Travel Tips

How to Plan a Relaxed Beach-and-Nature Vacation

Mornings out, afternoons in.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Three-toed sloth hanging from a branch · Photo: Original image

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Choose one nature base and one beach base
Book outings that start after breakfast
Leave every other afternoon free
Pick tours with hotel pickup

La FortunaViator

Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience

Gentle sloth walk.

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GuanacasteViator

Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

Sunset sail.

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Listings checked live on November 5, 2026. Operators change inclusions, pickup zones and restrictions, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.