Costa Rica

The benchmark for ecotourism in Central America, with volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests and beaches on two oceans all in one country.

Costa Rica lies in Central America, with the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and is known for its well-developed national park system and rich biodiversity. Representative destinations include the hot springs and hiking around Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde cloud forest, the beaches and monkeys of Manuel Antonio, turtle nesting at Tortuguero, and the pristine rainforest of Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula, while the Guanacaste coast is ideal for surfing and beach vacations. December to April is the dry season and the peak tourist season. The main international gateways are Juan Santamaría Airport near San José and Liberia Airport.

Destinations

• San José (Costa Rica)
• Tamarindo (Guanacaste Coast)
• Manuel Antonio
• Osa Peninsula & Corcovado
• La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano
• Monteverde
• Tortuguero
• Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
• Jacó
• Uvita

Itineraries

• Costa Rica Four Regions Classic Loop – From the Caribbean canals to volcanoes, cloud forests, and Pacific rainforest beaches, experience all four major region…
• Pacific to Volcano Self-Drive 3-Stage Route – Self-drive down to the Pacific coast first, then head up to the cloud forest and Arenal, and finally return to the airp…
• South Pacific & Osa Peninsula Wilderness Adventure – Head south along the coast past Whale Tail beach, take a boat into Drake Bay, explore Corcovado, and snorkel at Caño Is…
• Family Volcano & Beach Dual-Base Tour – Using only La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio as bases, this itinerary minimizes hotel changes while maximizing water activi…
• Panama City to Arenal Northbound Combo Tour – Fly from Panama City to Bocas del Toro, cross the border overland, and travel via Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero to Arenal.
• Costa Rica to Panama Overland Crossing – From San Jose via Tortuguero and the Caribbean coast, cross the border to Bocas del Toro, and travel all the way to the…
• Nicaragua & Costa Rica Multi-Country Tour – Cross the border from Granada and Ometepe Island, then head to Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal.
• Caribbean Coast Canals & Reggae Town – Stay in Tortuguero first to explore the canals and spot sea turtles, then head to Puerto Viejo to enjoy Cahuita and the…
• Guanacaste Volcano to Beach Self-Drive – In and out of Liberia, connecting Rincón de la Vieja, Río Celeste, and Arenal, before wrapping up at a Pacific beach.
• Central Valley Volcano & Coffee Short Route – Stay in San José and take day trips to see Poás and Irazú Volcanoes, then explore the Orosi Valley coffee region and th…