Wild encounters in Costa Rica
Volcano Tenerio National Park
A turquoise river, this is the most enigmatic natural reserve of Costa Rica. This national park comprises of a water fall, two rivers merging, not just any rivers, the blue and white rivers, it has thermal (hot spring) w...more
Parque Nacional Chirripo
If you want to be on top of the world from Costa Rica, here is where you need to be. Chirripo is the highest point in terms of elevation in Costa Rica, measuring up to roughly 3,820 m above sea-level. Hiking up to Chirri...more
Cordillera Talamanca
The Talamanca range is like the spine of Costa Rica, running right in the middle of the nation. Famous for hiking and bird watching, consider yourself lucky if you are able to find a window for yourself when you get to a...more
Volcano Arenal National Park
This is one of the volcanoes that really cannot decide whether it wants to be active, dormant or extinct. After remaining quiet for a very long time, the last eruption after four centuries in 1968 shook up things in this...more
Manuel Antonio National Park
As one of the smallest national parks of Costa Rica, the flora and fauna is rich and focussed in the tiny 16 sq km of the area. Expect to see a plethora of wildlife, including giant iguana, howler monkeys, spot sloths, t...more
Parque Nacional Del Agua Juan Castro Blanco
A national park that is owned privately in the form of plantations, it is a little far from the capital. Choose to stay at one of the lodges and gorge on the fresh trout from the five rivers. The Juan Castro Blanco Natio...more
Volcan Poas
The crater of Volcan Poas has a beautiful lake at its centre. This is the easiest day trip that you can take from the city of San Jose. The cars are parked right at the top. From the parking it is an easy walk that takes...more
Volcano Irazu
This active volcano has witnessed some minor eruptions in the past few years since the major eruption in 1965. The barren landscape would remind you of Leh or Ladhak, sans the snow and cold. On a bright sunny day, you wi...more
Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste
The marine national park is where you can witness the Leather back turtles in action. Sometimes as heavy as 400 kg, the leather back turtles come here to lay eggs from October to March. Hiring a guide, called a ranger is...more
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