7 Places In Costa Rica That Make It An Adventurous Place

Nestled in the Central America, the beautiful Republic of Costa Rica offers mesmerising beaches with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific.Cheap living, great weather, amazing beaches, and friendly locals of the country have attracted many retirees, expats and tourists.From zip lining through the cloud forest and hiking to waterfalls, to seeing some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet, Costa Rica is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers.

The basic philosophy of ‘Pura Vida’, which means living a good life, a relaxed life and a happy/content life, makes this place one of the best destinations for a tranquil vacation.

Here are 7 best places to visit to get the most out of your vacation in Costa Rica:

* Puerto Viejo

Located on the Caribbean coast near Panama, Puerto Viejo is popular amongst the young crown mainly because of its party atmosphere. The place offers great beaches, and surfing, and very lively with something going on every night.There are also many quiet beach hotels around for those who are looking for some peace and quiet.

* Cahuita

A tiny town situated right next to a stunning Cahuita national park, Cahuita is about an hour north of Puerto Viejo.After a day of hiking, animal spotting, swimming, or surfing, this is the perfect place to lay back and relax. The region is known for its Afro-Caribbean influences, which you might notice in the food and local culture as you chill out with some dessert crepes or grilled chicken.

* Corcovado

Corcovado National Park is on the remote Osa Peninsula in south-western Costa Rica.Established in 1975, the park covers an area of 424 square kilometers, making it the largest park in the country.Deserted beaches, tons of wildlife, great hiking, camping, and lots of marine life make it one of the best places in the country. The peninsula is not easy to get to but this national park spread across an area of 424 square kilometers, is definitely one of the best places in the country

* Tortuguero

Tortuguero means ‘land of turtles’. This is the Costa Rican version of the Amazon Forests. It dominates the northern coast, with Tortuguero National Park spanning over 77,000 acres. This massive area is a series of rivers and canals that crisscross the jungle, and draws its name from the large number of turtles who come to nest along the shoreline.The best time to see them nesting is in April and May. But the place it teeming with wildlife all year round and a hike even during the off-season will not disappoint you.

* ManuelAntonio

Wide, white-sand beaches and warm blue waters of Manuel Antonio aren’t the only attractions which this beautiful place has to offer. It is not only a popular beach destination, but the nearby national park, which opened in 1972, sees over 150,000 visitors annually.
The national park is home to great hiking trails, a number of secluded beaches, and offers up the chance to view three different kinds of native monkeys.

* Arenal and Poas Volcano

Costa Rica is dotted with many volcanoes, some dormant and some live. Sitting at an elevation of 1,670m, Arenal is one such volcano which still erupts from time to time (although it has mostly been dormant since 2011), and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see lava flowing down the volcano. From awesome waterfall (La Fortuna), the national park with great hiking, sunset views over the lake, caving, rafting options, and famous hot springs, there are many more things to see around here.
A great day trip from San José, Poas Volcano is an active stratovolcano with twin calderas filled with sulphur lakes. The volcanos last erupted in 2017, and have actually erupted 40 times since 1828! There are some small trails around the area too.

* Monteverde

The nation’s premier cloud forest is the home to the elusive quetzal birds. Most people come to Monteverde for a glimpse of this rare bird. Monteverde experiences high winds and unusual weather patterns, and the entire area is very green and wet. You can go on a zip-line adventure through the tree canopy or explore some of the sky bridges in the area.