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Costa Rica

Award-winning sustainable vacations away from the crowds

Let's create you an unforgettable trip on Costa Rica's quieter, wilder side. Meet more locals, see more wildlife and enjoy more time to immerse yourself in beautifully unspoilt landscapes.

Osa Peninsula — If you could only go to one part of Costa Rica, let it be the Osa Peninsula. No where gets as close to truly celebrating the extraordinary diversity and natural beauty of the tropics... Read More

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Carara National Park — This pocket of Pacific rainforest packs a punch. It has with around 5% of Earth’s bird species, including the Scarlet macaws, of which Carara National Park is one of their last refuges... Read More

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Nicoya Peninsula — Our ideal Pacific beach retreat is low key, laid back and local. Somewhere that nature is still in charge, where you stay on the edge of a friendly village, rather than in a faceless resort... Read More

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Arenal Volcano — Back in the day Arenal was truly incredible. But as the volcano fell silent, its slopes grew ever busier. Your best bet these days? Stop to appreciate the views en route to somewhere else... Read More

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Rio Perdido — For volcano views, hot spring heaven and fun activities, including perhaps Costa Rica's best zip line, it's Rio Perdido, rather than Arenal, that we think is the place to be... Read More

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Tenorio National Park — One of Costa Rica's best day hikes threads its way through primary rainforest of Tenorio National Park to reveal something truly beautiful; the bright blue waters of the Rio Celeste... Read More

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Pacuare — Along with the ziplines, the other activity on many people’s hit list in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting. There’s simply nowhere better to do this than through the rainforests of Pacuare... Read More

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Monteverde — As any guide book will tell you, Monteverde has a lot going for it. But for the definitive cloud forest experience where nature isn't corralled by commercialism, we need to head south... Read More

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San Gerardo de Dota — This is the place for a genuine cloud forest experience. From tiny hummingbirds to cheerful trogons, Dota's birdlife is incredible. There are more Resplendent quetzals here than anywhere else... Read More

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Chirripó National Park — Misty cloud forest and exotic birds; coffee trees and cocao plantations; walking trails to suit all levels. It all comes together in the foothills of Costa Rica's tallest peak - Chirripó... Read More

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Southern Caribbean — Picture lush rainforest rolling down to peaceful golden sands with monkeys roaming the trees above and sloths clinging on in perpetual slumber. You've just pictured Cahuita... Read More

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Tortuguero National Park — Tortuguero is one of the best places for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica. It's a special place, but we do need to take a more nuanced approach to make sure you don't feel part of a herd... Read More

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Osa Peninsula — If you could only go to one part of Costa Rica, let it be the Osa Peninsula. No where gets as close to truly celebrating the extraordinary diversity and natural beauty of the tropics... Read More

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Carara National Park — This pocket of Pacific rainforest packs a punch. It has with around 5% of Earth’s bird species, including the Scarlet macaws, of which Carara National Park is one of their last refuges... Read More

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Nicoya Peninsula — Our ideal Pacific beach retreat is low key, laid back and local. Somewhere that nature is still in charge, where you stay on the edge of a friendly village, rather than in a faceless resort... Read More

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Arenal Volcano — Back in the day Arenal was truly incredible. But as the volcano fell silent, its slopes grew ever busier. Your best bet these days? Stop to appreciate the views en route to somewhere else... Read More

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Rio Perdido — For volcano views, hot spring heaven and fun activities, including perhaps Costa Rica's best zip line, it's Rio Perdido, rather than Arenal, that we think is the place to be... Read More

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Tenorio National Park — One of Costa Rica's best day hikes threads its way through primary rainforest of Tenorio National Park to reveal something truly beautiful; the bright blue waters of the Rio Celeste... Read More

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Pacuare — Along with the ziplines, the other activity on many people’s hit list in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting. There’s simply nowhere better to do this than through the rainforests of Pacuare... Read More

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Monteverde — As any guide book will tell you, Monteverde has a lot going for it. But for the definitive cloud forest experience where nature isn't corralled by commercialism, we need to head south... Read More

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San Gerardo de Dota — This is the place for a genuine cloud forest experience. From tiny hummingbirds to cheerful trogons, Dota's birdlife is incredible. There are more Resplendent quetzals here than anywhere else... Read More

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Chirripó National Park — Misty cloud forest and exotic birds; coffee trees and cocao plantations; walking trails to suit all levels. It all comes together in the foothills of Costa Rica's tallest peak - Chirripó... Read More

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Southern Caribbean — Picture lush rainforest rolling down to peaceful golden sands with monkeys roaming the trees above and sloths clinging on in perpetual slumber. You've just pictured Cahuita... Read More

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Tortuguero National Park — Tortuguero is one of the best places for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica. It's a special place, but we do need to take a more nuanced approach to make sure you don't feel part of a herd... Read More

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