Costa Rica

Known as the ’Rich Coast’, Costa Rica is a land of mist-shrouded cloud forests, meandering rivers, wild beaches, exotic wildlife and majestic volcanoes.

Costa Rica straddles the heart of Central America with a Caribbean and Pacific coastline. The jewel of Central America is at the forefront of eco and adventure tourism and is home to endangered sea turtles, hundreds of species of birds, mischievous monkeys and jungle cats.

Scott Dunn’s highlights for Costa Rica:

For a taste of adventure when in Costa Rica, stay in the Costa Rican Jungle, on the banks of the Pacuare River, and be sure to try white water rafting for an adrenaline rush
Surfing must be tried during your stay in Costa Rica. Head to Dominical on the western coast for great surf, where warm waters and schools of dolphins mean that even for beginners, surfing is delightful here.
Explore the abundant wildlife and fantastic beaches in the Manuel Antonio National Park, on the western coast of Costa Rica.

This region is a specimen of unprecedented natural beauty, with a vast biodiversity from coconut tree-lined white sandy beaches, to lush rainforest just inland, lagoons to the north and the Talamanca mountain range to the south. It’s ideal for sheer relaxation, as well as surfing, diving and other delights for the more adventurous traveller.

The Guanacaste Province is located to the northwest of Costa Rica on the Pacific coast and is named after the guanacaste tree, the national tree of Costa Rica. It includes several National Parks, as well as fantastic beaches.

Warm Pacific waters and white sandy beaches meet rainforest that grows right down to the shores of the Manuel Antonio National Park, where nature trails take you along the beaches and over a forested rocky promontory. There’s a profusion of wildlife to watch out for here, including sloths, coatimundis, agoutis, white-faced monkeys and the tiny Squirrel Monkey, and plenty to do, from kayaking and w

Located in the north west of the country, the Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most secluded gems. Rugged mountains give way to the stunning blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and some of the most magnificent and wild beaches. The peninsula has been heralded for its wonderful nature reserves, charming hotels and beach resorts, quaint rural towns, picturesque fishing villages, amazing sunsets,

Located in the south west of Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula is one of the most remote and ruggedly beautiful regions in the country. With pristine beaches extending to the bright blue Pacific Ocean and virgin forest, the Osa Peninsula is described by National Geographic as the ’most biologically intense place on Earth’. The main natural attraction of the Osa is the 42,000-hectare Corcovado National

Due to its strategic location, San Jose is the ideal places to use as a base to start or end your journey in Costa Rica. The capital of Costa Rica has a spectacular setting in the middle of the fertile Central Valley, framed by the jagged silhouettes of soaring mountains on all sides. Just 30 minutes outside San Jose is Alajuela, a more rural area, yet still within easy reach of the airport and a

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Costa Rica

Caribbean Coast

Guanacaste

Manuel Antonio

Nicoya Peninsula

Osa Peninsula

San Jose and Central Valley