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

Guanacaste, a symbol of Costa Rica

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&nbsp; sure your visit here fits with your budget, whatever that may be.

Corcovado On Any Budget

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

Stuff of Legend: Costa Rica’s Volcanoes

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.

Samara: Ultimate tranquility

Tortuguero National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

Volcán Tenorio

Nicoya

Bahia Drake is a small coastal village on the Osa Peninsula as well as Corcovado National Park's only "tourist attraction". 

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It's a bit like being at the end of the world, though complete with all the things we tourists require: restaurants, hotels, cabinas and numerous luxury hotels, all usually hidden away behind the local vegetation (the plus side). Visiting this region is by far my best memory of my trip to Costa Rica It is adventure with a capital A here. At the beach at Bahia Drake, which is lined with coconut palms and virtually deserted, you could imagine yourself in the world of Robinson Crusoe. It's an ideal place for walks amongst tropical vegetation and for observing wildlife, especially whales and dolphins etc. These can often be observed in the bay and around Isla del Caño, a small local island. Where surfing is concerned, there are some exceptional spots around the mouth of the Sierpe River.

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