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Costa Rica Destination Guide
Arenal
Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena
Arenal is known as the adventure capital of Costa Rica – think ziplining, whitewater rafting, hiking, swimming in waterfalls, and more! The Arenal Volcano serves as the picturesque backdrop and is surrounded by a large national park filled with hiking trails and opportunities to spot wildlife. I recommend this region as a must-visit for any Costa Rica trip.
Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena
Costa Ballena
Located 3.5 hours by car from San Jose on the south pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Costa Ballena (Whale Coast) consists of the towns of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal. This region is more laid back and remote than the Guancaste region but it is a paradise for nature lovers. Where the jungle meets the beach you won't want to miss a vacation to this area.
Guanacaste
Costa Ballena
Guanacaste
The northwestern part of Costa Rica is home to the country’s sunniest and most popular beaches. Fun beach towns and beautiful resorts dot this long string of coastline, the most popular being Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Flamingo, Playa Conchal, Tamarindo, and the Papagayo Peninsula.
Monteverde
Osa Peninsula
Guanacaste
Described by National Geographic as “the jewel in the crown of cloud forests,” the Monteverde Cloud Forest is a green oasis that is home to wildlife like jaguars, ocelots, quetzal, tapir, and more. Constant cloud cover hangs over the canopy, adding an air of mystery as you hike or zipline along wooded paths and rushing waterfalls.
Osa Peninsula
Osa Peninsula
Osa Peninsula
Located at the southern end of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, the Osa Peninsula remains one of the country's most remote destinations. This wild region is worth the trip: to explore the vast rainforest that shelters the country's largest remaining population of jaguars and tapirs, to surf the cerulean waves and take a boat ride through its enormous expanse of mangroves.
San Jose
Osa Peninsula
Osa Peninsula
Costa Rica’s capital city is typically used as a stopover before heading to other areas, but is growing in popularity for travelers! Explore museums displaying indigenous jade and pre-Columbian gold, try one of the countless restaurants, or shop for souvenirs to take back home. Plus, San Jose is a great base for excursions into the surrounding mountains and coffee country.