Art Museum 4.7 ★★★★★ (2,804) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-costa-rican-art-museum) [ ![Braulio Carrillo National Park in San José — National park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/braulio-carrillo-national-park.webp) 11 National park Braulio Carrillo National Park 4.6 ★★★★★ (3,575) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-braulio-carrillo-national-park) [ ![Parque España in San José — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/parque-espana.webp) 12 Park Parque España 4.5 ★★★★★ (2,512) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-parque-espana) [ ![Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park in San José](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/nauyaca-waterfall-nature-park.webp) 13 Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park 4.7 ★★★★★ (1,236) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-nauyaca-waterfall-nature-park) [ ![Hispanity Fountain in San José — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/hispanity-fountain.webp) 14 Historic site Hispanity Fountain 4.2 ★★★★★ (3,025) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-hispanity-fountain) [ ![Spirogyra Butterfly Garden in San José — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/spirogyra-butterfly-garden.webp) 15 Garden Spirogyra Butterfly Garden 4.6 ★★★★★ (1,083) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-spirogyra-butterfly-garden) [ ![Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia in San José — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/costa-rica/san-jose/historical-museum-dr-rafael-angel-calderon-guardia.webp) 16 Museum Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia 4.7 ★★★★★ (725) San José ](https://super.tours/north-america/costa-rica/san-jose#a-historical-museum-dr-rafael-angel-calderon-guardia) Show more Last updated 2026-05-22 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica How many tourist attractions are there in Costa Rica? Costa Rica features 17 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Costa Rica? The most popular attractions in Costa Rica right now are Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, National Museum of Costa Rica — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Costa Rica? Popular destinations in Costa Rica include San José. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Costa Rica worth visiting? Yes — Costa Rica offers 17 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.