7 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica at Night

7 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica at Night

The sun sets by 6pm, then what?  Here are some amazing and unique ideas

1. Go Bioluminescent Kayaking

1. Go Bioluminescent Kayaking

Have you ever experienced bioluminescence before?  If not, the Nicoya Peninsula and the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica are the two best places in Costa Rica to experience this.

2. Take a Wildlife Night Tour

2. Take a Wildlife Night Tour

A wildlife night tour is the perfect way to see nocturnal animals. Typically on a wildlife night tour an experienced guide will take you on a night hike through the rainforest.

3. See Sea Turtles Laying Their Egg

3. See Sea Turtles Laying Their Egg

The best places to see this in the evening are in Tortuguero on the Caribbean Coast and just north of Tamarindo on Playa Grande on the Pacific Coast.

4. Relax in a Hot Spring

4. Relax in a Hot Spring

If you plan to visit La Fortuna, we highly suggest visiting a hot spring park. Most of the hot spring parks in town are open until 9 or 10pm at night.

5. Go to a Bar / Pub

5. Go to a Bar / Pub

Every town you visit most likely has a few bar or pub options. Typically, in Costa Rica these are open air places with relaxed vibes..

6. Try a Unique Dining Experience

6. Try a Unique Dining Experience

Costa Rica is filled with amazing restaurants, but some places just stand out as being completely unique and more of an experience than just a meal.

7. Enjoy the Nightlife Scene

7. Enjoy the Nightlife Scene

Costa Rica is known for having a pretty good nightlife scene. This especially applies to bigger towns such as San Jose, Jaco, Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, and Puerto Viejo.

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