TOURISM IN COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica the visitor can enjoy lovely tropical beaches, the grandest adventures, the wonders of nature, scintillating culture, all the necessary components of an ideal vacation.

Costa Rica's beaches are surrounded by forests, and have great natural diversity. In many of them there are beautiful coral reefs, where you may dive and explore. In addition, depending on the place visited, you have a series of complementary activities, such as: hikes to mangroves, diving, surfing, sport fishing, hiking on trails or horseback rides.

Thanks to the easy access to many beaches, you can make the most out of both coasts. Most of them have warm water throughout the year, so you may come and enjoy the country any season you prefer.

GUANACASTE REGION

These are the beaches located in the Guanacaste area. It is one of the destinations that satisfies different expectations of visiting tourists. For those who like sunbathing in the coast, they have radiant sunshine almost all year round. Atmospheres are varied, and to profit from each one of them, you may select among adequate lodging options. If you go for retired places, as the beaches found near the Santa Elena Peninsula, there are small boutique hotels, or beaches with hotel compounds, at the Gulf of Papagayo

CENTRAL AND MID PACIFIC REGION

Find fun for all tastes. Your visit may begin with the islands on this shore, that offer visitors nice beaches to sunbathe, swim, snorkel, have a boat ride, or peacefully share the surrounding nature found in the rainforests. In the central area you may find attractive places, like Puntarenas, with the landing of cruise ships on its pier, its famous gastronomy, offering well-known and varied seafood dishes, like "ceviche" and baked whole fish.

SOUTH PACIFIC REGION

This region of Costa Rica offers the possibility of combining the attractions of a beach with the virgin vegetation and coral reefs of Caño island, where you may also practice diving and snorkeling. All of the scenic and exuberant beauties bestowed by nature to this coast are surely going to help you spend some quiet, relaxing vacations. This added value you will discover in its purest form, in the beaches of Golfo Dulce and the Osa Peninsula, being protected by Biological Reserves and the National Park of Corcovado

SOUTH CARIBBEAN

Beautiful beaches are expecting you in this region of Costa Rica, which you may reach by land. When visiting the South Caribbean with your family, couple or friends, admire the contrast of colors of white or black sand, of the beaches of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. To the colors is added an exuberant vegetation, blending perfectly with the sea shore, in places where beaches and forests are side by side.

NORTH CARIBBEAN

The voyage to the North Caribbean you may do by sea or air. From June to October, you can live the unforgettable experience of the green turtles' spawning at the beaches of the National Park of Tortuguero. Also enjoy fishing for shad and snook at Barra del Colorado.

ISLANDS

Costa Rica offer islands to enjoy sun, breeze and sea. The most surprising is Coco's Island, declared by UNESCO as Natural Heritage of Humanity. It is located 330 miles from Costa Rican territory, and you may reach it by boat, trip that lasts 36 hours, prior consulting specialized companies that may take you in this journey, to enjoy all of the natural beauty, diving or hiking in the island.