North America
Costa Rica Travel Guide
Cloud forests, active volcanoes, two coasts, and a quarter of its territory under protected status — Central America's wildlife and eco-tourism powerhouse.
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Cities in Costa Rica
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La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano's gateway town — rainforest hikes, thermal hot springs, and waterfall trails radiating out from a still-perfect conical volcano.
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Manuel Antonio
Pacific coast rainforest meeting white-sand beach — the country's most species-dense national park combines wildlife, coastal trails, and reef snorkelling in a small accessible footprint.
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Monteverde
High-altitude cloud forest reserve famous for its biodiversity — one of the world's most-studied ecosystems and a flagship destination for nature photography and birding.
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Planning Your Costa Rica Trip
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Currency
CRC
Language
Spanish
Visa
Visa-free for many nationalities up to 90 days.
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