This magical wildlife refuge is located about an hour inland from the beautiful Central Pacific beaches of Bejuco and Esterillos. It is a wonderful place to stop in the morning for short hike to majestic waterfalls before making your way down the coast towards Manuel Antonio or the Osa Peninsula. The trail to the falls…
This spectacular waterfall hike is about an hour’s drive inland from the Dominical beach on the Central Pacific coast. It is well worth the visit if you want to visit a fun and easy waterfall adventure while visiting coast, or looking for a fun place to stop on the way from the Pacific Coast towards…
This is a beautiful hidden gem located just about 30 minutes south of Liberia off of route 1. The reserve consists of about 2,500 ha of protected dry forest, and is home to many insects, birds, and mammals. It is a great spot to stop by for a few hours to get away from the…
This privately owned nature reserve is located in the cloud forest of the Talamanca mountains, right by the entrance to the famous Chirripó National Park, which is home to Costa Rica’s highest peak at 3,821 meters. The reserve is dedicated to the conservation of the cloud forest, and consists of 255 ha of reforested land…
The Quetzales National Park is a beautiful protected forest of more than 4,000 ha in the South/Central Mountains region of the country. Just like the name implies, this high-altitude, cloud-forest ecosystem is an important habitat for the rare and beautiful “Quetzal” bird, along with other important bird species. It’s a pleasant place to visit if…
This magical National Park, located on the southern Caribbean Coast between the towns of Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, is home to over 1000 ha of protected land and 22,000 ha of protected ocean, making for a diverse tropical paradise that is home to many terrestrial and marine animals. It’s definitely worth the visit to explore…
This vast wildlife refuge, located at the very southeast end of the Caribbean coast, is made up of about 9500 ha of protected terrestrial and marine ecosystems. It is an incredibly rich and beautiful area made up of pristine beaches and lush forests, and due to its protection of important wetlands and coral reef habitats,…
It is definitely worth it to go on a night walk in Monteverde to truly experience all that the cloud forest has to offer! Up to 80% of the wildlife in the area is only active at night, so you’re missing out if you are only exploring the forest during the day. On this tour…
This short waterfall hike is located just 15 minutes south of the town of Guacimo, which is right along route 32 between La Fortuna and the Caribbean Coast, so you can consider this as a half way point activity. It is a great beginner hike through the forest, with beautiful nature views and a refreshing…
Monteverde is famous for its impressive cloud forest ecosystem, which is an incredibly lush and vibrant forest environment abundant with plants and wildlife. The Santa Elena Cloud Forest, located about 20 minutes from the center of Santa Elena, offers a great way to be immersed in this unique ecosystem, with up to 12km of trails…
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