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Reasons To
Visit Costa Rica

  • Adventure activities

    Whilst Costa Rica is famed for its natural beauty, there are also plenty of ways to explore the country for those seeking a bit more of an adrenalin rush. Canopy zip-line tours, white water rafting, quad biking along deserted Pacific beaches, horseriding, hiking to pristine lakes and forests, mountain biking and kayaking are just a few of the options available.

    Adventure activities

  • Ecotourism

    Costa Rica has long been heralded as a pioneer in ecotourism, with over a quarter of the country being protected as a national park or reserve. Whilst many hotels elsewhere in the world will wave the ecotourism flag with little or no real credentials, things are different in Costa Rica, where hotels can gain accreditation from a national board for implementing green practices.

    Ecotourism

  • Turtles

    July to October is the nesting season for the endangered Green Turtle, when the turtles come up on to Tortuguero beach at night to lay their eggs. It is possible to arrange trips at night to witness this fantastic natural phenomenon, and it really is a wonderful sight to see these peaceful giants so close up.

    Turtles

  • Volcanoes

    There are over 200 volcanoes in Costa Rica, many remaining active and fascinating to explore. Their landscapes range from dramatic jagged moonscapes to verdant tropical rainforest, conical in shape to rugged and barren with ancient magma flows and crater lakes. At Arenal, in particular, you may even be able to glimpse live lava flows and hear gas eruptions.

    Volcanoes

  • White water rafting

    Rafting in Costa Rica is simply spectacular and there are numerous places to try it, suitable for all levels. The Pacuare River, in particular, is the most challenging. It is a thrilling experience in a stunning setting as the surrounding tropical rainforest provides your backdrop for this adventure, complete with narrow gulleys and beautiful waterfalls along the way.

    White water rafting

  • Wildlife

    The wildlife is simply spectacular in Costa Rica and you have real chances of seeing tapirs, sloth, ocelots, coatis, caiman, numerous species of monkey, margay, turtles, iguanas, frogs, butterflies, not to mention more than 850 species of birds.

    Wildlife

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Tailor-made holidays to Costa Rica

Small and safe but full of adventure and activities to experience there really is a staggering amount to see in Costa Rica. There are smouldering volcanoes, lush tropical forests, serene cloud-forests, unspoiled beaches and a diverse range of flora and fauna on show everywhere in a riot of vivid colours. From river-floating to rafting and canopy walk-ways to zip-lining it is a country that caters for all tastes and ages.

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14 Days from £1,995pp

Visit Costa Rica's most well-known highlights including Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde cloud-forest.

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15 Days from £2,645pp

A two week wildlife-focussed trip taking in the wonderfully diverse regions of the Central Volcanic range, the Monteverde Cloudforest, Manuel Antonio's tropical coastal forests and the remotely beautiful Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica's jewel in the crown for wildlife.

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15 Days from £2,915pp

For such a small country, Costa Rica is home to an astonishing variety of birdlife, and has rightly earned its world renown as a key destination for birding and wildlife enthusiasts. This two week trip staying in well appointed birding lodges explores four key habitats in lesser visited regions to maximise bird-watching opportunities.

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Practical Info

Flight time from UK

Approx. 13 hours (via the USA or Europe)

Recommended airlines

Iberia

Timezone

GMT-6 hours

When To Go

Jan
The best time to travel
Feb
The best time to travel
Mar
The best time to travel
Apr
The best time to travel
May
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Jun
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Jul
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Aug
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Sep
Travel is not recommended
Oct
Travel is not recommended
Nov
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Dec
The best time to travel
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