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Venture into Costa Rica’s lush jungles, alive with toucans, sloths, and howler monkeys. Zipline above the treetops, hike misty trails to hidden waterfalls, or float down rivers surrounded by vibrant greenery. It’s like stepping into a real-life nature documentary—adventure and awe in every moment.
Explore the fiery heart of Costa Rica at Arenal or Poás Volcano. Soak in natural hot springs heated by volcanic activity, trek lava trails, and gaze into crater lakes. The dramatic landscapes and geothermal energy will leave you amazed at nature’s raw power.
Costa Rica’s beaches are pure paradise. From surfing Pacific waves at Tamarindo to spotting baby turtles on Caribbean shores, there’s a beach for everyone. Think golden sands, swaying palms, and sunsets that light up the sky—it’s the ultimate escape.
More than a phrase, "Pura Vida" is Costa Rica’s way of life—simple, joyful, and deeply connected to nature. Join locals for coffee on a sunny veranda, practice yoga by the ocean, or just embrace the slow pace. It’s a mindset that’ll stay with you long after your trip.
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We booked a trip to Costa Rica with Rough Guide - what a fantastic holiday, they got it just right, beautiful hotels, great trips, excellent, and friendly and knowledgeable drivers.There was a lovely pace to the holiday with plenty to do but also time to chill and reflect. Highly recommended
The trip planning with the Rough Guides and their local expert Roberto went smoothly and with great recommendations for lodging and activities. the actual trip went all as planned and exceeded our expectations on lodging, places visited and numerous activities all well arranged by the Rough Guides group. We had a fantastic trip in summary. thank you Rough Guides and Roberto, i highly recommend these folks.
Hi Roberto, we had a wonderful time in Costa Rica, every day was an adventure! We very much enjoyed Tortuguero, so much wildlife and seeing the turtles nesting and laying eggs was spectacular. We also very much enjoyed the authenticity of the Tortuga Lodge. I am sorry, we could not meet to thank you in person for a wonderful trip. We will warmly recommend Costa Rica to friends and family, as well as yourself and the Rough Guide for planning an outstanding trip. A truly amazing journey. Muchos gracias and Pura Vida!
Flawlessly managed, all the activities were perfectly organised and on time. Roberto took care of every detail in our 15 days adventure in Costa Rica. It is hard to choose a favourite moment. We had an amazing time throughout. The rafting and the scuba diving is highly recommended. The most unique place was El Zota. It is a hidden jewel in the rainforest. I will recommend it to anyone who likes nature. The most romantic was Arenal Paraíso. The view of the volcano from our room was stunning, and relaxing hot springs. Wish the hike would have been longer/more challenging, but we understand we are a bit of an exception with our passion for sports! Drake Bay is a completely different vibe. More backpacking style, with scuba diving being the best activity. Massive turtles and small sharks are thrilling! He saved the best for last with El Parador. Kayaking was unique in the manglares. Thank you so much, Roberto!
Our trip has been amazing. This is our third time in Sri Lanka and possibly my favourite trip. I am already planning my next one.
We recently returned from Costa Rica having had a wonderful experience being guided through local expert. The guide and the driver were fantastic, ensuring that we saw as much of the wildlife as possible and generally had a great time. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
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