Best overall
La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 89 · from $50
Things to do in Playa Hermosa, compared
We rank 377 experiences in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day at 89 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $35 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Direct Transfer Guanacaste Hotel to Liberia Airport
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 71 · from $35
Best with kids
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 79 · from $145
Best short trip
2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $40
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day | 89 | Exceptional | $50 | 3h | 5.0/5 (148) | Free to 24h before |
| White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal | 86 | Exceptional | $113 | 8h | 4.9/5 (157) | Free to 24h before |
| Guachipelin Zipline, River Tubing, Horseback Ride, Hot springs & Lunch Combo | 84 | Exceptional | $155 | 8h | 4.8/5 (273) | Free to 24h before |
| 2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco | 84 | Exceptional | $40 | 2h | 4.9/5 (129) | Free to 24h before |
| Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour | 84 | Exceptional | $225 | 8h | 4.9/5 (266) | Free to 24h before |
| La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation | 84 | Exceptional | $140 | 7h | 4.9/5 (151) | Free to 24h before |
| Adventure Combo Tour: Horses, Tubing, Zipline & Hot Springs | 83 | Exceptional | $190 | 8h | 4.9/5 (172) | Free to 24h before |
| Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco | 83 | Exceptional | $104 | 5h | 4.7/5 (352) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Excursion to Tenorio Volcano Sloths and Coffee Experience | 82 | Exceptional | $269 | 10h | 5.0/5 (102) | Free to 24h before |
| Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary | 80 | Exceptional | $187 | 7h | 4.9/5 (127) | Free to 24h before |
| Land of Senses (Waterfalls, Hike, Thermals, Lunch) by Sensoria | 80 | Exceptional | $152 | 6h | 4.9/5 (102) | Free to 24h before |
| Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $132 | 4.5h | 4.7/5 (412) | Free to 24h before |
| Skip the Line: Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Animal Sanctuary Discovery Ticket | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $55 | 2h | 4.6/5 (883) | Free to 24h before |
| Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $132 | 4.5h | 4.6/5 (685) | Free to 24h before |
| VOLCANO COMBO TOUR: 7 activities in 1 day + Natural hot springs. | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $210 | 10h | 5.0/5 (48) | Free to 24h before |
| Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $145 | 3h | 4.7/5 (1,499) | Free to 24h before |
| Diamante Adventure Park - Ocean View Zip Line | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $92 | 2h | 4.7/5 (645) | Free to 24h before |
| Full Day Class II-III Rafting and Canyoning Rappelling from La Fortuna-Arenal | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $199 | 9h | 5.0/5 (51) | Free to 24h before |
| Quad bike tours with Fidel at the JW Marriott Costa Elena | 78 | Strongly Recommended | $90 | 2h | 5.0/5 (99) | Free to 24h before |
| Healing Thermals (Thermals & Lunch) by Sensoria | 77 | Strongly Recommended | $152 | 6h | 4.8/5 (105) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.