Title: Things to Do in Vara Blanca in 2026 | Expedia.com [Vara Blanca Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295)[Hotels in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.com/Vara-Blanca-Hotels.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vara Blanca](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vara Blanca Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Vara Blanca ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vara Blanca Types of activities [Vara Blanca Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295) ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Paz (Peace) Waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/1b1bab20-4f6e-4443-b3b4-9e9b624c8c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_200209159-001](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/2de2f00f-2886-403c-8d01-9d7046caaa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Along the main trails in this park you can find massive trees to inspire you, and maybe to climb.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/55106df2-2140-414a-89fd-32edb9f0464f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Vara Blanca Attractions Learn what makes Vara Blanca tick with some of the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6206295&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Scroll through our {141 fun activities in Vara Blanca [fun activities in Vara Blanca](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6206295&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Vara Blanca ### Tours & day trips [See all 115 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 8.2/10 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14h 9.2/10 143 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio 3h 30m 9.4/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7.2/10 12 verified reviews Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper... 9h 9.8/10 336 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aerial-tram-tour-half-day-pass-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9.8/10 188 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine 3h 9.6/10 58 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44781466/3e2ab5b5-f174-47b1-876a-19fc6532bd3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour 3h 10/10 432 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-central-market-bites-and-sights-walking-tour.a44781466.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner 4h 9.2/10 56 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~$79~~$67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3198941/82ddba0a-4c60-4bd2-8cbd-6b1df38abeb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Paz Waterfalls 6h 9.2/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfalls.a3198941.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351424/acac6f34-edf1-4ca1-9dd3-f3b6e781692b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center 4h 9.4/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $230 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-sloths-other-wildlife-rescue-center.a1351424.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362314/de6ebf9f-b3b3-4be8-8091-59d8586553d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 8h 9.2/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-private-custom-guided-tour-with-a-guide-private-tour.a46362314.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51164406/a4e82228-2265-424a-805a-5ec9d35e2dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Luis Canopy Cloud Forest Adventure And Suspension Bridges 7h Free cancellation available $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-luis-canopy-cloud-forest-adventure-and-suspension-bridges.a51164406.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45623199/2a4c4dd0-a340-4d7a-ae57-27693d0af1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui Frog Experience: Night Experience in the Jungle. 2h Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sarapiqui-frog-experience-night-experience-in-the-jungle.a45623199.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50770465/e19aa83f-8681-4ede-bb5f-f22b31fb6061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights 1h 30m Free cancellation available $6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-san-jose-highlights.a50770465.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48582288/97ad98fc-78c7-4b6e-9836-0c4c9685e437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting 3h Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1248401/f3e7d82d-b138-43db-bbdd-71c6a6a2f347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose ART Walking Tour - small groups, creative experience 2h 9.2/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-art-walking-tour-small-groups-creative-experience.a1248401.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50209480/5de859bf-5813-42f4-8f95-c30a39e3f835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste 2h 10m Free cancellation available $375 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/side-by-side-adventure-tour-mules-and-quads-in-guanacaste.a50209480.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49556600/46215c06-ca38-4631-a5a5-1013a4bfccb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours 10h Free cancellation available $200 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-the-best-safe-adventure-on-scheduled-tours.a49556600.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 29 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo 2h+ 8/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aerial-tram-tour-half-day-pass-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14h 9.4/10 261 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373435/cb40794e-0138-4d04-a6f2-80f485a2265e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde 3h 8/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/night-hike-wildlife-observation-in-santa-elena-monteverde.a1373435.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![One Person ATV Driving in Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49387536/172ec64e-0236-4dbb-b16d-c0927529af91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### One Person ATV Driving in Costa Rica 2h Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/one-person-atv-driving-in-visita-nomada.a49387536.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1642564/1d45f469-eaac-4397-925f-eca3503a8326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J... 8h 9/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $185 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-at-tenorio-volcano-and-sloth-watching-tour-from-san-jose.a1642564.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51199527/db990d58-050d-4f06-afcb-e897819d1f00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales 15h Free cancellation available $800 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/peninsula-of-life-natural-experience-with-humpback-whales.a51199527.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![ATV Off Road Poas Volcano Adventure and Hiking for two persons.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688833/866bff72-e9e6-4c2d-a871-d75a1b33c1d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATV Off Road Poas Volcano Adventure and Hiking for two persons. 2h Free cancellation available $170 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atv-off-road-poas-volcano-adventure-and-hiking-for-two-persons.a50688833.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50277108/0957bc11-8884-4028-a4df-844ddcd911bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure 5h Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/costa-rica-waterfall-guided-adventure.a50277108.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Volcano ATV Off Road Rainforest and Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50699145/444880b6-41f9-4499-9b5e-e13aa4ef78e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Volcano ATV Off Road Rainforest and Hiking Tour 2h Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/costa-rica-volcano-atv-off-road-rainforest-and-hiking-tour.a50699145.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Rainforest Aerial Tram From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/646000/11c62079-0e67-47c6-8e25-89ed1c9a03b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rainforest Aerial Tram From San José 5h 6/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainforest-aerial-tram-from-san-jose.a646000.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting 2h 8.8/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class 4h 9.8/10 264 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-farm-to-table-dinner-cooking-cocktail-class.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221987/15e34db4-b325-41e5-88c8-87c7eb5af514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José 2h 9.8/10 60 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/chocolate-making-and-tasting-at-a-local-factory-in-san-jose.a46221987.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48252436/9758a89c-40ee-40e7-a771-f282ffbc8d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop 1h 30m 9.6/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-cacao-chocolate-workshop.a48252436.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977092/cd43f83a-a3eb-48d9-a9db-5bc23f5bc99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose 4h 10/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a977092.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50731229/15c3ac87-96c1-48dc-8a34-13223a8d7704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience 1h Free cancellation available $18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/costa-rica-coffee-tasting-experience.a50731229.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ![San Jose Cooking Classes visit Central Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46464068/75a8dbe7-1753-483d-8fa0-b9e935557aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Cooking Classes visit Central Market 3h Free cancellation available ~~$63~~$50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-cooking-classes-and-markets-visit-in-costa-rica.a46464068.activity-details?&rid=6206295&location=Vara+Blanca&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Vara Blanca | Number of things to do | 141 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): $6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/aerial-tram-tour-half-day-pass-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details)[Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details)[Hormigas Town Ant Experience](/things-to-do/hormigas-town-ant-experience.a45708832.activity-details)[Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience](/things-to-do/costa-rica-coffee-tasting-experience.a50731229.activity-details)[Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-san-jose-highlights.a50770465.activity-details) | | With kids | [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)[Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details)[Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](/things-to-do/aerial-tram-tour-half-day-pass-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details)[San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details)[Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vara Blanca - With kids ### Things to Do in Vara Blanca with Kids Vara Blanca is a great destination for a family vacation. Take the kids along and enjoy these top [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6206295&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Open-Air Rainforest Gondola Flight](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/open-air-rainforest-gondola-flight.a419793.activity-details) - [The nearest Bungee jump to San Jose - with canopy ziplines and long Superman cable](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-nearest-bungee-jump-to-san-jose-with-canopy-ziplines-and-long-superman-cable.a1375435.activity-details) - [Whitewater Rafting Class II & III](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whitewater-rafting-class-ii-iii.a2126531.activity-details) - [Pacuare River Costa Rica Rafting Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-real-pacuare-river-costa-rica-rafting-tour.a1354048.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Vara Blanca? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vara Blanca #### Barva Volcano Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Barva Volcano, a lovely green space in Vara Blanca. Savor the top-notch restaurants and charming coffeehouses while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Barva-Volcano-Vara-Blanca.d553248635019337011.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Vara Blanca ![Collared Aracari These ones are hard to photograph at eye level. I was lucky enough capture this magfnificent bird at eye level. Visit my full gallery at https://creativenatureart.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180434/52979d9b-cccc-4401-aa43-6985b6e1ae61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guapiles ![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![Bromeliad - San Jose de la Montana, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140721/6afb2a60-9cc7-47a3-8efb-ca1b803a4c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Jose De La Montana ![Traditional Costa Rican cart --the colors & patterns are so unique! #patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265000/20671c5c-f464-43c2-95fd-504d7ce0cc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla ![Flora abounds. Hard to take it all in!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/519095406936721232/220f6481-0093-4dad-90df-1c4a2b16a4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Virgen ![Rain in rainforest, Rara Avis, Las Horquetas, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974498484/110c019d-2593-48d9-89d3-8ebd8186fcd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Las Horquetas ![Aerial View of Perez Zeledon, San Isidro del General, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924138/5825477c-8b33-4fa5-9837-56eec0883906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Isidro ![Interior view, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, Cartago, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829115259523444736/98a0e139-1780-4b80-9d4d-6486aa70759e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ángeles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vara Blanca worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vara Blanca? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vara Blanca? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vara Blanca? ### What are some activities to do in Vara Blanca with kids? > - [Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) > - [Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details) > - [Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aerial-tram-tour-half-day-pass-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details) > - [San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details) > - [Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details) ### What to do in Vara Blanca for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vara Blanca? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - [Hotels near Barva Volcano ](https://www.expedia.com/Barva-Volcano-Hotels.0-l553248635019337011-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Cabin Rentals in Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Cabins.d553248635974547336-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [4 Star Hotels in Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/4Star-Santo-Domingo-Hotels.s40-0-d553248635974547336.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Santo Domingo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Hotels.d553248635974547336.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Farmstay in Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Agritourism.d553248635974547336-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Gay friendly Hotels in Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d553248635974547336-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Apartments in Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo-Apartments.d553248635974547336-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Flights to Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santo-Domingo.d553248635974547336.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Barva Volcano ](https://www.expedia.com/Barva-Volcano-Vara-Blanca.d553248635019337011.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Santo Domingo ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo.dx553248635974547336) - [Santo Domingo Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Santo-Domingo.d553248635974547336.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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