Top 8 nature & wildlife things to do in Filadelfia

1. Birdwatching tour at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park from Guanacaste

Three hours in a small group — explore Mistico Arenal Park’s bird-rich canopies and hanging bridges, with expert guidance and a chance to see over 450 bird species.

2. Arenal Volcano hike and zipline tour from Guanacaste

Full-day tour featuring a hike around Arenal Volcano and a high-speed zipline experience through the rainforest canopy.

3. Private Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges tour from Guanacaste

Half-day private tour — walk suspended bridges and forest trails in Mistico Park, guided observation of wildlife and views of Arenal Volcano included.

4. Volcano hot springs, mud baths, and river floating tour

Full-day tour from Filadelfia — visit Miravalles Volcano, enjoy hot springs and mud baths, and float down a scenic river, with lunch and transport included.

5. Hiking and hot springs at Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Four hours of hiking through diverse ecosystems, followed by relaxation in hot springs and a lunch stop, located in Rincón de la Vieja National Park.

“Duck was a fantastic guide. He picked us up from our rental condo and the experience began immediately. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Costa Rica during our journey. Once we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect. We loved every aspect of this tour. When we come back to Costa Rica, Duck will be the first person we contact for new adventures. Thank you for everything. Pura Vida.”— christinamJ1019TK

6. One-day adventure with hot springs near Rincón de la Vieja

Eight activities in one day, including 9 cable zip lines, hiking, water slide, buffet lunch, horseback riding, and natural hot springs relaxation.

“This experience was incredible. Michelle proved to be a fantastic tour guide, always present when we needed her and took some wonderful photos of our family.”— michellemM2283PY

7. Rio Celeste tubing and waterfall day trip from La Fortuna

A full-day trip featuring tubing on Rio Celeste, the stunning turquoise waterfall, and a wildlife tour, including lunch and regional snacks.

“My day in Costa Rica was incredible. We encountered stunning wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Carlos was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable, while Layma excelled at explaining what we observed and assisting with excellent photo opportunities. I strongly recommend this company.”— 208tiffaneed

8. Half-day Palo Verde National Park boat safari from Tamarindo

Five hours total, round-trip van from Tamarindo, 2-hour boat safari, accompanied by a local guide, plus lunch and pottery demonstration from the Chorotega.

“Our experience with the knowledgeable guide JC and driver Fernando was fantastic. We encountered a wide variety of wildlife, including American crocodiles, several species of monkeys, fishing birds, lizards, and more. The lunch provided was also delightful. Thank you, Blue Zone Tours.”— 741forest_sa