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Nature and wildlife
Sloths, turtles, macaws and cloud forests in one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth.
Costa Rica protects a large share of its territory in national parks and reserves. With a good guide, every hike becomes a safari.
- Tortuguero: boat trips through canals and turtle nesting in season.
- Drake Bay and Corcovado: the wildest area of the country.
- Manuel Antonio: monkeys and sloths by the sea.
- Monteverde: cloud forest, birds and the resplendent quetzal.
- Sarapiquí: lowland rainforest.
Tip: wildlife is most active early in the morning. A certified guide with a spotting scope makes all the difference.
Recommended destinations
TortugueroJungle canals and green turtle nesting. Reachable only by boat or small plane.from $70 per night
Drake Bay · CorcovadoThe most biodiverse area of the country: tapirs, scarlet macaws and Caño Island.from $80 per night
Manuel AntonioNational park with monkeys, sloths and white-sand beaches next to Quepos.from $65 per night
MonteverdeCloud forest with quetzals, hanging bridges and one of the longest zip lines in the country.from $50 per night
SarapiquíLowland rainforest and powerful rivers. Great for rafting and learning about cacao.from $45 per night
CahuitaCoral reef, quiet beaches and Afro-Caribbean culture.from $40 per night
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