A journey through articles to explore Costa Rica in depth

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

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 out top tips and advice to make  sure your visit here fits with your budget, whatever that may be.

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

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 adventure.

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

Costa Rica, so fiercely loved by its visitors, can sometimes be a victim of its own success. Some locations can become flooded with tourists during peak season. If this doesn't sound like your ideal trip then a visit to this tranquil, isolated park on the Caribbean Coast is the answer...

Puerto Viejo shows you a different side of Costa Rica. Its atmosphere and climate are quite different to the rest of the country. Enjoy the unique Caribbean atmosphere and lifestyle.

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

Choosing Costa Rica as a honeymoon destination is a way of encouraging sustainable tourism in a country that realises how many natural assets it has, and how much it needs to protect these magical places. One more reason to enjoy this journey to the full.

Costa Rica is a traveller’s paradise with a spectacular range of plants and colourful birdlife, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. With 300 untouched beaches, hidden coves and acres of tropical rainforest, you’ll have plenty to explore.Here are my top 5 things to do when in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!