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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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Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

The Monteverde locale is world famous for its cloud forest and, although generally associated solely with the reserve that carries its name, it actually covers a much larger area stretching from Volcan Arenal to the east down to the low hills of Guanacaste in the west.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

Surround yourself with pristine forest and a huge variety of flora and fauna in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, as you walk through along a trail with your guide and learn about the many different species along the way.

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Monteverde Night Tour

  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

This fascinating night tour allows you to see the wildlife around Monteverde quite literally in a different light. Spot a huge variety of nocturnal animals, including insects, tarantulas, snakes, sloths, sleeping toucans and bats.

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Selvatura Walkways and Butterfly Garden

  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

See the Selvatura cloud forest reserve from a totally unique perspective via a system of raised canopy walkways. This trip also includes time at the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, which is home to over 50 different species of butterfly from all over Costa Rica.

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Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Ziplining

  • Outdoor Activities
  • Wildlife & Nature

Explore the Selvatura cloud forest from a unique perspective. Follow the canopy walways through each different level of the forest and traverse the exciting zip lines through the trees.

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