Costa Rica Attractions

Costa Rica is an amazingly diverse country of vast contrasts and unrivaled beauty! Nearly 28 percent of the country's 51,000 sq. km is protected in the form of national parks, wildlife refuges and reserves. Within these parks and reserves there are 12 unique climate and life zones which are sandwiched between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and then crossed by the Ring of Fire. The varied terrain, climate and habitats create a plethora of Costa Rica attractions that will amaze even the most seasoned traveler. Click on the links below to read more about these amazing places.

Costa Rica Attractions by Category

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Check out our collection of our favorite Costa Rica attractions. Some are more known than others and some are simply hidden...

National Parks

The Costa Rica national parks and refuges directory includes all of the major parks and even includes many of which you probably never even heard of!

World Heritage

Costa Rica is home to three World Heritage sites, which os pretty amazing given the small size of the country. Learn about these places and what makes them so...

Volcanoes

There are over two hundred volcanic formations in Costa Rica, six of which are considered active.

Beaches

With hundreds of miles of coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, there is is a wide range of Costa Rica beaches! Swim, surf, snorkel, black...

Hidden Treasures

Hidden treasures can be the difference in a memorable vacation and the trip of the lifetime. Costa Rica has no shortage of these gems!

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Tags: Nature, Adventure, Beach

Timeline: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Itinerary: LIR » Arenal Springs Resort » Arenal Volcano Hike and Arenal Springs Hot Springs » Choice: Riverboat Safari or Rio Balsa Rafting » Villas Sol Resort » Congo Trails Canopy Zipline » Free Day - Beach Day Playa Hermosa » LIR

Pricing: Discounted Rate: $999 per person until Mar 31, $899 pp Apr 6 - Nov 30, 2012

This is a savings of $400 per couple while availability lasts!
*Not available in combination with other deals or offers.

Coast to Coast Adventure

Tags: Beach, Adventure, Nature, Learning Family, Extreme

Timeline: 10 Days, 9 Nights

Itinerary: SJO » La Costa de Papito » Free Day - Beach Day Puerto Viejo » Cahuita National Park and Snorkeling Combo » Hotel Villa Florencia » Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare » La Cusinga Eco Lodge » Kayaking, Waves and Caves at Marino Ballena Park » Free Day - Beach Day Playa Uvita » Hotel Ramada Plaza Herradura » SJO

Pricing: $999 - 1,099 per person based on occupancy and season with rental car option.
Please inquire for details.

Simply Paradise - Inclusive

Tags: Nature, Beach, Adventure

Timeline: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Itinerary: LIR » Arenal Springs Resort » Arenal Volcano Hike and Arenal Springs Hot Springs » Choice: Riverboat Safari or Rio Balsa Rafting » Barcelo Langosta Beach Resort » Canopy Zipline » Free Day - Beach Day Playa Tamarindo » LIR

Pricing: Discounted Rate: $899 per person for travel between Apr 6 - Nov 30, 2012

This is a savings of $600 per couple while availability lasts!
*Not available in combination with other deals or offers.

Pure Adrenaline

Tags: Adventure, Extreme, Surfing, Beach

Timeline: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Itinerary: SJO » Hotel Villa Florencia » Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare » Canyoning and Rappelling » Hotel Villas Rio Mar » Surf Lesson » Free Day - Beach Day Playa Dominical » SJO

Pricing: $799 - 949 per person based on occupancy and season.
Please inquire for details.

Pure Life Adventure

Tags: Nature, Adventure, Beach, Learning Family

Timeline: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Itinerary: SJO » Arenal Springs Resort » Arenal Volcano Hike and Arenal Springs Hot Springs » Canopy Zipline » The Falls Resort » Manuel Antonio National Park » Beach Day Manuel Antonio » SJO

Pricing: $749 - 849 per person based on occupancy and season.
Please inquire for details.

Costa Rica Attractions