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Costa Rica without a car

Shuttles and pickups make it easy.

Updated: November 2, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica
Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Pick bases with good tour pickup coverage (La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo) and use shared shuttles between them.

PacuareGetYourGuide

From San José: Pacuare River White Water Rafting Day Trip

Pacuare rafting with pickup from San José.

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TortugueroGetYourGuide

Tortuguero: Canoe Tour in Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero canoe tour.

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