Whether you’re searching for either man-made or natural attractions during your stay in Costa Rica, you’ll never be disappointed by the vast amount of things there are to see and do in this land of diversity.

 

One day, you’ll be exploring rugged mountain terrain, the next you’ll be laying on a beach. You might roam the streets of the capital city of San Jose, where culture abounds, or explore the backcountry with like-minded travelers eager to traverse Costa Rica’s unique terrain.

 

There are plenty of must-dos for your itinerary during your exploration of this lovely Central American country. For example, travelers of all ages and interests should head to at least a few of Costa Rica’s many beautiful National Parks, like Corcovado, which boasts the largest single expanse of lowland tropical rainforest in Central America, or popular Manuel Antonio Park, where the beaches are idyllic and the mountains and forests breathtaking.

 

Ever been in the middle of a Cloud Forest? Most people haven’t had that opportunity. But in Costa Rica, you can literally have your “head in the clouds” as you enjoy a unique canopy tour through the tops of the trees in the magnificent Monteverde Cloud Forest.

 

Prefer to stay on the ground? Visitors can go mountain biking around Arenal Volcano, trekking through one of 26 National Parks, deep-sea fishing along the Pacific Coast, rafting or kayaking of the Pacuare River, or even windsurfing on Lake Arenal, considered one of the best spots in the world for the sport.

 

If you’re brave enough to take to the air, Costa Rica adventures might i nclude bungee jumping off the Rio Colorado Bridge, paragliding in the cliff areas around Caldera, ballooning over Naranjo, or hang-gliding at Hermosa.

 

Of course, if beaches are your thing, you won’t be disappointed. Beaches line both coasts of Costa Rica, each providing different opportunities for guests. From the well-known tourist-populated beaches of the Northern Pacific Guanacaste region to the surfing beaches of Dominical on the Atlantic Ocean, Costa Rica’s sandy expanses welcome visitors to come and explore the country’s magnificent coastline.