Costa Rica Destinations

Seven distinct Costa Ricas. Which one is yours?

Costa Rica is smaller than West Virginia — yet it holds more ecosystems, more microclimates, and more biodiversity per square kilometre than almost anywhere on earth. The region you choose shapes everything about your trip.

Guanacaste

The sunniest corner of Costa Rica and the easiest to get right.

White sand beaches, world-class surf, dry tropical forest, and a direct international airport. The most accessible region in the country — and consistently the most popular for good reason.

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Manuel Antonio

Small park. Enormous impression.

One of the world's most celebrated national parks pressed against the Pacific. Monkeys on the beach, sloths in the trees, and a coastline that justifies every superlative ever written about it.

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Arenal & La Fortuna

A perfect volcano. Natural hot springs. More adventure than a week can hold.

The adventure capital of Costa Rica. Zip-lining, white-water rafting, canyoning, hanging bridges, and hot springs fed by an active volcano — all within an hour of the same town.

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Caribbean Coast

Most tourists skip this side. That's your advantage.

A completely different country from the Pacific side. Afro-Caribbean culture, Creole cooking, jungle rivers, sea turtle nesting beaches, and a pace that the rest of Costa Rica has largely forgotten.

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Central Valley

Everyone lands here. Almost no one stops long enough to see it.

San José and the surrounding valley hold the best infrastructure, healthcare, restaurants, and cultural life in Costa Rica. The coffee farms, cloud forests, and volcanoes surrounding the city are world-class destinations in their own right.

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Nicoya Peninsula

People live past 100 here. There's a reason for that.

One of the world's five Blue Zones — designated for the unusually long, healthy lives of its residents. Exceptional surf breaks, wellness retreats, yoga communities, and a pace of life that does something to you.

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Osa Peninsula

National Geographic called it the most biologically intense place on earth.

The last true wilderness in Costa Rica. Corcovado National Park holds 2.5% of the world's biodiversity on 0.001% of its surface. Remote, demanding, and unlike anything else you've ever experienced.

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How regions work together in your plan.

Most great Costa Rica trips combine two or three regions. Here are common combinations we build — and why they work.

The Classic North

Guanacaste + Arenal

Pacific & Adventure

Manuel Antonio + Arenal + Central Valley

Two Coasts

Guanacaste + Caribbean Coast

Off the Beaten Path

Osa Peninsula + Caribbean Coast

Wellness & Nature

Nicoya Peninsula + Arenal

The Grand Tour

Central Valley + Arenal + Guanacaste + Manuel Antonio

Not sure which region is right for you?

That's exactly what the free consultation is for. Twenty minutes and we'll know more about which region fits you than three hours of research would tell you.