At the heart of Central America, Costa Rica’s commitment to sustainability and its abundant natural wonders, invites eco-conscious travelers to experience a true paradise while supporting environmental conservation.
Costa Rica embraces eco-tourism and protects its rich biodiversity through numerous national parks and reserves, meaning it has an abundance of untouched rainforests and beaches. Here you can explore dense rainforests where exotic wildlife, from howler monkeys to toucans, thrive in their natural habitats.
Or discover the country’s pristine beaches that stretch along both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, inviting visitors to bask in the sun’s warm embrace.
Immerse yourself in the country’s unique culture, where the warmth and friendliness of the Ticos create an inviting atmosphere for all who visit. Taste the flavors of Costa Rican cuisine, influenced by fresh tropical ingredients and a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean influences. Whether you’re hiking through the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, ziplining over the lush canopies, or witnessing the magic of sea turtles nesting on secluded beaches, Costa Rica offers sustainable adventurers an extraordinary experience that connects them with the country’s natural wonders and the vibrant spirit of its people.
| COSTA RICA | |
|---|---|
| Capital: | San José |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Population: | 5 million |
| Currency: | Costa Rican Colón (CRN) |
| Time Zone: | UTC - 7 |
| Main Airports: | Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) |
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) | |
| Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) |
San Jose and surroundings
San Jose is a very interesting city that combines history and tradition – with museums, spaces dedicated to the original cultures of the country, sacred and profane buildings, ancient markets – with the modernity of trendy neighborhoods, bars, restaurants and clubs of various kinds.
If you are interested in more active tourism, there are many options, including the active volcanoes Poas and Irazu and the rainforest of Braulio Carrillo Park
Don’t forget that in the area around the capital you can visit plantations and farms where coffee is produced (according to some the best in the world).
Cartago
If you are interested in history, do not miss the oldest city in the country, Cartago, capital at the time of Spanish domination, witness of the deep religious sentiment of the population since it preserves the main Catholic temple of Costa Rica, the Basilica of Nuestra Senora of Los Angeles
Cordillera of Talamanca
For lovers of mountain walks and birdwatching, we recommend a stay in San Gerardo de Dota, a splendid village surrounded by mountains where you will discover extraordinary wooded landscapes. Of note is the trek to Cerro Buenavista, the highest mountain in the country (3,491 m.)
Monteverde
This area – located in the northwest of the country – is known for the biodiversity of the cloud forest which is home to an infinite number of wildlife species, such as jaguars, ocelots and beautiful colorful feathered quetzals. Marked trails wind through fields of ferns and orchids, and above are suspension bridges for walking above the forest canopy.
This is the right place to discover rural life and some typical products such as cocoa and sugar cane.
La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
The area of La Fortuna, dominated by the majestic Arenal Volcano, is one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica for its natural and geological wealth. Hikes in the rain forest, boat tour on Lake Arenal or relaxation in the hot springs fed by waters from the volcano are the highlights of this area.
Rincón dela Vieja
At over 34,000 acres, Rincón de la Vieja has room for two volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna.
A number of activities can be enjoyed such as hiking, enjoying hot springs and waterfalls, thermal mud, swimming, picnicking…
The coast of the provinces of Guanacaste (north Pacific) and Puntarenas (central and south Pacific) offers guests an incredible variety of splendid beaches with different characteristics, there is something for all tastes: lovers of relaxation and family stays, seaside resorts with clubs and nitelife, coves suitable for snorkeling, wide beaches bathed by long surfing waves… Whatever you seek you will find it, not to mention sunsets over the pacific that will take your breath away!
Two National Parks should be remembered for their extraordinary wealth of flora and fauna: Manuel Antonio and the Marino Ballena Park, where it is possible to see the whales that migrate in these warm waters, dolphins, sea turtles and much more…
The pristine rainforests and the rugged natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula make this region among the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica.
Declared ‘one of the most biologically intense places on earth’ by the National Geographic Magazine, the Osa Peninsula along with Drake Bay have today, become the premier eco-tourism destination in Central America.
The southern most peninsula in Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula is a secluded nature wonderland, playing home to many of the country’s rare and endangered animal and bird species including the puma, jaguar, Harpy Eagle and Scarlet Macaw.
With a large chunk of the peninsula forming the Corcovado National Park, this area has the single largest expanse of a lowland tropical rainforest in Central America and is one of the tallest rainforests in the world.
Tortuguero National Park
Protecting over 22 miles of beach strip beginning from the mouth of the River Tortuguero south to Parisimina, this national park is 19,000 hectares and is a key nesting area for leatherback sea turtles, hawksbill sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles as well. Declared a national park in 1970 to protect the green turtle population of the world from extinction, this park is also a wildlife sanctuary for monkeys, jaguars, green macaws, tapirs, and a variety of other mammals, birds and reptiles.
Home to around 170 species of reptiles and amphibians, this park is also the habitat of 60 species of mammals and 300 different species of birds as well.
The Caribbean beaches
Puerto Viejo is a charming seaside resort in the Atlantic area (South Atlantic) where life is marked by slow Afro-Caribbean rhythms and movements are mainly by bicycle. The coast of white beaches, palm trees, turquoise sea invite you to idleness…
A few kilometers away is the Cahuita Park which protects the tropical forest, as well as the flora and fauna of the Caribbean, here you can find the largest coral reef in the country.
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