Costa Rica Travel Destinations

Costa Rica offers dozens of travel destinations waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Many are remote and challenging to get to. Others are well-established adventure centers or nature zones, and still others are ideal for surfing and nightlife. There are destinations that sit amidst dense cloud forest or in the shadow of a volcano, and there are destinations that provide access to a refreshing waterfall or scenic beaches.

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With so much to see, deciding where to go can often be the hardest part of planning a trip. Picking one or two places as a priority is often a good first step. Then complimenting locations can be found based on time constraints, proximity, and interest. Many travelers choose  3 or 4 destinations to visit in a 7-10 day period. Indeed, the ability to see multiple habitats and locations on a single vacation is one reason why Costa Rica is such an exciting country to visit.

We have done our best to help match traveler interests and expectations with the listed destination categories. Additionally, destinations can be sorted using the region and habitat filters below.

The Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica

The Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica

The South Pacific Region of Costa Rica

The Nicoya Peninsula Region of Costa Rica

The Central Valley Region of Costa Rica

The Central Highlands Region of Costa Rica

The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica

The Northern Lowlands Region of Costa Rica

The South Central Region of Costa Rica

The Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The South Pacific Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Nicoya Peninsula Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Central Valley Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Central Highlands Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The Northern Lowlands Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica The South Central Region of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Playa Conchal

Playa Potrero

Bahia Salinas

Rincon de la Vieja

Playa Grande

Liberia Costa Rica

Tamarindo Costa Rica

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste

Playa Flamingo

Papagayo Gulf

Playa Del Coco

Playa Panama

Playa Ocotal

Playa Avellana

Brasilito Beach

Playa Azul

Tenorio Volcano Area

Playa Negra

Manuel Antonio

Jaco

Puntarenas

Punta Leona

Quepos Costa Rica

Playa Esterillos

Matapalo

Playa Bejuco

Playa Herradura

Playa Hermosa

Dominical Costa Rica

Golfito Costa Rica

Uvita

Ojochal, Playa Tortuga and Playa Ventana

Corcovado Costa Rica

Drake Bay Costa Rica

Puerto Jimenez Costa Rica

Carate Costa Rica

Cabo Matapalo

Playa Zancudo

Playa Coyote

Mal Pais - Santa Teresa

Punta Islita

Tambor Costa Rica

Samara Costa Rica

Nosara Costa Rica

Montezuma Costa Rica

Carrillo Beach

Heredia Costa Rica

Alajuela Costa Rica

San Jose Costa Rica

Escazu Costa Rica

Santa Ana Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Monteverde

San Ramon

Turrialba

Bajos del Toro

Siquirres

Tortuguero

Cahuita

Puerto Viejo Costa Rica

Nuevo Arenal

Cano Negro

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

San Gerardo de Dota

Santa Maria de Dota