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Costa Rica
Trip Planning & Itineraries
Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis of calm among its turbulent neighbors and an ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, beaches galore and a climate built for laziness.
Costa Rica's enlightened approach to conservation has ensured that lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, countless lizards, poison-dart frogs and a mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds, insects and butterflies.
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
From USD $99.00
Spend the day rafting on this river, declared one of the five best rivers in the world for its scenery and class III and IV rapids. The Pacuare River offers unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and serious fun.
Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
From USD $115.00
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you join one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica. Exploring two of Costa Rica's most visited attractions, the Arenal Volcano and natural hot springs nearby, you'll mix adrenaline with relaxation on this full-day Central American tour.
Best of Costa Rica: Top Hotels
In addition to these options, find a self catered accommodation in Costa Rica from Owners Direct.
The Grano de Oro is one of only six properties belonging to the group of 'Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica'. Each of the 35 rooms at the Grano de Oro are completely unique and highly original. All are decorated with wrought-iron fixtures and highlighted by locally crafted furniture and original artwork from prominent Costa Rican painters.
The city's first prominent hotel was constructed in 1930 and is today recognized as a national landmark. For over 75 years, the hotel has played host to a number of world dignitaries and famous stars including John F. Kennedy and Pele. If location is your thing, then look no further - the Gran Hotel Costa Rica resides in the Plaza de la Cultura, the geographic heart of San Jose.
The Kekoldi is located in a fabulously light and airy Art Deco building. Every speck of detail at this quaint and enchanting inn is aimed at making your stay as restful as possible. There are fresh flowers in virtually every corner of the hotel and tranquil murals of beach landscapes adorn the common areas. The hotel itself is centered on an attractive garden that's perfect for enjoying your breakfast in.
Suggested Itineraries: Costa Rica
Packed with office towers, shopping malls and fast-food restaurants, men chattering on mobiles and girls in low-rise jeans, San José is more cosmopolitan than other Central American capital. It may not be a thing of beauty, but it is the hub of Costa Rican life.
Península de Nicoya on the northwestern Pacific coast is difficult to traverse because of the lack of paved roads; however, it's well worth the effort because it contains some of the country's best and most remote beaches. There are also some small and rarely visited wildlife reserves and parks.
- Plan Costa Rica vacations on Yahoo! Travel
- Hotels in Costa Rica from PlanetWare
- English-language news from The Costa Rica News
- Plan Costa Rica vacations on Yahoo! Travel
- Costa Rica hotels from PlanetWare
- English-language news from The Tico Times
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