The Springs Resort & Spa, La Fortuna

National GeographicOct 22

This Country is Central America’s Ultimate Nature Escape

Discover a land where rainforest meets reef, volcanoes tower above cloud forests, and pura vida is a way of life. Here’s our guide to where to stay, what to eat, and what to know before you visit ...

Hot springs resort with views of the Arenal volcano.

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The Springs Resort & SpaHotelHot springs resort with views of the Arenal volcano.
Arenal Volcano National ParkSightHike trails through old lava fields and forest.
Sarapiquí RiverPlaceThe area around the river is mostly lowlands tropical rainforest, having lush vegetation with a large variety of plant,…
Balsa RiverPlace
Elsewhere
Hotel BelmarHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaMountain retreat with on-site microbrewery and zero-waste restaurant.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological ReserveSightMonteverde, Costa RicaSee the canopy via suspended bridges and elevated platforms.
OstionalNeighborhoodGuanacaste, Costa RicaAttracts do-gooders to turtle nesting grounds.
Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural ReserveSightNicoya Peninsula, Costa RicaPreserves dry tropical forest alive with wildlife.
Manuel Antonio National ParkSightCentral Pacific, Costa RicaPairs biodiverse jungle trails with white-sand coves.
Cahuita National ParkSightPuerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa RicaOffshore reefs protect vibrant coral ecosystems.
Soda y Mirador CinchonaRestaurantAlajuela, Costa RicaMakes the best tortilla aliñada.
El RemansoHotelOsa Peninsula, Costa RicaEco-lodge with open-air villas overlooking the Pacific.
Camino de Costa RicaTrailCosta Rica16-day cross-country hiking trail.
Rincón de la Vieja National ParkSightGuanacaste, Costa Rica
Santa TeresaNeighborhoodNicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
NosaraNeighborhoodNicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 8

7 Best Places in Costa Rica for Surfing, Sloth Sightings, and Tico Cuisine

Where the adventures are as various as the flora and fauna

Eighteen thermal pools terraced into a hillside

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La Fortuna WaterfallSighta 200-foot cascade you can swim right up to
Tabacón Thermal Resort & SpaHoteloriginal hot springs resort with a natural river
The Springs Resort & SpaHotelEighteen thermal pools terraced into a hillside
Elsewhere
Monteverde Cloud Forest ReserveSightMonteverde, Costa RicaNamed after the nearby town of Monteverde and founded in 1972, the Reserve consists of over 10,500 hectares of cloud…
Hotel BelmarHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSwiss-style chalet in the middle of the cloud forest
Playa GuionesSightNosara, Costa Ricaone of the most consistent beach breaks on the planet
Tierra MagnificaHotelNosara, Costa Ricastunning views and one of the best restaurants
Sendero NosaraHotelNosara, Costa Ricaquick access to the beach and the heart of town
Silvestre NosaraHotelNosara, Costa Ricahalf hotel, half condo, featuring luxe rooms
Manuel Antonio National ParkSightManuel Antonio, Costa Ricadense populations of sloths, monkeys, toucans
Rico Tico Jungle GrillRestaurantQuepos, Costa Ricaoutdoor deck overlooking the treetops
Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortHotelManuel Antonio, Costa Ricaluxury, views, and direct beach access
Makanda by the SeaHotelManuel Antonio, Costa Ricaromantic, adults-only, design-forward, boutique hotel
Poás VolcanoSightSan José, Costa RicaIt has erupted 40 times since 1828, with a strong eruption in April 2017—causing the evacuation of visitors and…
Gold MuseumMuseumSan José, Costa Ricaexplore the city's arts and culture
National TheaterSightSan José, Costa Ricaresplendent 1897 theater
Hotel Grano De OroHotelSan José, Costa Ricaluxurious converted mansion in the heart of downtown
InterContinental Costa RicaHotelSan José, Costa Ricaquick access to best restaurants and shopping
Finca Rosa BlancaHotelSan José, Costa Ricaworking coffee plantation with gorgeous architecture
Irazú VolcanoSightSan José, Costa Rica
Santa Elena ReserveTrailMonteverde, Costa Rica
Curi-Cancha ReserveTrailMonteverde, Costa Rica

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