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Home/Destinations/Guanacaste/Guanacaste with kids
With kids · Guanacaste itinerary

Guanacaste with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Guanacaste is great for families, with gentle cruises, sloths and beaches. Here is how to spend a family trip on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Snorkel cruise
  2. 2Sloth & wildlife
  3. 3Waterfall swim
  4. 4Beach time

Snorkel by catamaran

Spot fish on a family-friendly sail.

Meet the sloths

See sloths and monkeys in the wild.

Swim at a waterfall

Cool off at Llanos de Cortés.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Guanacaste — prices per person.

Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
5.0(50)·4 hours
from$1,900/ person
via Viator
Mangrove tour, crocodiles , monkeys birds nature Boat or Kayak
Tamarindo
Mangrove tour, crocodiles , monkeys birds nature Boat or Kayak
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall, Lazy River Tubing, Cliff Jumps & Hot Springs
Playa Flamingo
La Leona Waterfall, Lazy River Tubing, Cliff Jumps & Hot Springs
5.0(47)·6 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
Morning Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Morning Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
5.0(43)·4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
Playa Hermosa
Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal
5.0(13)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour
Playa Flamingo
Rio Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour
5.0(15)·9 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Private Weddings/Special Event Catamaran from Flamingo/Papagayo
Playa Flamingo
Private Weddings/Special Event Catamaran from Flamingo/Papagayo
5.0(20)·4 hours
from$2,500/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
5.0(13)·10 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator

Guanacaste with kids — FAQ

Is Guanacaste good for kids?
Yes — gentle catamaran snorkel cruises, sloth and wildlife tours, swimmable waterfalls and warm, calm beaches make Guanacaste a wonderful family destination.
What are the best things to do in Guanacaste with children?
Top family picks are a snorkel catamaran cruise, a sloth and wildlife tour, a waterfall swim at Llanos de Cortés, and beach time at Tamarindo.
Is Guanacaste easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with its calm beaches, easy nature tours and family-friendly cruises, Guanacaste is one of Costa Rica’s most accessible regions for families.

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