Where To Go In Costa Rica: 70+ Costa Rica Destinations (In Photos)
See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.
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See our master list of Costa Rica destinations for photos of 70+ places to consider when narrowing down where to go in Costa Rica.
Use our Costa Rica Destination Tool to filter 66 Costa Rica destination recommendations according to nearly 150 different criteria. Learn more!
Plan to travel to Costa Rica with kids? We outline the best things to do and provide child and student discounts!
We explain Costa Rica’s ecological blue flag program, describe 25 exemplary beaches, and list 40 notable others so you can select the eco-friendly beach that’s best for you!
We compare and contrast the 20 most sought-after Costa Rica beach towns according to a variety of criteria to help you pick your favorite!
Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!
See our master list of Costa Rica beaches for photos of 80+ beaches in Costa Rica to help you decide which one(s) to visit!
We provide photos of Playa Cangrejal Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
We provide photos of Playa Garza Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
We compare and contrast Costa Rica highway conditions by design, terrain, pace, traffic, flow, tolls, river crossings, and 4×4 requirements.
Will you be driving in Costa Rica? Our charts outline the distance (kilometers) and duration (hours/minutes) for each popular route!
We answer 20+ questions about zip-lining in Costa Rica to help prepare you for a fun, safe, and enjoyable adventure!
Use Costa Rica tour transportation to save time and money! We list tours that provide transportation between two destinations, and offer discounts for them too!
We detail the 30 most popular things to do in Costa Rica (with photos) and describe the attractions, beaches, cities, and towns that offer them!
We have rafted in Costa Rica 2,000+ times; read our answers to popular Costa Rica rafting tour questions, plus tips and need-to-know info!
We provide photos of Playa Samara Costa Rica (Nicoya Peninsula), plus info about beach features, safety, location, parking, and more!
Want to know where to stay in Samara Costa Rica? We recommend Hotel Leyenda and we offer a free discount promotion code for the hotel too!
Want to visit one of the Nicoya Peninsula beaches in Costa Rica? Don’t miss these noteworthy beaches!
Want to know which is the best river for rafting in Costa Rica? We compare and contrast a number here, and offer discounts and savings for each!
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