Tag: trails
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Cipancí
Location: SamaraIt is located between the cantons of Nicoya and Cañas of the province of Guanacaste, and includes most of the mangrove areas and water mirrors of the Bebedero River up to the confluence of Lajas River. To get to this refuge, take the northern interamerican Read more [...]
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Bio Thermales Hot Springs
Location: San CarlosSituated on 35 acres of tropical rainforest with a diversity of animals for wildlife and birding watching from the hot spring pools or forest trails this beautiful complex is another good option for relaxation combined with nature and thermal waters. Four rainforest pools with ranches Read more [...]
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Bosque Eterno de los Niños
Location: PuntarenasIts name comes from the work of thousands of children all over the world (in forty-four countries) to collect funds that are invested in the acquisition of the lands forming the park. Nowadays, this park takes up 20.000 Ha of protected tropical forest, becoming the Read more [...]
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Bosque Prusia
Location: AlajuelaIf you are a lover of walking and pure air, you should visit Prusia, a sector of the Irazú Volcano National Park, located north of the province of Cartago, 6 kilometers northeast of Tierra Blanca. Prusia is located southwest of the craters and mostly covered Read more [...]
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Canopy San Lorenzo
Location: San RamonHave you thought that a day full of fun and adventure could also be a great help for animals? Well, Canopy San Lorenzo offer us this option, it is only 80Km from San José on the main road from San Ramón to La Fortuna in Read more [...]
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Cascada Elysiana
Location: San JoseCascada Elysiana is a very beautiful waterfall where you can find trails, animals and a forest with a hostel at affordable prices and best of all, ecologically exemplary. To get there you have to take route 2 through Cerro de la Muerte towards Pérez Zeledón, Read more [...]
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Cascadas Pozo Azul
Location: GreciaOne of the most imposing, high, amazing, paradisiacal, wild and beautiful waterfalls in Costa Rica. Located in Bajos del Toro, in the small town of Colonia del Toro where you will also find “Pura Vida” people. You can access this place in any type of Read more [...]
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Catarata Chorro Parado
Location: GreciaDeep in the mountains of San Ramón, you will find the only waterfall in Costa Rica with a horizontal jet surrounded by hills with a beautiful views, coffee plantations and forests that hide delicious rivers just to spend a great weekend. It is high difficulty Read more [...]
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Catarata El Paraíso
Location: GreciaThis is a coffee farm that it is about to become a natural attraction of the area. It is a beautiful place to spend the day with the family surrounded by nature. In this place you will find a nice waterfall, short hiking trails, ranches, Read more [...]
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Catarata Paraíso de Manantiales
Location: GreciaA lot of waterfalls to discover in only one day trip. They fall into the canyon of Toro Amarillo where having fun is inevitable. It is better to get there through Vara Blanca since the road through Grecia is often in poor condition. Any type Read more [...]
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Cataratas Nauyaca
Location: DominicalOur country has plenty of natural attractions but one of the most treasured ones are their waterfalls. When it comes to one of the best waterfalls in Costa Rica, Nauyaca waterfalls are definitely one of the favorite options. These beautiful waterfalls are also known as Read more [...]
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Cavernas Venado
Location: La Fortuna45 minutes from la Fortuna de San Carlos is located this geological formation that invites you to leave your fear aside and discover what life is like inside a cave. Narrow tunnels, a waterfall and bats are part of its inner route. The Venado caves Read more [...]
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Centro Recreativo Bosque de la Hoja
Location: HerediaHeredia is characterized for being a province with very beautiful landscapes, and Bosque de la Hoja is a clear example of it. This is recreational park is very popular due to its cold climate and the amount of trees that surround it, was well as Read more [...]
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Eco Centro Danaus
Location: La FortunaThe Eco Centro Danaus is located 4 Km east of La Fortuna town. It is a private reserve that focuses its efforts on conservation and environmental education. It has gone from being a paddock area to a nature reserve, all the vegetation and diversity of Read more [...]
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Eco Finca – Catarata Caída del Cielo
Location: GreciaIf you take the road to Bajo del Toro – Grecia you will find a sign that says “Catarata Caída del Cielo” which is located in Coopebajos del Toro. This is part of the beautiful waterfalls located in this amazing town. Any type of vehicle Read more [...]
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Eco Termales La Fortuna
Location: La FortunaAnother great option if you are visiting La Fortuna de San Carlos. The Eco Termales La Fortuna Hot Springs is a sanctuary of pleasure, nature, and beauty that has been the life´s work of the Hidalgo family, is geared toward privacy and relaxation. It is Read more [...]
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Ecoglide Arenal Park
Location: La FortunaLocated in La Fortuna, San Carlos you will find Arenal Ecoglide Park, one of the newest Costa Rica’s adventure parks. A perfect combination of adventure, nature and adrenaline, at the foot of the majestic Arenal Volcano. This zip line in Arenal offers high standards of Read more [...]
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El Pocerón – Parque Nacional Los Quetzales
Location: San JoseWhen visiting El Pocerón in the Dota providence it is a place that in which you will enjoy both the rode and the destination. To get there you have to take the route through Cerro de la Muerte until you reach the Quetzales National Park Read more [...]
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Jardín Botánico de Orquídeas
Location: AlajuelaSituated in La Garita de Alajuela, this beautiful orchid botanical garden allows you to experience the life of orchids thought different environments such as tropical trails, varied gardens, exhibition points, learning nurseries and much more. In this place you will also find a flora and Read more [...]
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Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler
Location: GreciaThe botanic garden Else Kientzler has a large sample of different tropical species from places like Guayanas, New Zealand, Madagascar, Japan, Bahamas, Java, Brazil, India, Korea and of course Costa Rica. In this space you will find several types of gardens, such as succulents, bromeliads, Read more [...]
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Laguna Pozo Verde – Parque Nacional Juan Castro Blanco
Location: San CarlosA green treasure, a natural jewel; this is how the Juan Castro Blanco National Water Park is best described. It is an area of 14,453 hectares, visited by few due to the lack of information and that can only be reached by walking a natural Read more [...]
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Monte de la Cruz
Location: HerediaThere are places of which one simply cannot stop going. Which cause a sensation of immediate relaxation. They are places that take a smile to those who go. One of those places is San Rafael de Heredia, a canton where nature is in abundance. The Read more [...]
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Paraíso de Aguas Termales Dr. Paradise
Location: La FortunaAn experience that you cannot miss during your vacation, in a quiet environment to relax with your family. Dr. Paradise offers a paradise of exuberant natural beauty for the enjoyment of the popular hot springs. This complex will conquer you with its more than 10 Read more [...]
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Parque Ambiental Rio Loro
Location: CartagoIn the 23 hectares of Parque Ambiental Río Loro, recovering ecosystems and the water resources of the Cartago Canton are protected. It offers a different space in which the visitor can enjoy pure air, sounds of nature and a quit environment to learn and share. Read more [...]
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Parque Ecologico Arenal Natura
Location: San CarlosThe ecological park Arenal natura was created in 2010 by a family company and nature lovers with the objective of protecting, conserving and promoting the education and investigation of Costa Rica natural richness. This is a perfect place to visit if you want to learn Read more [...]
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Parque Ecológico Tropical Arenal Mundo Aventura
Location: La FortunaIf you are fan of the adventure activities the Arenal Mundo Aventura is another place that you can enjoy during your vacation in San Carlos. Arenal Mundo Aventura is an authentic adventure in the rainforest that is full of adrenaline and in harmony with the Read more [...]
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Parque Internacional La Amistad
Location: PuntarenasWith its area split between the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá, Parque Internacional La Amistad is one of the first attempts to manage protected area between two different nations. Travelers who want to experience ecotourism during their vacation should definitely make an effort to Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Barbilla
Location: LimonWould you like to get away from the crowds and still enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica during your stay? The Parque Nacional Barbilla is a perfect spot to do it. This 29,500 acre region situated along the Cordillera de Talamanca is the least Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Barra Honda
Location: LiberiaThe Parque Nacional Barra Honda is located in the province of Guanacaste, 22 km northeast of the city of Nicoya. It is constituted by the Cerro Barra Honda and other neighboring hills. Barra Honda is the only park in Costa Rica that has a complex Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo – Sector Quebrada Gónzalez
Location: San JoseThe Braulio Carrillo National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica with 50,000 hectares and is located in one of the areas with the steepest topography in the country. The landscape is made up of high mountains densely covered with forests Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo Sector Volcán Barva
Location: HerediaIt is located to the north of the Central Valley, on the Central Volcanic Mountain range, between the massifs of the Poás and Irazú Volcanoes. The Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo is one of the largest protected areas in Costa Rica with 50,000 hectares and is Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Cahuita
Location: LimonThe Parque Nacional Cahuita is located in the province of Limón, Caribbean coast, 42 km south of the city of Limón. This Park has 23,290 hectares of marine coverage and 1,102 terrestrial hectares. In this territory there is a set of ecological systems such as Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Carara
Location: PuntarenasThe Parque Nacional Carara’s main entrance is located 2 kilometers south of the Río Grande de Tárcoles Bridge. Its name in the indigenous language Huetar means “River of Lizards”, has the only transitional forest of the Central Pacific, which translates into diversity of flora and Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Cerro Chirripo
Location: San JoseChirripó National Park is shared among the provinces of Limón, San José and Cartago. It is located south of the Capital San José. Cerro Chirripó is part of the Talamanca Mountain range, and it is one of the most exciting tours to do in Costa Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Corcovado
Location: Osa PeninsulaIf you are willing to live a wild experience and feel nature at its best, the Osa area is waiting for you. Meeting a tapir on the beach, watching a herd of peccaries pass by and observing the fins of a bull shark when entering Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Diriá
Location: TamarindoThe Parque Nacional Diría was created in 1991 to preserve the tropical forests and cloud forests of the central highlands of the Nicoya Península, as well as to protect the watersheds of the four most important rivers: Diriá, Enmedio, Verde and Tigre, which have created Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Guanacaste
Location: LiberiaThe Parque Nacional Guanacaste has become a natural treasure for Costa Rica, as its impressive landscapes have been declared by UNESCO as a natural heritage for humanity. The Park is located on the eastern side of the Interamerican Highway, in front of the Santa Rosa Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional La Cangreja
Location: PuriscalThe Parque Nacional La Cangreja is located in San José province, Puriscal canton, Mercedes Sur and Chires districts, the main entrance is located 35 kilometers south east of the city of Santiago de Puriscal. La Cangreja, refres to the characteristic shape of the hill that Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Los Quetzales
Location: San JoseLand of high mountain, beauty and beautiful birds that covers the lands of the Reserva Biológica Cerro Vueltas and the state´s farms acquired around the reserve. The protected area has among its objectives the conservation of high natural environments, particularly the oak forests, the cloud Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Location: QueposThis wild area is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Puntarenas. It is located about 157 km south of San José by road and 7km south of the city of Quepos. This area has the most beautiful white sand Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Palo Verde
Location: BagacesIt is located in the Province of Guanacaste, between the Bebedero River and the Tempisque River; approximately 30 kms to the west of the city of Cañas. Palo Verde is a birdwatcher´s paradise. It is the meeting place of the largest concentration of equatic and Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas
Location: GolfitoWith a stunning diversity of flora and fauna, the gorgeous Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas is a significant natural reserve and wildlife refuge located in the Golfito sector, with an extension of about 14,750 terrestrial hectares and 1,200 marinas, created with the intention of protecting the Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Santa Rosa
Location: LiberiaHistory and nature are intertwined in this site, located in Guanacaste and considered a World Heritage Site. Scenario of the historic battle of March 20, 186, Parque Nacional Santa Rosa is the only Wild Protected Area that has a historical museum within its territory. In Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Tapanti
Location: CartagoThe Tapantí National Park is a nature reserve that is located in the La Amistad – Pacífico Conservation Area. It is located about 15km southeast of the town of Orosi and was created in 1982. Tapantí area is one of the most rainy places in Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Location: TortugueroThe Parque Nacional Tortuguero is located on the Caribbean coast, province of Limón, approximately 80 km northeast of the city of the same name. It has an area of 18,946.9 hectares in the land part and 52,265 in the marine part. Exuberant, paradisiacal, mystical… a Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Location: Lake ArenalLa fortuna, a charming and quite village easily accessible from San José, 3 hours away by car, offers a spectacular scenery of Arenal, the most active volcano in Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano is settled about 10 kilometers from the town, and from time to Read more [...]
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Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
Location: AlajuelaPoás Volcano is one of the major attractions in the Central Valley region, also one of the most visited national parks, and a great day trip add-on for any Costa Rica vacation itinerary. Poás volcano is one of the most popular volcanoes in Costa Rica Read more [...]
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Parque Recreativo Bosques de Fraijanes
Location: AlajuelaIn the mountains of the warm province of Los Mangos, 20 minutes from the center of Alajuela, is located the Parque Recreativo Bosques de Fraijanes, the ideal place to go to enjoy a field day in the company of family or friends. Here you and Read more [...]
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Parque Recreativo Laguna de Fraijanes
Location: AlajuelaThe road that leads to the park is paved and in perfect condition. Along the way, you will be able to observe the great coffee activity of the area, with ample lands cultivated with this valuable and appreciated fruit, take your camera ready. There is Read more [...]
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Parque Vista Arenal
Location: La FortunaThe mission of Canopy Vista Arenal has as main objective to offer a space of safe, fun, familiar and social dispersion where they can enjoy spending a pleasant time, focused on providing quality entertainment for people from all over the world, generating in visitors a Read more [...]
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Puentes Colgantes de Arenal (Místico Park)
Location: La FortunaLocated just 30 minutes from downtown la Fortuna, just in front of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal lagoon, San Carlos you will find the Mistico Park. Why should you visit this park? You will marvel at an ecotourism project, one of the most beautiful Read more [...]
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Refugio de Aves Alexander Skutch
Location: San IsidroFor birds lovers only! When you come to see Alexander Skutch Biological corridor at the Tropical Scientific Center, you will find not only a tremendous forest full of amazing birds but also incredible enterprising people, simple, and the most important thing, everything they do, they Read more [...]
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Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal
Location: LiberiaBahía Junquillal is one of the best places to visit if you are looking for a calming and tranquil destination, as the beach vegetation is virtually untouched. The Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal has an area of 505 hectares, where ecological and cultural aspects Read more [...]
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Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito
Location: GolfitoGolfito lies 300 kilometers southeast of Puntarenas, the capital city of Puntarenas province. Situated directly south of Piedras Blancas National Park, its wildlife refuge has a unique history. The Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito has incredible facilities where you will enjoy very varied landscapes Read more [...]
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Cerro Dantas
Location: HerediaThe Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Cerro Dantas was created in 1998, in order to protect and contribute to the initiatives, programs and research that allow to conserve and maintain the natural resources that surround Cerro Chompipe, in Heredia. It is located near the city Read more [...]
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Hacienda El Viejo (El Viejo Wetlands)
Location: Playas del CocoThe Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Hacienda El Viejo is located in Filadelfia, Guanacaste, and is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area and is a private refuge belonging to the Azucarera el Viejo. Also known as El Viejo Wetlands is bordered by 5,000 acres of Read more [...]
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Reserva Ecologica Rio la Fortuna
Location: La FortunaThis drop of crystal clear water of 70 meters high, is located in the province of Alajuela, 5.5 kilometers from La Fortuna de San Carlos, very close to Cerro Chato and the National Park. The Río Fortuna Waterfall is located in a biological reserve with Read more [...]
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Reserva Biológica Hitoy Cecere
Location: LimonA rare and captivating biological haven, the Reserva Biológica Hitoy- Cecere is a treasured secret in Limón Province. Unspoiled and lush tropical forests with a variety of vegetation and streams with abundant waterfalls await you. The park is located approximately 36 miles 60 km south Read more [...]
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Reserva Biológica Locos por el Bosque
Location: CoronadoImagine arriving at a place where the clouds touch the mountain, a place that once you get into its paths you hear nothing but nature. It reads incredible, right? Well, that’s the Reserva Biológica Locos por el Bosque, located in Coronado, just an hour and Read more [...]
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Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena
Location: PuntarenasThe Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena was opened in 1992 by a group of volunteer Canadian students, it offers the visitors, trails, 3 lookout points and an observation tower. The “clouds” that hover over the forest are actually a continuous mist, created by the extreme Read more [...]
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Reserva Curi – Cancha
Location: PuntarenasThe Curi – Cancha Reserve has been welcoming tourists since 2011. It protects 83 hectares of virgin rainforest, open pastures and secondary growth forests. Over 200 species of birds have been spotted in Curi- Cancha making it a must for bird lovers. About half of Read more [...]
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Reserva Ecológica Los Mosqueritos
Location: CartagoThis place looks like something out of a fairy tale and it is perfect for a picnic day, family day, or just a walk in the perfect forest characteristic of Los Santos area. To get there you have to go to El Cerro de la Read more [...]
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Reserva Forestal Bosque del Niño
Location: GreciaThe Reserva Forestal Bosque del niño is located on the slops of the Poás Volcano, approximately 14 kilometers of Grecia city in the district of San Isidro. This is a perfect place to unwind and get lost in nature with the family. It has the Read more [...]
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Río Celeste
Location: AlajuelaCosta Rica is full of beautiful places and this is, without a doubt, the most magical of all. It is located in Guatuso, Alajuela in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. Celeste River has its name due the color of its turquoise waters produced by a Read more [...]
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Senderos Ecológicos – Finca San Gerardo
Location: San RamonLocated 13.5 kilometers after San Ramón entrance you will find a beautiful estate that offers lots of trails for a nice walk and a wonderful waterfall to spend the day. The path to the waterfall is short and it does not last for half hour Read more [...]
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Sky Adventure Arenal Park
Location: La FortunaOne of the most amazing places to visit while traveling in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano which is one of the most impressive and breathtaking Volcano of Costa Rica. Sky Adventures Arenal Park has a privileged location with probably the best views of the Read more [...]
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Vandara Hot Springs & Adventure
Location: LiberiaIt is located 24 Km from Liberia, Guanacaste, 45 minutes from the Daniel Oduber International Airport, on the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Rincón de la Vieja. When nature invites us to be part of it, it gives us its best! Vandará Read more [...]
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Vida Aventura Park
Location: BagacesVida Aventura Nature Park is the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. Adventure seekers and spa mavens alike will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Adventure Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. When you arrive at Vida Aventura Nature Park, your experienced Read more [...]
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Volcan Irazu
Location: AlajuelaIf you are looking for an exciting and fascinating sight to behold while visiting Costa Rica, Irazú Volcano is your option. It is located 31 Km northeast of the city of Cartago, Oreamuno canton, province of Cartago. Its name is of indigenous origin, it comes Read more [...]
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Volcán Tenorio
Location: La FortunaLocated in the north of Costa Rica, Tenorio Volcano National Park is one of the youngest in the country. It is located between the cantons of Guatuso and Upala de Alajuela, Cañas, Bagaces and Tilarán of the Province of Guanacaste. This area is located in Read more [...]