When it comes to places to visit in Costa Rica it's difficult to know quite where to start. For example, Costa Rica is such a diverse country and so much of the country is aimed at tourists that there are so many things to do and so many places to visit in Costa Rica you probably couldn't do it all in 6 months. I visited for a month the first time and barely managed to scrape the surface!
So the first thing to think about before you visit Costa Rica is in an ideal world - what would you like from your vacation?
Do you want to lie by a pool or on the beach? Do you want the action and adventure of zip lines, rock climbing and surfing? Do you want to see some Costa Rican nature - with all the plants and animals that comes with such a diverse place. Do you want to experience culture? Or do you want to see some amazing views? You can accomplish all of these things and more and frankly entire guide books have been written on the places to visit in Costa Rica so I could never hope to cover everything.
But perhaps I can just help draw your attention to a few particular highlights which will give you food for thought and may help to "kick start" your research before your trip.
Arenal Volcano - Yes, Arenal and nearby La Fortuna are a tourist trap so be aware of that before you go, but seeing Costa Rica's largest active volcano is an experience no matter what your interests. You can stay in hotels where your room looks out at the perfect dome and at dusk a guide will take you deep into the park where you can see lava and red-hot rocks rolling down the outside of the volcano. The direction of the flow changes regularly so if you do want a hotel that you can see lava from, check which way it is flowing before booking.
Manual Antonio - One of a number of nature reserves, Manuel Antonio is not only the only place you're likely to see squirrel monkeys in the whole of Costa Rica but it also has the most jaw droppingly beautiful beach. Also, because you have to pay to enter the National Park, the beach isn't over-run with tourists generally so you can really enjoy it.
Monte Verde Cloud Forest - Ignore the Lonely Planet guide and go for Monte Verde rather than the rather dull (and badly run) Santa Elena park. Way up in the mountains Monte Verde is a challenge to get to, but is the most amazing experience to see clouds rolling though the forest infront of you. Wildlife abounds and the facilities are good. Toilets, guides and a restarant mean you can go wild in nature and then be back for a civilized lunch just a few hours later.
Tortuguero - An inland river system best reached by boat, take a guide out and you'll likely see such wildlife as manatees and most amazing of all - wild turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. Different species next at different times of year but if you want the heart-stopping experience of seeing a wild turtle, this is one of the best places in the world.
Chirropo - Take the climb up to Costa Rica's highest peak which will take a full day. Hot and tiring yes, but the summit due to it's height has all sorts of animals and plants that you just won't see anywhere else in Costa Rica. What's more, the time and effort it takes to get to the top means only the most hardy individuals make it - so enjoy being able to seperate yourself from the "average" tourist who didn't make it!
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