Whether it’s advice on the best places to see Costa Rica’s wildlife and natural beauty, where to enjoy a cocktail or a shake, or tips on saving money and how to get around, you have it covered..
Go wild
Manuel Antonio
NP “We saw birds, monkeys and long trails of very busy ants carrying leaves, but the highlight for me was sloths dangling from the trees. It gets busy at weekends but is well worth a visit. Bear in mind that the park is closed on Mondays.” Alison Lawrence
Treasure islands
Bocas del Toro
“Do go to Bocas del Toro province – a few small islands in the Caribbean. Fabulous wildlife including dolphins and sloths. And enjoy a sundowner at Cosmic Crab – a lovely resort with a bar over the water to see the sun go down. Perfect end to the day!” Stella Ellis
Hidden gem
Rincón de la Vieja
“The Catarata Escondida in Rincón de la Vieja (right). After the four hour or so hike to get there you come to an open-air waterfall, but if you follow the trail about another 100m you come to a completely hidden waterfall among the forest. Our tour group had Christmas lunch there in 2019 and it was magical.” Edmund Murray
Shake it up!
La Fortuna
“Had some of the best fresh fruit milkshakes in Costa Rica, available at most restaurants. Don’t miss a pina colada milkshake from POPS ice cream parlour while overlooking Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna.” Gail Ashington
High spot
Cerro Chirripó
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