Costa Rica Travel and Destination Guide

Costa Rica Travel and Destination Guide
Highlights
  • Playa Hermosa
  • Rara Avis Rainforest
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
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An eco-tourist's dream, Costa Rica has become synonymous with all an unspoiled tropical paradise can be. Rarely does reality measure up to hype, but Costa Rica certainly comes close. The country's quiet history as a backwater free of colonial excesses has today become a boon, and Costa Rica has cashed in on its purity. And not without merit: blessed with beaches and biodiversity to spare, this is a verdant land of misty volcanoes, roaring rivers and screeching jungles teeming with exotic fauna. Throw in the friendly, educated Ticos (as Costa Ricans are known) and you can see why down here they call it "Pura Vida" - pure life.


Travel Guide for Costa Rica.

Featured Trips in COSTA RICA

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9 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Costa Rica Quest(CRQ)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Soaking in the thermal hot springs of Arenal Volcano, searching ...

Nature called you to Costa Rica—now here you are, suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious monkey. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, melt away in thermal springs or bliss out on a beach—our CEOs will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.

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16 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Costa Rica Adventure(CRA)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Spotting wildlife while cruising through canals, searching for the elusive ...

If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world—explore its volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests and beaches. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound—choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.

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8 days
Trip Style:
YOLO
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Budget Costa Rica(CRBC)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Chilling out on the Pacific, opportunities to go whitewater rafting, ...

Hit two of Costa Rica's famed features—volcanoes and beaches—on this exciting trip that isn't too hard on the wallet. Get the adrenaline pumping in La Fortuna, then soak up the hippie spirit of Montezuma and relax on the beach. While you're free to choose your own adventure and optional adrenaline-inducing activities like waterfall rappelling, your accommodation and transportation are included and our expert CEOs will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials—eight days of maximum Costa Rica at minimum cost.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Costa Rica Explorer(CRE)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Wildlife spotting while cruising the canals of Tortuguero, spectacular volcano ...

Costa Rica has as many microclimates as it does opportunities for active adventures—and this two-week journey will bring you the best of both. There's a visit to a coffee plantation in the cloudforest, but for a bigger jolt try rappelling down waterfalls or fly across ziplines above the treetops. For a different pace, float through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park and visit turtle nesting grounds if you choose. From the Caribbean beaches to the Pacific, this stunning tour embodies some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.

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9 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Costa Rica Volcanoes & Surf(CRVS)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Surfing the waves off the Nicoya Peninsula, views of Arenal ...

Mountain-bike along Lake Arenal with breathtaking volcanic views and catch a wave on this action-packed nine-day tour of Costa Rica. Get your adrenaline pumping with optional extreme sports like whitewater rafting, rappelling and ziplining through the lush jungle canopy. Learn to surf the famous Pacific breaks at Playa Hermosa and enjoy plenty of time to relax on tropical beaches. Throw in the opportunity to see incredible rainforest wildlife and you've got a unique adventure you'll be talking about for years.

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