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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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Excursions in Costa Rica: CATIE Agricultural Research Station

Enjoy a guided tour of CATIE, one of the leading tropical and agricultural research stations in the world. Walk the winding paths, spotting many tropical bird, insect and reptile species along the way, and learn about the cutting-edge research and techniques being used by the centre.

Turrialba, Costa Rica
Turrialba, Costa RicaCATIE Agricultural Research Station, TurrialbaCATIE Agricultural Research Station, TurrialbaCATIE Agricultural Research Station, Turrialba

CATIE Agricultural Research Station

Turrialba, Costa Rica
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

The Centre for Tropical Agronomy Research and Teaching, or CATIE, is one of the leading tropical and agricultural research stations in the world. The 2,000 acre research plantation focuses on experimenting with the introduction of crops which have economic potential, ranging from over 2,500 different varieties.

During the tour of the research station, a guide will show you around the extensive plantations and gardens of CATIE, which display coffee, cacao, pejibayes, herbs, tropical fruits and many other species. Its paths also offer excellent conditions for spotting tropical birds such as toucans and oropendulum birds, as well as other wildlife such as butterflies and lizards.

Your guide will take you through the botanical gardens where you will find a century old Kapok tree, towering stalks of bamboo, dripping orchids and colourful bromeliads.

After the walk you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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