During a trip to Costa Rica, you soon realise that the festive cacophony of Latin America reaches all the way into the treetops. Here, the forest is a carnival, dressed in harlequin costumes, blue feathers and giant red flowers. Look up and you see green and warmth, thick, humid leaves, generous and alive. You are wrapped in a cocoon. Volcanoes and primary forests, mangroves and endless palm-fringed beaches: if Eden is a country, Costa Rica may well embody it best.

Costa Rica Travel ideas

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Why visit Costa Rica with Voyageurs du monde?

Sloths, surf spots, enchanting jungle, volcanoes, and dreamy beaches lined with coconut palms… The attractions of Costa Rica have now become known around the world, or almost. One might therefore fear no longer finding what they came here to seek. At Voyageurs, we excel at finding off-the-beaten-path routes, discovering charming little hotels that are still under the radar, selecting the guide who will make all the difference, and uncovering that corner of a national park where you can still feel as though you are alone in the world. And to minimise the impact of your trip to Costa Rica as much as possible, by offsetting all carbon emissions, for example.

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A few of the advantages of travelling with us to Costa Rica

  • Globally unique concierge service
  • Wi-Fi: 1 GB/day included
  • Gourmet Voyageurs
  • Adjust your trip while travelling
  • 24-hour assistance
  • CO2 absorption

Travel to Costa Rica by region

Arenal Volcano

In addition to its magnificent volcano and the ecological richness of its flora and fauna, Arenal Volcano National Park offers hot springs at 38°C (100°F), heavenly to relax in at the end of the day. During your stay in the Arenal Volcano region, there are many activities to enjoy, including horseback riding, hanging bridges, and a panoramic cable car. Tenorio Volcano National Park hides the astonishing Celeste River, with its magnificent turquoise reflections in the heart of the forest. Near the neighbouring Miravalles volcano, take a revitalising break at one of the thermal establishments. It’s an ideal base for exploring the Caño Negro or Palo Verde National Parks.

Caribbean Coast

Is it nature that sets the pace for humans, or the other way around? One would be inclined here to choose the first option, as the Caribbean waves serve as a soundtrack to the indolence of the place, and the thick carpets of tropical forest are so densely packed on the horizon that they encourage you to linger along the coast. With Jamaican influence ever-present, reggae music plays day and night along this Caribbean coast, so different from the rest of the country. Stroll through Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, where surfing is a religion, put on your mask and snorkel in Manzanillo, then head north to the Tortuguero wetlands where crocodiles, frogs, monkeys, sloths, and more than 240 species of birds live. Another Costa Rica, of rare richness. Discover all of our travel inspiration for the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.

Pacific Coast

Are you dreaming of beaches ideal for swimming and water sports? A stay on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a must, as it holds the record for sunshine in the province of Guanacaste; as for Playa Grande, leatherback turtles come to lay their eggs there from December to April. The Osa Peninsula is home to one of the largest tropical forests in Central America. Protected by its status as a national park, Corcovado, a region that is difficult to access, has managed to remain wild and preserve its wildlife and plant life. From Drake, the boat trip to Isla del Caño, a renowned diving spot, allows for the observation of dolphins and whales during their great migrations. Wonder and a change of scenery, guaranteed!

San José & Central Costa Rica

San José is your point of arrival in Costa Rica. As the capital and the economic and cultural hub, nearly half of the country’s population lives there. The climate is spring-like throughout the year. Departure point for exploring the central valley of mountain ranges and dense, humid tropical forests, home to quetzals and hummingbirds. The Pacuare River offers kilometres or miles of lively, untamed waters and class III and IV rapids. Children enjoy the Sarapiqui River, accessible from age seven. Ascent of Turrialba Volcano, on foot or on horseback.

Our Costa Rica
specialists

Whether travelling solo, as a couple or as a family, Costa Rica holds many surprises, and only good ones, thanks to the knowledge and passion of our travel specialists. They make sure you take that essential detour often needed to truly discover a country: choosing the right season, the right duration, the right itinerary, the right parks. Once there, our dedicated concierges and guides take care of any day-to-day challenges, whether it’s indulging a sudden desire for a surf lesson, exploring a wildlife sanctuary full of sloths, toucans, and ocelots, or tasting the best gallo pinto the country has to offer.



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