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Costa Rica Vacation Packages: Pure Nature
From rainforests to volcanic highlands; from the bird-populated wetlands to the breathtaking surf of the Caribbean and Pacific beaches Costa Rica is a nation that puts conservation first. Active adventures abound: surf, zip line, golf, hike, bird watch, paddle, fish, and dive. Costa Rica is also known for its luxury spas and yoga retreats. Whether you want to bask on a pristine beach, work on your Lotus pose, or are looking for an adventurous trek through the rainforest, we can match you with a trip to Costa Rica that’s just your style.
Costa Rica at a Glance
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (₡)
Tipping Customs: Tip 10-15%
Language: Spanish
Popular Drink: Fruit Refrescos
Must Eat: Gallo pinto (beans and rice)
Power Up: A and B (two and three-prong type) 120 V
Weather: The forecast is sunny and 72˚, though mountain temperatures can be cooler.
Best Time to Visit: November through April is the dry season and the best time to visit.
Top Things to Do in
Costa Rica
In Touch with Nature
One of the world’s great eco-tourism hotspots a quarter of Costa Rica’s land is designated nature reserve; visit the Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio, Palo Verde, Corcovado, and Carara National Parks.
Catch a Wave
Costa Rica is a world-renowned surf destination; there’s Tamarindo, Jaco, and Malpais on the Pacific, and Westfalia on the Caribbean coast.
Find Your Beach
With 750 miles of Caribbean and Pacific coastline, discover your beach there’s Puntarenas, Playa Tambor, Playa Montezuma, and Manuel Antonio National Park—to name just a few.
Go on a Yoga Retreat
Rejuvenate your body and spirit at a spa and yoga retreat where you can expand your practice and enjoy a massage by the sea.
Hole in One
Bring your clubs and golf some of Costa Rica’s rolling greens some of these renowned fairways have been designed by golf legends like Arnold Palmer and Ted Robinson.
Popular costa rica destination
Guanacaste
Guanacaste, a province in northwestern Costa Rica, is a tropical paradise bursting with outdoor activities. It has more than 400 miles of coastline on the Pacific Ocean, creating many opportunities for water sports like surfing, snorkeling, fishing or simply relaxing on a beach. Guanacaste has many black volcanic sand beaches, which contrast beautifully with the bright blue water.
Liberia, the capital city of Guanacaste, is home to the recently opened Daniel Oduber International Airport and is an ideal stopover for travelers, as it's close to many activities and attractions. The population is only 40,000 but the city has a great atmosphere and an assortment of great food, bars and entertainment.
Just over an hour drive from Liberia is the city of Nicoya, located on the Nicoya Peninsula and considered the center of arts and crafts for the Guanacaste Province. It was Costa Rica's first colonial city and is home to the oldest church in Costa Rica. People from all surrounding areas come to Nicoya to shop and take care of legal or banking needs, making the city an important, yet still pleasant, part of Guanacaste.
Travelers to Guanacaste are sometimes confused about which province the Nicoya Peninsula is in. Technically, Guanacaste includes the entire Nicoya Peninsula, but because traveling between the northern and southern areas of the peninsula is sometimes difficult, the administration of the three southern counties has been assigned to the Puntarenas Province. So sometimes the Nicoya Peninsula is considered in Guanacaste and sometimes in Puntarenas.
Guanacaste's most developed and accessible tourist town is Tamarindo. It's located on the west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and is very accommodating to travelers of all types. The modern developments of Tamarindo, such as paved roads and modern restaurants, have not changed the laidback atmosphere or authenticity of the city, making it extra appealing to travelers.
Guanacaste is also home to some sprawling national parks. Rincon de la Vieja National Park, a 34,800-acre park in the middle of the province, has intriguing features such as boiling mud pots, active volcanoes, nine craters, cloud forests and many hiking trails. Santa Rosa National Park, in the northwestern corner of Guanacaste, encompasses ten unique habitats, ranging from dry tropical forest to moist mangrove swamp and is a popular park for camping.
