Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America. Verdant rain forests, fertile valleys, active volcanoes and golden beaches adorn this prosperous, peaceful land. A quarter of this unspoiled country is devoted to wildlife and nature reserves. Journeysmiths regards Costa Rica as one of the world’s best for gentle adventure, comfort and relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
Costa Rica lies on the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a circular series of 452 dormant and active volcanoes, as well as other areas which experience significant seismic activity. Volcanoes dramatically punctuate the country’s landscape and Poas Volcano alone has erupted over 40 times in the last 200 years.
Costa Rica’s Central American location is an enviable one, sandwiched as it is between the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. The country has almost 1,300 km of coastline, and in many places the mountain peaks and rainforest run right down to the sandy shore.
A quarter of Costa Rica is protected land, and it’s one of the greatest biodiversity hotspots in the world. It’s the birds which get us really excited, however, as in spite of its tiny size, Costa Rica has more bird species than the USA and Canada combined!
Every part of Costa Rica - from the beaches to the cloud forest - summons you to an adventure. Adrenaline junkies will be pushed to their limits, but in this eco paradise there are plenty more sedate activities to enjoy as you explore.
Costa Rica’s biological diversity is its greatest natural treasure, and when you walk through the country’s rainforest you’ll be completely immersed in a remarkable world. The plant life here is extraordinary - there are 10,000 species of plants and trees! - and so too are the animals and birds.
Your time is precious and with a world to see, we understand the importance of getting it absolutely right for you every time. Talk to one of our expert travel designers and start planning your unique Costa Rica adventure
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