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Costa Rica – Overview
Renowned for its incredible natural beauty; diverse jungles, dramatic volcanoes, wildlife and birdwatching and sandy beaches, Costa Rica is a nature lovers' paradise. Discover the rainforest with canopy walks, bathe in thermal hot springs and snorkel in crystal clear waters. Witness the amazing flora and fauna first hand and experience Costa Rica.
The dry season is December to the end of April with the wet season being May to the end of November. During the rainy season it is usually sunny until early afternoon, occasionally it rains all day.
Corcovado National Park
Including thirteen seperate ecosystems, Corcovado has been called "the most biologically intense place on the earth". Covering 40,000 hectares, the park is home to over 400 types of bird, 110 different reptiles and 140 species of mammal. This huge collection makes the park the perfect place for wildlife viewing.
Monteverde
Monteverde is a small rural community in the highlands of the Tilarin mountain range. The private Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve contains six distinct ecological zones. Because of the altitude, the clouds go through the forest and the canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterflies and thousands of plants.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Tiny it may be, but this 682-hectare national park epitomises everything tourists flock to Costa Rica to see: stunning beaches, a magnificent setting with islands offshore and lush rainforests laced with a network of welcoming trails.
Arenal Volcano National Park
The Arenal Volcano has been considered active for more than 40 years, erupting on average 41 times a day. Some days you may see spectacular displays of red hot lava, and others the volcano is more placid but will glow in the dark.
Tortoguero National Park
Tortoguero National Park is the perfect blend of ecotourism adventure and coastal paradise. the biodiversity of the park is remarkable, and while it is primarily famous for its nesting hawksbill, leatherback and green sea turtles – who lay their eggs on the protected shoreline from July to October – visitors also commonly see caiman, iguanas, capuchin, spider and howler monkeys, and hundreds of bird species such as macaws and toucans. You may even catch a glimpse of the elusive jaguars, ocelots and manatees.
