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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: Poas Volcano & Waterfall Gardens

Poas has blasted out three craters in its lifetime and due to constant activity the appearance of the crater changes regularly. It is currently 1500m wide and filled with a crystal blue sulphur pool that is an amazing sight.

Poas Volcano, Costa Rica
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Poas Volcano & Waterfall Gardens

San José & Central Valley, Costa Rica
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

An early start this morning as you begin the drive out into the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica. You will move on to the Poas volcano, one of only four currently active volcanoes in Costa Rica.

Poas has blasted out three craters in its lifetime and due to constant activity the appearance of the crater changes regularly. It is currently 1500m wide and filled with a crystal blue sulphur pool that is an amazing sight - weather permitting! Although impressive, time spent at the crater edge will not be great due to sulphurous gases wafting around.

On returning to San Jose you stop off at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The park has 3.5 kilometres of paved trails leading to 5 magnificent waterfalls and spectacular gardens with information about the plants and their peculiarities. There is also a hummingbird garden that attracts 23 of the 57 species of hummingbirds found in Costa Rica. The birds have become incredibly tame so you can approach within inches. There are educational exhibits that describe in detail the behaviour and physical characteristics of these amazing creatures.

The butterfly observatory is a magnificent enclosure and the largest of its type in the world. In the on-site laboratory it is possible to see these insects as they develop through their lifecycle. There can be up to 4,000 butterflies in the observatory at any one time.

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