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Welcome to Costa Rica, where an array of interesting activities find their homes in the lushest landscapes, surrounded by exotic wildlife. It’s a paradise for those seeking something beyond the ordinary, offering a fresh perspective for all who visit. Whether you crave thrilling adventures, sunny beaches, dense forests, encounters with diverse wildlife or a dose of wellness, Costa Rica has what you’re seeking.
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Paradise Waterfall awaits you!
For a lot of us, when we think about Grecia, what comes to mind are images of coffee production, sugarcane, its famous car sales and the temple of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, which is a part of the architectural heritage of the country. But the truth is Grecia has much more to offer.
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Inside the Cerro Dantas Wildlife Reserve
Nestled in the mountains of Heredia and very close to the boundary of Braulio Carrillo National Park, there is a nature-filled adventure waiting for you.
Put on comfortable shoes and some warm clothes bring your camera and get ready for a hike filled with fresh air and good memories.<...
Discover Las Baulas Marine National Park
This park is nestled inside Tamarindo Bay, in the canton of Santa Cruz and districts of Cabo Velas and Tamarindo.
Its main attractions include the nesting season of the leatherback turtles (called tortuga baula in Spanish, which is where the park gets its name), as well as its beautif...
National Conference and Convention Center
A Convention Center is infrastructure that will stimulate meeting tourism and promote encounters among people of different backgrounds and cultures, who meet one another with the aim of building and maintaining connections that allow them to share their experiences.
The National Confere...
Where can I go horseback riding in Costa Rica?
If you love traveling on horseback and enjoying the changing scenery, take note of a few interesting options around the country.
We live in a land full of adventure and incredible landscapes, meaning that finding a new place to take part in this activity shouldn’t be too hard.
Indeed,...
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Embarking on an unforgettable vacation begins with necessary information about certified activities and hotels. Rest assured, all the activities featured here undergo rigorous verifications for quality and safety. Get ready for a journey that goes beyond the typical – this is Costa Rica, where every moment is an opportunity to explore, experience and embrace the extraordinary.
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5 places in Costa Rica you won’t find in most guidebooks
Costa Rica isn’t hurting for visitors, and with all those fellow travelers on the road, you might expect it to be difficult to get off the beaten path. But consider this: Costa Rica is home to a full 6% of the world’s biodiversity, and counting, as scientists believe there are still thousands of ...
Inside the Cerro Dantas Wildlife Reserve
Nestled in the mountains of Heredia and very close to the boundary of Braulio Carrillo National Park, there is a nature-filled adventure waiting for you.
Put on comfortable shoes and some warm clothes bring your camera and get ready for a hike filled with fresh air and good memories.<...
Explore Juan Castro Blanco National Park
This park is located to the east of Ciudad Quesada and is surrounded by the districts of Aguas Zarcas, Venecia, Laguna, Tapezco, Altamira, Sarchí, Toro Amarillo and Río Cuarto, among others. 
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Find adventure in Islas Negritos Biological Reserve
This reserve is located in a group of islands in the Gulf of Nicoya and was created to protect the region’s flora and fauna. The islands can be seen from the ferries that travel between Puntarenas and Paquera, as well as from the tour boats that go to Isla Tortuga.
Taking care of one another is in our nature
The twentieth Tourism Safety Congress was held by the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) and the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) in November 2018, bringing together over 700 representatives of the Costa Rican tourism sector from every region of the country for training on tourism safety. The i...
FAQs and tips
Yes, a valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica.
Depending on your country of origin, you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries enjoy this privilege.
Yes, whether traveling by air, land or sea, all visitors must have an entry and exit ticket to enter the country.
No, with a legal driver’s license, you can drive for three months in Costa Rica.
We’d love it! Anyone getting married here must be 18 or older. Nonresidents need the following documents to get married here: original birth certificates, affidavit of single status, police record, valid passport and a divorce decree (if applicable). These documents must follow the authentication procedure before you bring them to Costa Rica.
Yes, the water is potable in most of the country. We would only recommend bottled water for a few rural areas. Bring your reusable water bottle to decrease your footprint while you’re here. When starting your adventure for the day, fill up your bottle before you leave because refill stations may be a long trek to locate.
The colón is Costa Rica’s currency. U.S. dollars are also widely accepted.
All major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are located throughout the country.
Travelers from the following countries must have received a yellow fever vaccination certificate: Angola, Benin, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and the Republic of Guyana
Outlets in Costa Rica are 110V, with standard U.S. two-prong plugs.
Dogs and cats entering the country must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within two weeks prior to traveling to Costa Rica. The required vaccinations (for animals 4 months or older) are: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and rabies.
Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
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