Puntarenas Province

Costa Rica

If you ever go to Costa Rica, you have to stop by Cabo Matapalo, close to Corcovado. You won't see that many tourists there. And on top of the beautiful spot, if you're lucky you'll encounter colourful frogs, toucans, howler monkeys and spider monkeys... as we did :) #BestOf5
If you ever go to Costa Rica, you have to stop by Cabo Matapalo, close to Corcovado. You won't see that many tourists there. And on top of the beautiful spot, if you're lucky you'll encounter colourful frogs, toucans, howler monkeys and spider monkeys... as we did :) #BestOf5
At first I was disappointed to have rain, but It made for a great hike. After all, that's why they call it the rain forest!
After releasing Green Turtle hatchlings during the late afternoon, I was convinced to stay behind for the sunset. We passed the time by throwing coconuts around, having a good laugh, and taking photos of each other. Then, all of us looked up and thought, "This is truly Costa Rica, absolutely gorgeous".
A circuit of 10 zip lines, bridges, and butterfly garden. Ends with a really good costa rican lunch. The trip starts in Quepos and they take your group on a 30 minute van drive inland through palm plantations and green foothills. A great 5-hour adventure for families. $75 pp. www.canopysafari.com

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View of the coastal town Jaco, Costa Rica
Jacó
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Tours
Relaxing Jacó awaits: its surfing, beaches, adventures, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Jacó Beach
  • Marina Los Sueños
  • Herradura Beach
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Aerial drone view of a tropical paradise beach. Playa Ventanas in Costa Rica
Quepos
Known for Beaches, Nature and Wildlife
Get away to romantic Quepos! Enjoy the natural setting, beaches, and adventure.

Reasons to visit

  • Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Playa Espadilla
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Volcan Arenal dominates the landscape during sunset, as seen from the Monteverde area, Costa Rica.
Monteverde
Known for Forests, Hiking and Nature
Get away to Monteverde! Enjoy the forests, zip-lining, and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
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Tide out on the empty Bahia Ballena with no people on a sunny day near Montezuma, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Cóbano
Known for Relaxing, Secluded and Surfing
Get away to secluded Cóbano! Enjoy the surfing, jungle, and zip-lining.
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Bahía ballena Costa Rica
Bahía Ballena
Known for Jungles, Relaxing and Wildlife
Explore relaxing Bahía Ballena: its jungle, cocktail bars, zip-lining, and more!
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Paquera
Known for Tours, Excursions and Islands
Like island views? Get away to relaxing Paquera!
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