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Overview
Centering yourself on a surfboard or yoga mat, descending into bat-filled caves or ascending misty volcanic peaks 鈥 relax and enjoy the ride of Costa Rica.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
San Jos茅
On the southern side of the Plaza de la Cultura resides the Teatro Nacional, San Jos茅鈥檚 most revered building. Constructed in 1897, it features a columned鈥
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Featuring lush jungle, picture-perfect beaches and craggy headlands, this tiny park (1680 acres/680 hectares) absolutely brims with wildlife (and often鈥
Cahuita
At the northwestern end of Cahuita, Playa Negra is a long, black-sand beach flying the bandera azul ecol贸gica, a flag that indicates that the beach is鈥
Parque Nacional Volc谩n Arenal
From 1968 until 2010, Volc谩n Arenal was an ever-active and awe-striking natural wonder, producing menacing ash columns, massive explosions and streams of鈥
Southern Costa Rica & Pen铆nsula de Osa
The world-class Wilson Botanical Garden is internationally known for its collection of more than 2000 native Costa Rican species. Species threatened with鈥
San Jos茅
This museum houses the world鈥檚 largest collection of American jade (pronounced 鈥榟a-day鈥 in Spanish), with an ample exhibition space of five floors鈥
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio & Around
Geography fun fact: this isthmus, which is the centerpiece of the park, is called a tombolo and was formed by the accumulation of sand between the鈥
Museo de Oro Precolombino y Numism谩tica
San Jos茅
This three-in-one museum houses an extensive collection of Costa Rica's most priceless pieces of pre-Columbian gold and other artifacts, including鈥
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
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