What are the best things to do in Quepos?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Quepos, Costa Rica. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Why visit Quepos
Travel guide for Quepos, Costa Rica — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Quepos is a stop in Costa Rica, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 60–150 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Budget
Quepos trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 60–150
per person / day
Luxury
USD 175–285+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Quepos, Costa Rica. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Quepos
Estimated total (USD)
$2,355
≈ $1,178 per person · $336 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $110/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Quepos mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 60–150 · luxury 175–285+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Zamir Pizza
Soda Sanchez
El Gran Escape
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Villas Jacquelina
Hotel Casitas Eclipse
Hotel Costa Verde
Hotel Del Mar
Cabinas Mary
Nightlife
- Billfish Sportsbar & Grill
- Bambu Jam
In pictures
Quepos gallery
Photos: Tarrazu at English Wikipedia, TheWolf — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Quepos travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Quepos?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Quepos?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Quepos, depending on how many day trips you want in Costa Rica.
Where should I stay in Quepos?
Popular stays in Quepos include Villas Jacquelina, Hotel Casitas Eclipse, Hotel Costa Verde. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Quepos cost?
On the ground in Quepos (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 60–150, and luxury about 175–285+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Quepos, Costa Rica. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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