Why Costa Rica is Amazing

Costa Rica in Central America is famous for ecotourism.

Costa Rica is known for its beaches and diverse ecosystems so let’s explore your next vacation experience!

The country is an amazing destination filled with nature and excitement. Here, visitors enjoy lovely tropical beaches, grand adventures, the wonders of nature, and scintillating culture; all the necessary components of an ideal vacation.

No wonder thousands have made Costa Rica their top travel choice!

To find the best Costa Rica has to offer, just look up. Toucans paint the trees of Cahuita National Park, mischievous howler monkeys frolic in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and suspension bridges dangle in Arenal Volcano National Park.  After exploring the Caribbean beaches for green sea turtles at Tortuguero National Park, lie back at one of the country’s famous surf breaks and enjoy “pura vida.”

Things to do

Costa Rica - yoga

Yoga in the forest? This multi-day Namaste Yoga Retreat will have you restored and ready to take on the world. Start your day meditating with the sounds of the mountain, watching toucans and other tropical birds. Take a guided hike to the Atenas Forest, where you will see several species of birds, butterflies, vegetation, robust trees, coffee plants, artisanal honey cultivations, small rivers and trails. Take notes as a culinary Chef gives you a wellness cooking class, using fresh organic products from the garden, crafting exclusive recipes specifically for you.

Costa Rica - bike

Mountain biking at its finest! With all the adventures to be had in Costa Rica, why not try a biking adventure filled with amazing extras like stand-up paddle boarding and sailing in the bay? And you are not just biking trails up a mountain! Take a ride on a beautiful beach with scenic ocean views that will astound you.

Places to Stay

El Silencio Lodge & Spa in Bajos del Toro

Cost Rica-El Silencio Lodge

As one of the most unique and tranquil luxury Costa Rican resorts, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an inspired natural immersion retreat that celebrates Costa Rica’s charming cloud forest highlands. Located on a 500-acre private reserve nestled between the Juan Castro Blanco and Poás Volcano National Parks, this unique destination draws visitors who want to live a transformative, nature-immersion experience.

Misty tropical cloud forest, roaring waterfalls and colorful culture are showcased through heartfelt hospitality and upscale facilities. The local staff will make you feel right at home as you enjoy your honeymoon, wedding, family vacation, or special event. This eco resort was created to be a luxury retreat for travelers who desire authentic experiences where they can achieve a deep connection with nature.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo in Liberia

Costa Rica-Four Seasons

If the ocean is more your speed, the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo in Liberia is located on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific Coast within the province of Guanacaste. This secluded natural sanctuary features 182 guest rooms, suites, villas and estate homes with private plunge pools and captivating views of the ocean and tropical dry forest.

Amenities include multiple restaurants and lounges to enjoy world-class locally-sourced, organic cuisine; a serene spa where you can enjoy specialty treatments and fitness classes, three distinct swimming pools surrounded by lush landscaping, an 18-hole, par-72 championship Arnold Palmer golf course and a Kids For All Seasons kids’ club. Enjoy endless complimentary activities ranging from paddle boarding and kayaking to chocolate rum tasting and mixology classes.

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