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

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

Arenal Volcano National Park

Rio Tabacon

The most popular of the Nicoya Peninsula beach resorts and a famous surfing spot..

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Tamarindo used to be a small fishing village, but over the years it's become a favorite beach destination, mainly for Americans. With its long, sandy beach, bordered by tropical vegetation, this comes as no surprise. One thing that did surprise me was the road that leads there - it's in really good condition, unlike the others on the peninsula. It's true I prefer areas that are remote and you'll quickly realize <a href="/costa-rica/">as you travel around Costa Rica</a> that the country has little 'gems' and places where time seems to stand still...for example the natural reserves that the Ticos (Costa Ricans) are so proud of, which is easy to understand. So as you know, I love Costa Rica, but Tamarindo...let's just say its OK. This is a laid back, surfer's paradise; you've got shops, surf schools run by tanned, bleach-haired dudes and, of course, awesome waves. It's also a place to party (there are 10 times more people during the vacations) and everything that comes with having a good time. Apart from surfing, there are still other things to do a la playa and the horseback rides are fun, even if expensive. So yeah, it could be worth a visit. But if you don't have much time, I suggest you head further south on the Nicoya Peninsula, where you'll come across villages that are 'Edensesque'.

The most popular of the Nicoya Peninsula beach resorts and a famous surfing spot..

Perhaps it wouldn't be the first town you would chose if you wanted to <a href="/costa-rica/">discover the wild, natural side of Costa Rica</a>. But it's a town that's easy to get to by bus! Once you are there it's easy to find a hotel or youth hostel to stay in, and there are lots of things to do. There's a fairly big beach where a novice surfer like me can enjoy an ocean with quite small waves. If you walk up Tamarindo beach you'll get to various cocktail bars with sun loungers that let you enjoy your cocktails while you've got your toes in the sand. A bit further on I got to the river estuary and hired a local to take me up it in a boat - and they don't just have reeds along the riverbanks there...they have crocodiles!

Tamarindo isn't the most beautiful town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. On the other hand, it has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

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