Costa Rica, located in the middle of America, has been and still is the favorite destination for those souls looking for peace, tranquility and security amid the insurmountable beauty of nature.
The reduced territory bound to the biodiversity, allows us to offer a wide range of attractions to our visitors. Costa Rica is much more than sun and beach. Those who visit our country discover a universe that easily one can live a totally different experience. In our earth it is from the moor until the rain forest, it is possible to enjoy exotic and paradisiacal beaches, imposing and majestic volcanoes, rivers and to develop activities and adventure sports as canopy, rafting, surf, bird observation, horse riding in the mountains, walks, mountain bike, just to mention a few.
By the geographic position, Costa Rica is indicated like a biological and cultural bridge. It is a rich country in flora and fauna. We have a 5% of the biodiversity of the planet. All these elements make us attract more and more visitor’s ant to occupy in the world a privileged place as a tourist destination
Discover with us the region of Costa Rica with the most economic activity, where two thirds of the population resides, and where the governing cities of the beautiful provinces of San José, Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago are situated, each with privileged characteristics and wide variety of services, converting them into unique places which impress from the first moment. The main part of the manufacturing and financial industry, the Juan Santamaría International Airport, major buildings, universities, medical centers and commercial complexes are located in this area.
For those seeking a tranquil environment near the capital, or those who prefer to enjoy advantages of a city style vacation, the central valley offers a great variety of alternatives in lodging, sites of interests to tourists, natural attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The one day tours that can be enjoyed from this area operate daily with regular departures from the main hotels of San José, each allowing you to experiment the three main components of the magic of Costa Rica: its varied natural wealth, the friendliness of its people, and its unequaled tropical flavor.
In Northern Costa Rica you’ll find vast countryside, miles of rice and sugarcane plantations, cattle pastures and authentic cowboys. The Northern Zone is the agricultural center of Costa Rica where the fields and plantations outnumber the people. Although the population density is lower in the Northern Zone than other regions in Costa Rica, you’ll still find a lot of people and activity in La Fortuna, The Arenal Volcano National Park, Sarapiquí.
Northern Costa Rica is best for nature lovers looking for incredible hiking, birding, wildlife spotting and adventure tours in the rainforest. Although you won’t find any beaches, you’ll find incredible spas around the Arenal Volcano and thousands of tropical plants and animals. You’ll forget about the beach and become fully immersed in nature on your Costa Rica vacation in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica.
One of Costa Rica’s most visited places is Monteverde. Monteverde is home to one of the rarest habitats on Earth, the cloud forest, and an astounding variety of flora and fauna. You'll feel like you're on top of the world, but really, you've reached the central point of the nation's continental divide. In Monteverde, Costa Rica, the sun-kissed faces of beach dwelling locals are replaced by the warm smiles of farmers, artists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts—particularly in the small yet pleasant town of Santa Elena.
There is more than one way to enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica's cloud forests, so whatever your energy level or ability, you won't find yourself excluded from this experience. Hike down forest trails; choose a canopy tour with a suspension bridge; or take aerial photographs from the vantage point of a sky tram.
Located in the far northwest corner of Costa Rica, Guanacaste's geographical features are diverse and exotic. With endless options for recreation, there are countless reasons why locals and international visitors alike travel to Guanacaste.
The region of the Northern Pacific is a land of beautiful landscapes made up of bays, gulfs, hills splattered with forests and cliffs, panoramic routes, volcanoes, wild rivers, beautiful beaches of gray, fine dark, white and golden sands bathed by a blue sea of clear waters, rich in fishes and seashore birds, with mainly of gentle waves.
The climate is very hot and dry during the summer, which usually last from December to April, and hot and humid during the rest of the year. Guanacaste is blessed with a landscape of plains and dusty dry coasts from January to April which become very green and wet during the rainy season. In this idyllic region, the positive energy of the radiant sun, which shines long hours of the day, combined with the hot temperatures, invites you to enjoy the warm waters and the blue sea. Visit the national parks while on the beach!
Perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Costa Rica, the Central Pacific region of the country is also the most easily accessible. Just a short distance from the capital San Jose either by domestic airplane or by car, this area is known for its beautiful beaches, touristy coastal resort towns and fantastic surfing opportunities. Offering visitors a plethora of activities to enjoy, including sportfishing and sunbathing, undoubtedly, the biggest crowd puller of this area is the wonderful Manuel Antonio National Park.
Hills covered with green forests compose the common landscape of the area. Some of the features which have made Manuel Antonio one of the places most preferred by the tourists are the white sand beaches, cliffs, rivers, rain forests, the large variety of animal life, and the hot climate.
Considered one of the most virgin regions of the country, the Southern Pacific encompasses one of the areas of major biodiversity in Costa Rica: the Corcovado National Park. Nature in its maximum expression… alive, exuberant, greened in every detail of the jungle growth. The area is covered in rainforest that extends to some of the most beautiful beaches one could imagine. The zone starts to the north at Dominical which is a fun little surf village with dirt roads and a lot of character.
Uvita, to the south of Dominical, is the main entrance to Marino Ballena National Park which is home to spectacularly beautiful beaches and also a major breeding zone for Humpback whales during a few months every year. The Osa Peninsula is home to Corcovado National Park, which is one of the most biologically intense areas in the world. Drake Bay and Puerto Jimenez are the best home bases for accessing the park, though most prefer Drake for the amazing beaches, access to Cano Island and nicer lodges.
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a beautiful region that is generally less developed and touristy than the Pacific side. It is the region of most rainfall in the country and this factor, combined with high temperatures, makes the evaporation and humidity quite high throughout the year. The weather here is in stark contrast to the other side as the best weather is in September and October. The colorful Caribbean culture is also quite different as most locals are of Afro-Caribbean descent giving the area a reggae-Rasta vibe.
Puerto Viejo, a surf oriented seaside village, is the most popular destination in this region and is located along the southern coast. Playa Cahuita is a popular destination for those seeking quiet jungle-lined beaches. Tortuguero is located on the northern Caribbean coast within Tortuguero National Park. It is one of the best wildlife observation areas in the country and a primary nesting location for Atlantic Green Sea Turtles from mid-July through mid-October.
With a mesh of Tico and Afro-Caribbean culture, Limon Province displays a unique side of Costa Rica.