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

You can explore Costa Rica's most famous waterfall by following a trail through an enormous, purpose-built private garden. 

la Paz Waterfall

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Although it's quite touristy, a visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens is nice if you are staying in the region of the Poas volcano. The botanical and zoological gardens house a superb butterfly house where you can see some of the country's most beautiful butterflies. In my opinion the visit's high point is the hummingbird garden where you can see more than 26 species of hummingbird flying around. It's ideal if you want photos of these wonderful birds.  I also appreciated the easy snaking walk through the five waterfalls, the numerous viewpoints which let you get closer to La Paz waterfall and the pretty view.  Altogether a great visit to do with small children during a <a href="/costa-rica/">trip to Costa Rica</a>.

A pretty waterfall that you can get to after a walk through the botanical and zoological  La Paz Waterfall Gardens. An ideal thing to do with small children.

I must admit that I was a bit reluctant to visit the La Paz Waterfall gardens, in view of the cost involved in taking the trip. One detail that still sticks in my throat after more than a year: in Costa Rica, you have to pay for absolutely everything, even the smallest, shortest stroll around a miniature forest. You end up feeling like a walking wallet. Considering how magical the country is otherwise, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Finally, after muchsoul searching, I ended up popping back for a brief trip... which turned into an emotional roller coaster ride for me, given my notorious distaste for places that are fully optimized to milk every last tourist dollar. Despite a seemingly endless fleet of buses and tourists (does it come across as bitchy if I point out that all the tourists have bobbed hair?), the place is quite simply magnificent. A series of waterfalls, including the majestic La Paz Waterfall, in a lush, tropical forest. It's just so stunningly beautiful! For me, the wildlife park was a bit of a downer: but that's more of a reflection of my personal beliefs, as I don't like the idea of keeping animals locked up. The program also includes a butterfly house and a frog sanctuary, which provide an opportunity to see new species for the first time. For many people, the high point of the visit is the toucan aviary, where you can walk inside the cages and might experience a toucan perching on your arm. You can also eat on site, with a generous buffet on offer. I've not tried it, so I can't comment! In conclusion, it's definitely not THE number one destination that you absolutely mustn't miss <a href="/costa-rica/">on your trip to Costa Rica</a> ;however, if you have enough time and your budget's not too tight, don't hesitate to give it a try.

You can explore Costa Rica's most famous waterfall by following a trail through an enormous, purpose-built private garden.

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