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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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

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

Arenal Volcano National Park

Rio Tabacon

A little village on the Caribbean side for those who like being at the end of the world, and the access point to the refuge with the same name. 

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You sometimes get the impression that there's some sort of battle going on between the Pacific and the Caribbean when you talk itineraries with other travelers. So, the village of Manzanillo is yet another excellent reason for including the east coast in <a href="/costa-rica/">your trip to Costa Rica.</a> The town itself is small and attractive. Staying there means you can get into the Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge at dawn. I ended my tour of this special country there, and it made me feel like I had seen the best firework show ever! The setting is wonderful. An endless procession of ecosystems that make you feel you're entering another world - perhaps even the one where you will achieve enlightenment! OK, so I'm getting a bit carried away here...But what can I say about walking in a fabulous tropical forest where you come face to face with families of raccoon, coatis, sloths and monkeys, not to mention the reptiles, butterflies, and brightly colored birds, all set off with views over a glorious coast...you've got to admit it's cool. So, in just two words: Go there!

A little village on the Caribbean side for those who like being at the end of the world, and the access point to the refuge with the same name.

The long beach and wild Manzanillo refuge make this small village an idyllic place to visit. The sea is calm - so not the best for surfing, but it's great for snorkeling and fishing! Choose the day you go hiking carefully. Don't go in the rainy season, as the paths are slippery and you won't enjoy the walk; you'll spend the whole time trying not to fall over and won't be able to appreciate the scenery. The day I went to the refuge, I saw a band of coatis scrambling down a tree to the rhthym of monkeys' chatter. We also saw a boa wrapped around a tree, a flying toucan and had morpho butterflies flutter around us several times. This hike is an adventure in itself; you'll cross streams, clamber through ferns and need to watch where you put your feet. All this effort is worth it when you reach the amazing sight of the Manzanillo rock sitting in the sea. You can also go on nighttime walks to see turtles laying their eggs on the beach. And for those of you who don't want to play at being Indiana Jones, you can hang out on the beach or play a game of dominoes with the locals.

The village of Manzanillo is on the doorstep of the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, on the border with Panama. Between unspoilt beaches and jungle, you'll love the tranquility of this little, lost corner of paradise.

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