Time Zone
Central Std. Time (GMT-6)
Known for
Rainforests, Adventure, and Biodiverse Wildlife
Official Language
Spanish
Discover the Diverse Sites of Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s motto, pura vida, is a way of life that has the country ranked as one of the happiest and the greenest countries in the world. Tucked between the countries of Nicaragua and Panama and the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is a land of incredible biodiversity. With volcanoes, cloud forests and tropical wildlife, national parks cover almost a quarter of the country’s land area—the largest percentage of a country in the world. Discover the adventure and eco-tourism capital of Central America from one of our all-inclusive Costa Rica resorts.
National Parks
With over 20% of the country’s land designated as national parks, there are plenty of options in Costa Rica.
A great choice to spot exotic wildlife is Palo Verde National Park. In a region of tropical dry forests, this park is a marshy home to wetland bird species as well as scarlet macaws, sloths and monkeys.
Tip: If you’re here for the monkeys, they like to hang out daily at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica.
Volcanoes
Set along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Costa Rica’s volcanoes are a key part of the country’s landscape. In addition to their natural beauty, the bases of the volcanoes are rich in minerals and great for adventurous exploration.
Geothermal Wonders
Surrounding the base of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano is a national park with an array of natural, geothermal wonders.
Bring your bathing suit for a day of natural rejuvenation – healing hot springs, mud baths and waterfalls are abundant near our resorts in Costa Rica.
Rainforests
A full Costa Rican rainforest immersion includes discovering it from the deep canyons to the treetops.
Hike the forest on foot and take a dip in bright blue swimming holes with misty waterfalls. Then, see it all from the top in the rainforest canopy—the richest habitat for plant and animal life.
Beaches
With coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica has a diverse array of beaches. From sugar sand, black sand, surfing, untouched hideaways to private beaches from one of our luxury resorts in Costa Rica, there’s a beach for every type of traveler in Costa Rica.
Adventure Hotspots
With volcanoes, rainforests, and miles of coastline, Costa Rica is an adventure traveler's dream with tons of outdoor activities.
This pure adrenaline tour offers horseback riding, white water rafting, zip lining and cliff rappelling all in one day!
Golf Courses
Costa Rica is quickly becoming a destination for championship golf courses with several along the Pacific Coast and in the capital of San José.
The Arnold Palmer Golf Course is ranked among the "Top 100 Courses Outside the United States" by Golf Digest. Located at the Four Seasons Golf Club, 14 of its 18 holes offer ocean views.
Our Resorts
Events in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is rich in culture and celebrations! Check out these exciting upcoming events near our resorts in Costa Rica.
*Event dates are subject to change
Fiesta Santa Cruz
January
During the second week of January in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, there's a celebration with folkloric dancing and costumes, a horse parade and Costa Rican bullfights, where no bulls are harmed. The days of celebration end with food, concerts and fireworks.
Turtle Release
March - September
Three types of turtles nest on El Jobo beach in Guanacaste. When the baby turtles hatch, guests of Dreams Las Mareas can help the turtles reach the ocean and start their life at sea.
Guanacaste Day
July 25th
Guanacaste Day commemorates the 1824 annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica from Nicaragua. Celebrations include parades, folk dances, music, cattle shows and more.
National Parks Day
August 24th
Celebration of Costa Rica’s natural splendors and sustainability. Children take the day off school to learn more about protecting Costa Rica’s natural resources.
Costa Rica’s Independence Day
September 15th
September is a celebration of Costa Rica’s independence from Spain with festivities including food, dancing, music, parades and more.