You could be in Costa Rica for years and never do it all, thanks largely to the country’s dynamic and varied landscape. At Cocos Island, divers seek ... Read More
You could be in Costa Rica for years and never do it all, thanks largely to the country’s dynamic and varied landscape. At Cocos Island, divers seek out intimate experiences with hammerhead sharks, while the Pacuare River offers white-knuckle, Class V rapids. Those seeking Costa Rica’s more laid-back pura vida lifestyle may eschew ziplines for bird-watching from the hotel hammock, cocktail sipping, or a Costa Rican coffee tour. Budget-friendly attractions are plentiful, as so much of the country is simply wild, breathtaking scenery meant to be admired.
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Sibu Chocolate
Those with a sweet tooth should make time for Sibu, an education center focused on all things chocolate, with a worthwhile tasting experience offered... Read More
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Café Cristina
Coffee has been an important part of Costa Rican culture since the 18th century, when the “grano de oro” (golden grain) grown in the Central Valley... Read More
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Rafting the Pacuare
The Río Pacuare offers the most thrilling rafting in the country. Experience is not required, but a sense of adventure is must. Rafters on the Pacuare... Read More
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Diving Cocos Island
Advanced divers should reserve time for the daylong trip to Cocos Island. This rugged, uninhabited island and marine park is best known for its... Read More
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Corcovado National Park
Central America’s largest population of scarlet macaws can be found in Corcovado’s 127,000 acres of primary rain forest, among some 400 other bird... Read More
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Cerro Chirripó
Summiting Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica’s tallest peak, is a national rite of passage. The 12,533-foot-tall mountain promises serious adventurers stunning... Read More
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Museum of Stone Spheres
Known colloquially as the Balls, these gabbro, limestone, and sandstone spheres are some of the best known (and most mysterious) sculptures from the... Read More
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Tortuguero National Park
An intricate network of jungle canals, lagoons, and beaches is contained within this remote, 47,000-acre coastal presere—and it's accessible only by... Read More
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Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo is one of the most famous surf spots in Costa Rica, thanks largely to its impressive year-round surf. The area is replete with surf schools... Read More
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Poás Volcano National Park
No other national park in Costa Rica receives as many visitors as the Poás Volcano and its gigantic crater, which measures almost one mile across and... Read More
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San Gerardo de Dota
Despite their reverence for the quetzal—a massive tropical trogon with irridescent green plumage and doe-like eyes—the Mayans nearly drove this bird to... Read More
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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Tabacón was the first hot-springs facility in Costa Rica, and it remains the most impressive. Here, twin rivers are heated by Arenal (one of the world's... Read More
