Places to visit

Locations:

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio combines tropical rainforest, exotic wildlife, idyllic Pacific coast beaches and luxury resorts.

Osa Peninsula & Corcovado

Covered by pristine primary lowland tropical rainforest, the Osa Peninsula is renowned for its biodiversity & endemic wildlife.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde boasts a huge degree of biodiversity, with hundreds of species of migrating and endemic birds, including the famous but elusive Resplendent Quetzal.

Arenal National Park

Considered as "the place to see", Arenal National Park is well-known for its volcanoes, its lake and abundant wildlife.

Guanacaste

Located in the northwest on the Pacific Ocean, Guanacaste is known for its warm climate, incredible bird watching, and excellent surfing, snorkeling, and beaches.

Tortuguero

Tortuguero is an area of lowland wet tropical forest and mangroves, famous for being the principal nesting site for various species of turtles.

Playa Esterillos

Playa Esterillos is a wide sandy beach located in a secluded part of Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Bajos del Toro

Bajos del Toro is a small village nestled in the lush, forest covered mountains north of San Jose.

San Jose

San Jose lies amidst the central mountains, dividing the country between its Pacific, Caribbean coasts and its lowlands.

Alajuela and Sarapiqui

Alajuela provides a base from which to visit the Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens.

Tenorio Volcano National Park

Created in 1995, the Tenorio Volcano National Park is one of Costa Rica's best kept secrets. Taking its name from the still active Tenorio volcano, the park offers stunning river views, waterfalls, wildlife spotting and great hiking.

Nicoya Peninsula

Explore the jungle-clad hills of the southern tip of Guanacaste, with stunning beaches and excellent hotels and lodges.

Caribbean Coast

Stunning white sandy beaches, excellent boutique hotels and a relaxed Afro-Caribbean atmosphere - perfect for beach lovers.

Pacuare

An area of outstanding natural beauty on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica including the wild Pacuare River offering a wide range of adventure sports and activities