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  • 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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Visit Corcovado & Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

The Osa Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most unique and remote areas - tucked away in the south-west it is much less accessible than other parts of the country, which only adds to its appeal. The biological diversity in the area is huge, much of it protected since 1975 as the Corcovado National Park.

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{E266160D-D845-4588-BB3E-342F3685456B}La Leona Eco Lodge

A rustic, remote tented camp set on the southern coast of the Osa Peninsula, La Leona Eco Lodge offers simple, environmentally-friendly accommodation in an idyllic location.

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{EF58101F-126C-46E6-9612-873ECC5D5CC0}Esquinas Rainforest Lodge

Located just 45 minutes from Golfito in the heart of the rainforest in Piedras Blancas National Park, the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge offers 14 simply-furnished cabanas and a great range of excursions and wildlife watching options.

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{1CAF2D38-9403-4763-9456-0CF964255A5E}Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is a 165-acre reserve located on the Golfo Dulce within the lush rainforest of Piedras Blancas National Park. Reachable only by boat, this is a beautiful place to experience nature and adventure sports for enthusiasts of all levels.

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{2204B237-760B-4AF4-BB49-5A97186ADA09}Bosque del Cabo

Bosque del Cabo is located in the Matapalo area of the Osa Peninsula. Its spectacular cliff-top setting and 10 comfortable, well-appointed bungalows and villas make it ideal for relaxing and exploring the surrounding region.

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{C3D33027-1EB7-431B-8EC2-D5B2BA10E101}Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

A beautiful property, the lodge is located in a private reserve on the edge of the Corcovado National Park. The 14 deluxe bungalows and suites are dotted around pristine gardens with views...

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{612C4495-A3AD-4AC4-9994-A25B333FCB26}El Remanso

El Remanso consists of 12 cabins built on a steep hill that runs down to the coast. Each room is simple but very comfortable and extremely spacious, and there are fantastic wildlife excursions offered to guests.

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{A40D01AD-C32B-4C12-858A-FBCAEEE28935}Lapa Rios

On the southernmost tip of the Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios is built over 100 metres above the sea, sitting above the canopy of the surrounding tropical dry forest. The main lodge and 16...

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