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Costa Rica Hidden Treasures

While the tourism infrastructure of Costa Rica is excellent, there still are many hidden treasures that have slipped through the cracks of mainstream tourism. Many of these gems are simply located along routes with small overgrown signs that many pass by without a thought or second glance. Others are located near larger tourist destinations and simply overshadowed by all of the hoopla. Whatever the case, we have made this section for those of you that like us enjoy the stops along the way that can turn a great vacation into an amazing trip of a lifetime. Click the links below to read about Costa Rica hidden treasures.

Hidden Treasures

Bijagua is the closest town to the Rio Celeste, which is one of the best kept secrets in Costa Rica. Located within Tenorio National Park the river is a...
The Tree of Life tour is located in the southern zone of Costa Rica between Dominical and San Isidro del General. The property is comprised of hundreds of...
Located along the south Pacific coast is a unique area called Costa Ballena, which translates to Whale Coast. This area is exploding with diversity that is...
Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary was created by Judy and Luis Arroyo in 1992 by dedicating their once boutique hotel to a rehabilitation...
The San Lorenzo Cloud Forest is one of the most overlooked, but easily accessible cloud forests in Costa Rica. The forest is...
San Gerardo de Dota lies within the valley of the Savegre River located in the Talamanca Mountains. This area is a favorite...
The Childrens Eternal Rain Forest, known by locals as Bosque Eterno de los Ninos, actually began as a school project amongst...
Playa Nancite is most famous for being a beach that receives arribadas by nesting olive ridley turtles. This occurs every month of the rain season and when it...
The Tarcoles River is located along Route 34 between Orotina and Jaco. This is a route that nearly all travelers take on the way...

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