9 Cheap Things to do in Costa Rica for Budget Travelers

Costa Rica is expensive. There’s no hiding that fact and it’s something most people are surprised about as they assume since it’s in Central America, that automatically equals cheap. Unfortunately that’s not the case and it’s one of the things you must know about Costa Rica before visiting.

However, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy Costa Rica on a budget. There are a handful of fun and cheap things to do in Costa Rica!

All prices are in USD. Post updated June 2020.

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Map

Here is a map of the places I mention below.

Visit National Parks

With over 20 national parks in the country, visiting any one of them is a must. Each national park has something special whether it’s a volcano, beach, waterfall or something else. Visiting national parks is one of the best cheap things to do in Costa Rica! Entrance fees vary for each park but they are relatively inexpensive.

Cahuita National Park is actually…