Step into the magic of Corcovado National Park and explore this surprising tropical forest, filled with plants and animals.

Adventure in Corcovado National Park

There are a multitude of parks in the vast region around the Nicoya Peninsula and the North Pacific. Get ready for picture perfect views.

Guanacaste, a symbol of Costa Rica

Mastalal, a village in the depths of the rural Costa Rica, is a place unlike anywhere else, where you can truly live alongside nature.&nbsp;

Agrotourism in Mastalal

White sand beaches, calm, blue waters and rich culture; take the time to stroll around Samara, meeting its people and taking a much needed break on your Costa Rican adventure.

Samara: Ultimate tranquility

A National Park situated on the Carribean coast and probably one of the most humid places on earth. 
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Central America

Welcome to our tours page of Costa Rica. You are about to set foot in one of the world’s most beautiful ecological gems. The land which Christopher Columbus named the “rich coast” is now seen as one of the safest and most progressive countries in South America. The only thing to be found in Costa Rica is the Pura Vida (literally “pure life”), an optimistic zest for life in all circumstances… The Costa Ricans (or Ticos for insiders) are constantly cheerful and welcoming to visitors! Costa Rica was also the first nation in the world to dissolve its army, a testament to their commitment to peace and prosperity above all else. It is regularly classed as one of the top countries for standards of living, and has a remarkable development model that prioritizes education, health care and protection of the environment. If you are a nature lover, you will find yourself in heaven… Costa Rica is a pioneering country in the field of ecotourism, and has an extremely rich biodiversity. Several unique species can be found in some of the country’s 33 national parks and reserves: no less than 25% of the Costa Rican territory is protected! To visit Costa Rica is to discover a wild paradise in which people are truly happy – what more could you want?

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Tortuguero National Park

Parc Braullio Carrillo

Rio Tabacon

Over there where the emerald green and the blue of the sky meet.

Volcán Tenorio

The volcano with five craters, an iconic Costa Rican landmark and a must see for all nature lovers.

Arenal Volcano National Park

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I had an amazing time when I visited the Arenal Volcano National Park. Here, biodiversity really comes in to its own. By heading into its lush, tropical rainforest, you'll find a variety of rare plant species, whose colorful hues would make a Pantone chart turn green with envy. As for the local wildlife, I came across tapirs, hummingbirds, sloths and the legendary howler monkeys. Some of you may be lucky enough to also see a quetzal (which, unfortunately, I didn’t)! The final highlight of the visit was reaching the majestic peak of the volcano. A near perfectly formed cone that makes you want to stay for a while, accompanied, maybe, by a little aperitif with banana chips on the side. Having been dormant since 2010, you won’t, however, be able to witness the impressive sight of flowing lava, which is so often featured on postcards. But that doesn't matter; the unparalleled, stunning sunset will make up for it. An unforgettable experience is waiting for you!

Situated on the meeting place of 3 tectonic plates, Costa Rica has 116 volcanoes of which 7 are still active. The land has been shaped over thousands of years by all this volcanic activity, making Costa Rica a worthy member of the "Pacific Ring of Fire". You don't need to be a volcanologist to appreciate the splendor of these fire giants. During my <a href="/costa-rica/">stay in Costa Rica</a>, I found Arenal even more astonishing and impressive because not only is it constantly active but it's surrounded by magnificent primary and secondary rain forest. This forest is home to a rich biodiversity: 75% of the 850 bird species of Costa Rica live in this area. If, like me, you want to get out of the tropical forest, the village of Fortuna, 7 kilometers to the north east, is also worth a trip. It has a large choice of places to stay and eat.

The Arenal volcano is an active composite volcano situated in the Alajuela region (north west), with a summit of 1,633 meters. The National Park which surrounds it is incredibly rich.

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