If you love adventure, a canopy zipline tour is a must. If you love nature, a canopy zipline tour is a must. If you love spectacular views, a canopy zipline tour is a must!
We admit – we’re big fans of canopy tours (zip lining), Costa Rica’s quintessential adventure and the most popular family activity in Costa Rica. This experience is like few others: With the wind in your hair and thrill in your heart, you’ll fly through the forest canopy, leap into the abyss, and even swing like Tarzan.
But it’s not just the adventure we love; zip line tours are your ticket to a Costa Rica you wouldn’t otherwise see – to the forest canopy, home to a huge variety of birds (including the iconic resplendent quetzal) and other animals (think: sloths, monkeys, and colorful frogs) you would normally miss while hiking the forest trails far below.
This-Not-That: Canopy tours aren’t the only way to explore the canopy. If you’re looking for something a bit tamer, look into aerial trams and hanging bridges.
At the very end of a meandering dirt road, sits the hilltop town of Monteverde, a cloud forest enclave with an alpine feel. Founded by Quakers in the 1950s, what was once mountaintop pastureland is today a paradise of nature reserves, coffee and cheese production, wildlife (and lots of it!), and emerald-colored everything.
This Gold Coast mini-metropolis is all about great surf, sand, food and nightlife. And while that makes Tamarindo a hotspot for surfers, partiers and bohemians, it doesn’t make bonafide adults shy away, either.
The Drake Bay and Sierpe area used to be a biologist-only playground, where scientists would come from around the world to study its immense biodiversity. Today, our Sierpe and Drake Bay travel guide helps you plan your escape to what has become Costa Rica’s ultimate escape destination for nature lovers – an escape of white …
It’s not just palm trees that line the sun-bleached coastline of Samara beach; this town-on-the-sea is home to beachfront restaurants, nightlife, and many other amenities. Indeed, these family-friendly white sands offer a one-stop-shop for all things vacation, making it one of the most sought-after destinations in Costa Rica.
Location: Tamarindo Amenities: Breakfast Included, Air-Conditioning, Flat-screen TV, WiFi, In-room Safe, Mini-Fridge This adult-only, seven-room boutique hotel is modern, contemporary and sophisticated, as well as perfectly located – nestled on top of a hill, just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tamarindo. The beautiful saltwater pool and lounge area are centrally located …
La Fortuna, the beloved adventure capital of Costa Rica, sits at the base of the towering Arenal Volcano, proud owner to one of the world’s most perfect (and picture-perfect) volcanic cones. While the volcano’s once fiery activity has calmed significantly, Arenal is still one of the hottest destinations in Costa Rica, thanks to its relaxing hot springs, adventure activities, and stunning scenery.
The watery web of Tortuguero’s river canals meanders through the remote northern Caribbean, where the most popular sight is visible only by the light of the moon. Every year, between March and October, four species of marine turtle – green, leatherback, loggerhead, and hawksbill – lay their eggs on these protected shores. Our Tortuguero travel …
Our Jaco travel guide introduces you to one of the most vibrant, busy beach towns in Costa Rica. Jaco and its sister town of Playa Hermosa are home to world-class surf, cinnamon- and black-sand beaches, excellent restaurants, exhilarating activities, and epic nightlife. Overview Area: Central Pacific Average Temperature: 79-83º F (26.9-28.5º C) Closest Airport: Juan …