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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica

Costa Rica

4.3
Adventure Nature Wildlife
Tiny in terms of land area, Costa Rica is astoundingly diverse when it comes to culture and natural attractions. In a country called "Rich Coast", it's no surprise most Costa Rica vacations dedicate at least a few days to picturesque Pacific and Caribbean beaches, ideal for water sports and relaxation. Few small countries offer such a range of landscapes, allowing tourists to observe towering volcanoes while soaking away their worries in a hot spring, or hike into dense rainforests in the morning and surf at a modern resort in the afternoon. A trip to Costa Rica also lets you discover pristine national parks, ensuring plenty of chances to view wildlife from the comfort of eco-friendly lodges packed with amenities even ardent nature lovers secretly desire. Costa Rica is in Central America. Put Costa Rica at the heart of your travel plans by using our Costa Rica trip planner.
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Top Costa Rica tours
Aerial Tram and Zipline Tour from Jaco BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $79
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11-Day Tour from San Jose: Monteverde Cloud Forest and Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Parks BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,358
4.5
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Duration: 11 days
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Tortuguero Canal Eco Cruise and Banana Plantation Shore Excursion from Limon BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $63
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Places to visit in Costa Rica

La Fortuna de San Carlos BEST FOR: Nature, Adventure, Wildlife
Monteverde BEST FOR: Adventure, Wildlife, Nightlife
Manuel Antonio BEST FOR: Beaches, Adventure, Nightlife
Tortuguero BEST FOR: Nature, Nightlife, Museums
Jaco BEST FOR: Adventure, Beaches, Classes
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Regions of Costa Rica

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Popular things to do in Costa Rica

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Tabacon Hot Springs
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.4
Duration: 6​h
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
4.5
Duration: 6​h
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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
4.4
Duration: 8​h
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Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
4.2
Duration: 4​h

Nature in Costa Rica

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Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
Vara Blanca
4.4
Duration: 4​h
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano National Park
3.6
Duration: 5​h
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La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Poas Volcano
Poas Volcano National Park
4.1
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Costa Rica

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Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Samara Beach
Playa Samara
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal
4.5
Duration: 4​h
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Puerto Viejo Beach
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
3.7
Duration: 6​h

Hidden gems in Costa Rica

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Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro
4.5
Duration: 6​h
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Rincon de La Vieja National Park
Province of Guanacaste
4.4
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
Area de Conservacion Guanacaste
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Venado Caves
Arenal Volcano National Park
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Wildlife in Costa Rica

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Proyecto Asis
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Fishing Charters & Tours
Quepos
4.6
Duration: 8​h
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Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands
Area de Conservacion Guanacaste
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Tamarindo
4.7
Duration: 4​h 30​min

Beaches in Costa Rica

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Barrigona Beach
Playa Samara
4.7
Duration: 4​h
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Nosara Beach (Playa Guiones)
Nosara
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Playa Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa
4.4
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Kids Saving the Rain Forest
Quepos
4.4
Duration: 3​h
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Samara-Carrillo Info Center
Playa Samara
4.8
Duration: 30​min
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Luxury Atv Tours
Tamarindo
4.9
Duration: 4​h
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Syltravel Day Tours
San Jose
4.8
Duration: 6​h
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