The land of fire
Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Though its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Population: 333,980
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Official languages: Spanish
Different ways to move around: Renting a car, by taxi or take the bus in popular tourist destinations
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Costa Rica attractions
Tamarindo town
There are two transportation companies that offer buses to Tamarindo: Alfaro departing from San José, and La Pampa located in
Cascada Verde
From the city center of Uvita, it is easy to reach Cascada Verde by foot or by vehicle. There is
Manuel Antonio National Park
You can easily reach Manuel Antonio National Park by bus from Quepos bus station. You can also book a tour
Tenorio National Park
You can drive to Tenorio Volcano National Park from San Jose by taking the main highway to San Carlos and
Cerro Chato Volcano Hike
The best way to get to Cerro Chato Volcano is to drive there yourself. First, reach La Fortuna Town and
Chirripo National Park
To reach Chirripo National Park, you can take the bus from San Isidro Terminal towards San Gerardo, or you can
Poas Volcano National Park
You can get to Paos Volcano National Park on your own, by car or motorbike. Bus tours are available if
Monteverde
You can get to Monteverde by taxi from Santa Elena town. You can also take a bus or a shuttle
Barra Honda Caverns
Barra Honda National Park is situated approximately 14 miles northeast of Nicoya. From Nicoya, there is are two daily buses
Nauyaca Waterfalls
By rental car or motorbike, you can easily drive to reach the trailhead of the Nauyaca Waterfalls. The starting point
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge is situated just a few kilometers north of the border of Panama in Talamanca County. You
La Fortuna Waterfall
The waterfalls are situated just 5.5 km southwest of La Fortuna Town. You can easily reach the falls by foot,
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
In many ways, a rental car is a great way to get to Puerto Viejo, but you can also chose
Irazu Volcano
Irazu volcano is situated only about 30 kilometers away from the city of Cartago. Once you reach the city, you
Tortuguero National Park
The most common way to reach Tortuguero National Park is to take a private bus. The bus ride from San
Tortuga island
There are few boat compagnies that offer rides to Tortuga Island. The distance of the departure site will dictate the
Uvita town
The easiest way to reach the small town of Uvita is to take a shuttle or a bus from San
Del Toro Waterfalls
Del Toro waterfalls are located only 90 minutes from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica.
