Travelling Costa Rica: travel guide and advice

7 reasons to travel to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a haven of peace in Central America. Make the most of the tranquility and the many activities in nature offered by this country. There are so many different landscapes that will never cease to amaze you.

1.
See the advances they have made towards sustainable development
2.
Go and explore a place where National Parks make up 25% of the country.
3.
Explore an amazing tropical forest
4.
Laze on the many beaches on both coasts
5.
Watching the Leatherbacks
6.
Understanding how chocolate is made
7.
Meeting friendly people

Travel ideas

Two Weeks in the Central American Gem

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Road Trip through Cloud Forests and Volcanoes

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Road Trip For Families With Teens

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Classic Itinerary

Approx. 16 days From £2,500

Road Trip For Families With Children

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Luxury Romantic Escape

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Drake Bay

Bahia Drake is a small coastal village on the Osa Peninsula as well as Corcovado...

Laurent Morel

Volcán Tenorio

A wonderful national park with enchanting scenery, a river and a turquoise waterfall,...

Alicia Munoz

Corcovado National Park

The magnificent Corcovado National Park is located on the Osa Peninsula, on the Pacific...

Alicia Munoz

Is this the destination for you?

Here is some advice about your journey to Costa Rica, a country where the abundant natural wildlife is respected and conserved.

You should go if

If you want to see turtles, whales, monkeys, sloths...
You love luxuriant landscapes
You like exploring sea beds
You enjoy eco-tourism
You want to meet friendly local people
You want to explore one of the biggest primary tropical forests in Central America

You shouldn't go if

You don't like rice or kidney beans
You only have a small budget for your trip
You are an unrepentant smoker (very strict anti-smoking laws and few smokers)
You're not keen on insects and reptiles
You want to spend your holidays far away from mass tourism
You don't like heat or humidity

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Guanacaste, a symbol of Costa Rica

There are a multitude of parks in the vast region around the Nicoya Peninsula and the North Pacific. Get ready for picture perfect views.

Laure Alvarez23 April 2018

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Corcovado On Any Budget

On the Osa peninsula, in the south Pacific, Corcovado National Park is one of the jewels of Costa Rica. However, an excursion here can quickly become expensive. Here are ...

Julie Olagnol14 March 2018

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Stuff of Legend: Costa Rica’s Volcanoes

Arguably Costa Rica's most famous residents, these immense volcanoes are well worth a visit.

Laure Alvarez14 March 2018

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Agrotourism in Mastalal

Mastalal, a village in the depths of the rural Costa Rica, is a place unlike anywhere else, where you can truly live alongside nature.

Laure Alvarez14 March 2018

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Adventure in Corcovado National Park

Step into the magic of Corcovado National Park and explore this surprising tropical forest, filled with plants and animals.

Laure Alvarez14 March 2018

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Samara: Ultimate tranquility

White sand beaches, calm, blue waters and rich culture; take the time to stroll around Samara, meeting its people and taking a much needed break on your Costa Rican adven...

Laure Alvarez14 March 2018

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Costa Rica Travel Guide

7 reasons to travel to Costa Rica

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Places of interest

Drake Bay

Volcán Tenorio

Corcovado National Park

Tortuguero National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

Manuel Antonio

Is this the destination for you?

You should go if

You shouldn't go if

Culture and Discovery

Guanacaste, a symbol of Costa Rica

Corcovado On Any Budget

Stuff of Legend: Costa Rica’s Volcanoes

Agrotourism in Mastalal

Adventure in Corcovado National Park

Samara: Ultimate tranquility

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