Costa Rica Travel Guide

A storm brews over the 19th century Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (National Museum of Costa Rica) in San Jose. in Costa Rica Brightly decorated carriage wheel in San Jose.

Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise. The country's Disney-like cast of creatures — ranging from howler monkeys to toucans — are prolific and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. Read Costa Rica introduction

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Volcán Arenal, San Jose

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The volcano is some distance from San Jose, but it is worth the trip to visit one of Central America's most impressive volcanoes. In the night, the view is awe-inspiring thanks to the red-hot rocks that the volcano spews into the air. You can …
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Ruinas de Ujarrás, San Jose
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Sarchí Village, San Jose
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Juan Santamaria Historical Museum, Alajuela
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Cartago, San Jose

Hotel Santo Tomas, San Jose

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In the classic neighborhood of Barrio Amon, the Hotel Santo Tomas is another of the beautifully restored homes converted into a tourist accomodation. …
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Hotel Kekoldi, San Jose
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Hemingway Inn, San Jose
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, San Jose
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Hotel Don Carlos, San Jose

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Overview of Costa Rica

For years, Costa Rica was the well-kept secret of a few biologists, backpackers, and beachcombers, but that's all changed. The secret is out. Today, the country is a major international vacation and adventure-travel destination, and tourism has become the nation's number-one source of …

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Costa Rica

The capital of Costa Rica is on the central plateau of the country, at an altitude of 1,170 m. Founded in 1736 as Villa Nueva, the new town became the country's capital in 1823.

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Costa Rica is a place for the active -

hiking, horse riding, surfing, scuba-diving, fishing and white-water rafting can be indulged in here. There are beautiful beaches and amazing wildlife, with an incredible range of rare birds, butterflies and turtles to seek out. Over a quarter of the country is protected, and it is notable for …

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