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1. San Jose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Tortuguero National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cocos Island

Romantic Islands
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4. Alajuela

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5. Arenal Volcano National Park

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6. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

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7. Cahuita

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8. Cartago

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9. Chirripo National Park

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10. Corcovado National Park

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11. Domincal

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12. Drake Bay

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13. Jaco

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14. La Fortuna

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15. Manuel Antonio National Park

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16. Monteverde

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17. Montezuma

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18. Nosara

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19. Puerto Viejo

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20. Quepos

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21. Rincon de la Vieja National Park

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22. Samara

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23. Santa Teresa

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24. Tamarindo

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25. Uvita

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Costa Rica is the place to experience the easy-going pace of pura vida – the pure life.
  • This popular travel destination is the eco-adventure capital of Central America.
  • Visitors will love the diversity of outdoor activities – one day zip lining the rainforest canopy and another surfing the reliable breaks of Nosara.
  • With nearly one-fourth of the county’s terrain under environmental protection, Costa Rica’s biodiversity is unmatched, making it the perfect destination for sustainable travel.
  • For visitors who simply want to lounge on the soft sand beaches and watch mesmerizing sunrises or sunsets on their honeymoon, there are plenty of opportunities for that too.

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