A vacation in Costa Rica would count for very little if the following places are not included on the travel itinerary:

La Fortuna de San Carlos is located close to both the Arenal volcano and the artificial lake of the same name and is a small rural town from where tourists enjoy the sight of the active volcano. Other activities include soaking yourself in the numerous hot springs and waterfalls which surround the place, while hiking, angling, boating and wind surfing on the lake are also popular with the tourists and locals alike... (Read More)

Arenal Volcano is located in the Northern Plains and is one of the world’s 10 most active volcanoes, with almost continuous eruptions taking place since 1968, after lying dormant for over 400 years... (Read More)

San Jose, the most cosmopolitan of the Central American capitals is located in the Central Plains, almost in the exact centre of the country. The city has mild to moderate weather all through the year and population density is very high. Infrastructure and facilities is world class in the centre but poor on the outskirts where slums are proliferating. The city is surrounded by coffee plantations and nearby rivers and mountains. Large forest reserves and volcanoes lie to the north and south. The nightlife, theatres, museums, various dining options, carnivals, etc, lure tourists to this bustling metropolis... (Read More)

Guanacaste is an area located near the North Pacific region of Costa Rica. The beautiful shoreline on the west progresses inland to a chain of volcanoes towards the east with mountain between them. The activities one can undertake here include snorkeling, surfing, horseback riding, trekking and windsurfing... (Read More)

Monteverde is a small town located close to the larger town of Santa Elena and is famous for ecotourism. There are a number of large and well known nature reserves nearby including the privately owned Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Bosque Eterno de los Ninos and the Santa Elena Reserve, all of which are home to many unique as well as common species of plants, animals and birds in a wet, humid, tropical setting. Other than visiting the reserves, tourists can enjoy hiking, riding and skywalks while staying at either the more basis accommodations provided at Monteverde or at Santa Elena... (Read More)

The Caribbean Coast is comparatively remote, as the cloud covered Talamanca Mountains creates an effective barrier running down the spine of the country. The area has rainforests stretching right to the beaches, with swampy areas in the north. There are magnificent beaches running almost continuously down the coast, where diving and surfing are major attractions. Major national parks are located in this region, one of which contains the last remnants of the original tribes of Costa Rica and another with the last remaining coral reefs... (Read More)

Jaco is located close to San Jose and is the favorite seaside destination for its residents and also others across the Central Valley. It is famed for its party atmosphere, night life and of course - magnificent beaches. It is a favorite of North American tourists who enjoy the deep sea sport fishing, surfing, sea kayaking, horseback rides, relaxing on the beaches, eating sumptuous food and partying... (Read More)

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