Costa Rica

Costa Rica (meaning "rich coast" in Spanish) is an all inclusive vacationer’s dream.

Bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east, Costa Rica is an all inclusive rich in natural wonders and incredible biodiversity. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace is seductive. Perfect for discerning all inclusive traveller.

This amazing destination offers countless unspoiled beaches that stretch for miles, small hotels (that don’t attract hordes of tourists), jungle rivers for rafting and kayaking, towering volcanoes, spectacular cloud forests and rainforests which call to you to hike and explore. 

You will enjoy landscapes of incomparable beauty and also you will have a magnificent opportunity to see the national diverse fauna and flora. The country offers an impressive diversity of beaches and places of unbeatable natural beauty along over 1000 kilometers of coast.

Feel the wind as you practice your windsurfing. Or enjoy an evening sail or take a ride in a fast water motorcycle. If diving is your passion jump into the crystal clear waters and explore to your heart’s content. Surfing, fishing or just going for a quick swim - Costa Rica offers it all.  

And don’t forget the food and drink!  The country is rich fruits and vegetables and the Costa Rican coffee is to die for! Enjoy fresh orange juice, sweet cane juice or the typical and foamy chinchiví.  Costa Rica has drinks for everybody: beer, rum and ‘guaro’ a kind of a prepared liquor based in sugar cane. Get ready for a taste sensation!

In addition to Costa Rica’s trademark eco/adventure tourism attraction, you will find some of the best luxury resorts and spas as well as some truly spectacular and unique boutique hotels and lodges:

About the Areas of Costa Rica

The Central Valley region is green rolling hills which are primarily agricultural growing things such as coffee, horticultural plants for export and pasture land for livestock.  This central region is surrounded by a mountain range featuring four volcanic peaks.

Guanacaste is the northwestern corner of the country and is most popular for a beach destination. Here you will find a number of high-rise hotels and resorts as well as condo development.  Even with the growth in this area you’ll still find long stretches of deserted beach.  This area is easiest reached by flying into the Liberia airport.

Puntarenas & the Nicoya Peninsula is located south of Guanacaste and is similar to the Guanacaste region but less developed and less crowded.

The Northern Zone is the inland region that lies north of San Jose and includes rainforests, cloud forests, hot springs and the country’s two most active volcanoes Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja.  This region does not have beaches so the main attraction here is nature and active sports.  Lake Arenal features some of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing in the world as well as several very good mountai-biking trains along the shores.  The Monteverde Cloud Forest is probably the most well-known attraction and the top draw to this region.

The Central Pacific Coast is very accessible and features a wide variety of beaches along with beach resorts and hotels.  Playa de Jaco is a popular beach well known for surfing and an easy hour or so drive from San Jose. Manuel Antonio is a popular coastal national park with great unspoiled beaches and lush tropical surroundings home to a large array of wildlife.

The Southern Zone is a hot, humid region and is remote and mostly undeveloped.  It is home to dense rainforests, national parks, protected areas and rugged coastlines.

The Caribbean Coast is largely made up of rainforests and banana plantations and is often rainy especially between December and April.  The northern area is only accessible by boat or small plane.  The southern area features beautiful beaches but has not yet become a popular destination as it has very few hotels.