Costa Rica Travel Destinations

We have done our best to help match traveler interests and expectations with the listed destination categories.

Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and variable climate offers a multitude of travel destinations to explore and enjoy. Some are remote and challenging to get to, while others are well-established adventure centers or nature zones. There are destinations that sit amidst dense cloud forests or in the shadow of a volcano, and other locales that provide access to a refreshing waterfall or scenic beach. Activities from surfing to experiencing vibrant nightlife can also be found in many destinations.

With so much to see, deciding where to go can often be the hardest part of your trip planning process. Often, a good first step is to choose one or two destinations, and then complementary locations can be found based on time constraints, proximity, and interest. Many travelers choose three or four destinations to visit in a 7-10 day period. One of the reasons Costa Rica is such an exciting country to visit is that it affords visitors the opportunity to see multiple locations and habitats on a single vacation.

Cahuita

Puerto Viejo de Limon

Siquirres -Tortuguero

 

Jaco
Herradura Beach
Punta Leona
Puntarenas
Manuel Antonio
Matapalo
Bejuco Beach
Esterillos Beach
Hermosa Beach
Quepos

Escazu

Heredia Alajuela - SJO Int'l  Airport

San Jose - Santa Ana

Poas Volcano in Alajuela

Barva Volcano in Heredia

Bahia Salinas Liberia Matapalo Guanacaste Ocotal Papagayo Gulf Avellana Beach Azul Beach Brasilito Beach Conchal Beach Flamingo Beach

Guanacaste Grande Beach Hermosa Guanacaste Beach Negra Panama  Beach Potrero  Beach Coco  Beach Rincon de La Vieja Tamarindo Tenorio Volcano Area Langosta Beach Baulas Marine National Park

Cabo Matapalo Carate Dominical Drake Bay Golfito Ojochal/ Tortuga Beach/ Ventana Beach Zancudo  Beach Puerto Jimenez Uvita Pavones Beach Sierpe Ballena  Marine National Park Corcovado National Park