Visitors to the Republic of Costa Rica will find that despite its small size, the country has an incredible number of attractions and activities to offer. Five per cent of the world’s biodiversity can be found within Costa Rica’s borders and great efforts have been made to preserve this rich resource; protected national parks make up almost 25% of the land – more than any other country in the world. From fishing and surfing to white water rafting and exploring volcanic regions, Costa Rica is the perfect playground for nature lovers and adventures seekers alike.
San Jose, affectionately known to its residents as 'Chepe', lies in the heart of Costa Rica and is home to almost two-thirds of the country’s population. With few buildings over 100 years old, the mountainous capital is relatively modern compared to its Latin American counterparts, but still has a significant amount of culture, art and history for visitors to discover. With a number of theatres full of Costa Rican culture, museums that include the largest collection of American jade in the world, and streets full of bright murals and painted buses, San Jose is an eclectic city waiting to be experienced.
Irazu Volcano National Park Prusia Sector Entrance
The Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s spectacular ‘off-the-beaten-track’ destinations, separated from the country’s mainland by the Gulf of Nicoya and the Tempisque estuary. Nicoya’s idyllic sand beaches, aquamarine bays, charming local hamlets, and excellent eco-tourism opportunities combine to make it an unforgettable travel experience. Popular pursuits here include sport-fishing, fishing, snorkelling, diving, surfing, or simply soaking up the sun on the peninsula’s array of magnificent shores, as well as bird-watching and wildlife viewing in its various nature reserves.
Kaffeetour und Besuch des Indigenen Reservats der Matambú
Located on Costa Rica’s upper western coast, Puerto Carrillo is a charming fishing village known for its inviting beaches, excellent and diverse fishing opportunities, and laid-back atmosphere. The delightful white-sand beaches have small waves, warm turquoise waters and a collection of lovely tidal pools. Playa Carrillo is generally quiet and provides wonderful picnic areas right on the beach, as well as a scenic paved boulevard, and a fantastic lookout spot a short walk up the shore. Fishing is the primary drawcard of the area, with a variety of options for sport fishing and angling. Visitors can take yoga and surf tours, go hiking and camping, and explore the landscape by ATV or on horseback. Puerto Carrillo is a prime whale-watching spot, and its waters are home to humpback whales, spinner dolphins, and stripe marlins.
Tucked between the slopes of Miravalles Volcano and Tenorio Volcano in a verdant valley south of Upala, Bijagua de Upala, also known simply as Bijagua, is a small farming community set on the border of Guanacaste and Alajuela. This remote village is a rustic retreat, perfectly placed as a gateway to the famous Tenorio Volcano National Park. Outdoor lovers can enjoy a scenic trek along the trails and watch the hypnotic torrent of the Rio Celeste Waterfall as it plunges into the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon. After hours of exploring the forest’s leafy landscape, weary travellers can enjoy a leisurely soak in the park’s thermal hot springs. Don’t miss a visit to the Heliconias Rainforest Lodge, where visitors can traverse the network of trails and suspension bridges set amid lush rainforest.
An eco-tourists heaven, La Tigra enjoys an idyllic setting, at the eastern edge of the Children's Eternal Rainforest, in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica. The accompanying jungle is a dense, abundant world of plants and animals, including 120 mammal species, 440 bird varieties and 700 types of butterflies. Visitors can go hiking, ziplining, or canopy bridge walking among the sky-scraping, thick trees, which reach 21 metres in height. Animal lovers will be delighted in the chance to spot so many, and the forest is mainly known for its big cats - especially female ocelots and pumas with cubs who find a safe haven here. Other highlights include waterfalls, river rafting lessons, and the opportunity to volunteer at the wildlife rescue centre or take a traditional cooking class.
Diese malerische Marktstadt, einst der wichtigste Flusshafen von Costa Rica, liegt am Zusammenfluss von Rio Sarapiqui und Rio Puerto Viejo im Nordosten des Landes. Die Besucher fühlen sich wegen ihrer natürlichen Schönheit von der Gegend angezogen - beeindruckende tropische Regenwälder wollen erkundet werden. Genießen Sie erhabenes Wandern, hervorragende Vogelbeobachtung und Flussboottouren, die den Besuchern die Möglichkeit geben, Tukane, Affen, Faultiere und Krokodile in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum zu sehen. Alternativ können Besucher die üppige Landschaft und die Tierwelt zu Pferd genießen, während Nervenkitzel die Adrenalin-Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren, Wildwasser-Rafting und Waldüberdachungen mit Seilrutschen erleben können. Gewinnen Sie Einblicke in lokale alte Traditionen mit einem Besuch des faszinierenden Museums für indigene Kulturen, das mit Musikinstrumenten, Masken und schamanischen Heilwerkzeugen gefüllt ist.
Das einst verschlafene Fischerdorf Puerto Viejo de Talamanca hat sich in den letzten Jahren aufgrund seiner unglaublichen Strände, des kristallklaren Wassers, des entspannten karibischen Charmes und der erstaunlichen Brandung zu einem beliebten Touristenziel entwickelt. Abgesehen von den spektakulären Stränden, die die Stadt selbst säumen, verfügen zwei Nationalparks im Norden und Süden über unberührte Buchten und Buchten, in denen die Regenwälder bis zur Wasserlinie abstürzen. Diese üppigen Dschungel sind der natürliche Lebensraum eines Füllhorn an Wildtieren, darunter exotische Säugetiere wie Brüllaffen und unzählige Vogelarten. Schnorcheln, Surfen und einfach nur Sonne tanken sind in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca an der Tagesordnung, während die Auswahl an Reggae-Bars der Stadt stimmungsvolle Orte bietet, um die Abende in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca zu genießen.
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