Costa Rica is a land wonderfully eco-rich with tropical natural attractions, tucked between Nicaragua on the north and Panama to the south. With the cool Pacific Ocean to the west and the warm Caribbean waters to the east, there are so many things to see and do.
In Costa Rica you can experience the unique flora and fauna in hundreds of beautifully preserved national parks and protected areas. Some parks contain mountain peaks, rumbling volcanoes, wet or dry rain forests, marshy lowlands, rivers with beautifully rugged watersheds, or miles of ocean beaches, all of which are just begging to be visited. Our mountain peaks rise over 12,500 feet standing majestically shrouded in cloud forests with switchbacks that offer absolutely breathtaking beauty at every turn. In the central highlands you can experience a rumbling active volcano surrounded by dense rain forest while soaking in a natural hot spring.
Water activities are also exceptional. There are hundreds of miles of surfing beaches that await your footprints. Diving in Costa Rica is some of the best Central America has to offer. The protected reefs that lie just offshore are also perfect for snorkeling and kayaking. You can kite and wind surf any time of the year with the tropical climate. The rich waters off Costa Rica draw sport fishing enthusiasts from around the world looking to snag that record breaking big one. If its water “doing” you crave, we’ve got it all. Ecotourism draws over 2 million international tourists to Costa Rica each year. Visitors come here to see the rich variety of wildlife, from the elusive big cats and tapirs, to squawking birds, butterflies, reptiles, endangered monkeys, and nesting leatherback turtles.
With plans to become the first carbon-neutral country by 2021, Costa Rica is ranked first in the Happy Planet Index and is the "greenest" country in the world. Not only does the flora and fauna abound in the "greenest" country in the world, but it was discovered that on the Nicoya Peninsula, in northwestern Costa Rica, that residents lived longer than people in the rest of the country. Come and explore this “blue zone” region of Costa Rica!
Tthe warm, friendly local Ticos of Costa Rica are happy to share their beautiful country and help you find that perfect vacation.