Santa Teresa
Malpais
Montezuma
Flamingo Beach

Tamarindo
Nosara
Jaco Beach
Manuel Antonio

San Jose capital
Monteverde
Arenal volcano
Puerto Viejo

Cities
National parks

Surfing
Hiking
Canopy tours
Horseback riding
Turtle watching

Birds

Irazu Volcano National Park
The spectacular and highest volcano in Costa Rica, Irazú, offers an easy day trip from the capitol of San Jose and the airport (SJO), with views on clear days to the country’s east and west coasts.

Pacuare River Rafting
Pacuare River, one of two major rivers in eastern Cartago Province, provides one-day and over-night white-water rafting trips through Costa Rica’s verdant mountains, forests, and farms.

Costa Rica Luxury Hotels 
Costa Rica offers an impressive choice of luxury accommodation throughout its provinces. Modern five-star hotels cater for visitors to the capital, San Jose, whilst luxury boutique hotels offer tranquil hideaways along the Pacific coast. Families will love the all-inclusive options of the larger resorts and several top resorts have their own championship golf course.

Four Seasons, Peninsula Papagayo
The luxury Four Seasons Hotel is built to take full advantage of the beautiful Costa Rican scenery. Visitors are drawn to Costa Rica by its unparalleled flora and fauna and its beautiful beaches. This five-star resort offers total relaxation in a quiet, natural setting with full-service amenities.

Gaia Hotel and Reserve
The beautiful Gaia Hotel and Reserve is a luxury boutique hotel surrounded by rainforest. It is located close to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is a member of the exclusive “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” group and has just 20 rooms. This adults-only hotel offers a luxury hideaway in a tropical paradise, with modern amenities and 5-star service.

Real Intercontinental Hotel, San José
The Real Intercontinental Hotel is in the business and shopping district of Escazu, on the outskirts of San José. The hotel has recently been refurbished, adding a further 98 exclusive rooms and suites in the Club Intercontinental Tower, which also boasts the largest urban Spa in Central America. This Hotel is ideally located for both business and leisure pursuits.

Marriott Los Suenos
Recognized as one of the “World’s Best Hotels" by Travel and Leisure, the luxury Marriott Los Suenos Hotel in Costa Rica is set in 1100 acres of rainforest, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. First world pampering is offered in this third world country, and the ecological experiences are well worth exploring.

Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort
The Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort offers the ultimate in all-inclusive pampering. From the waterfront Bali beds to the Chill Out Lounge, this is what five-star resorts should aspire to be. Situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the resort offers every possible amenity ensuring a truly relaxing vacation.

Punta Islita Hotel
Far from the world’s hustle and bustle, the Punta Islita Hotel sits amidst the natural beauty of Costa Rica, right on the Pacific coastline. It offers 5-star pampering in a quiet, calming environment to its exclusive guests. It has received several Reader’s Choice Awards from Conde Nast traveler as a top resort in Central America.

• Costa Rican hotels association