Land Preservation
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Unique in Central America
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Meet Your Guide
Fluent in English, German and Spanish,
Margrit has always had an affinity for language… (read more)
When to Go
The dry season in Costa Rica runs from December to April, and is preferred by many tourists. The early part of the rainy, or “green” season, from May to August, is also a good time. Most days have clear mornings with showers in the afternoon, fewer tourists fill the hotels and restaurants, and the landscape is a verdant green. September, October and early November are the wettest part of the rainy season and are wetter than most people prefer.
Although Costa Rica is a small country, it has significant variation in climate. The Caribbean side is generally wetter than the rest of the country, and the northwest part of the country, on and above the Nicoya Peninsula, is the driest. The region around Arenal Volcano is about average in terms of rain, but somewhat paradoxically, the volcano is more likely to be seen on the clear mornings of the rainy season than during the dry season, when the top is often shrouded in clouds.
Country Overview:
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the ecological gem of Latin America. With almost one-third of its land protected in parks and preserves, this oasis for nature lovers and eco-travelers is a natural wonderland of cloud forests, cascading rivers, exotic animals, un-crowded beaches, towering mountains, and awesome volcanoes that beckon travelers from all over the world. Let us help you see and do all the highlights while making memorable local connections along the way: exploring the channels and lagoons that compose Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, home to more than 350 species of birds and a variety of exotic animals; enveloping yourself with the teeming diversity of the rainforest canopy from a hanging bridge while joined by an expert naturalist; or visiting the town “soda” with your guide who knows everyone in the village because he grew up there.
On our Hidden Costa Rica adventure vacation we enjoy a combination of wildlife viewing, rafting, hiking, hanging bridges, and fast zip lines through the forest canopy. Highlights include:
- Raft the Class III-IV Pacuare
- Fly through the treetops on a zipline
- Relax in hot springs in Arenal's shadow
- Swim in the mists below thundering falls
- Surround yourself with wildlife while floating the Rio Frio
- Get a closeup lesson in rainforest ecology on hikes and hanging bridges
Prefer the customized trip option? Contact us to personalize your adventure vacation. A few examples of Costa Rican destinations, lodges and activities include:
Corcavado National Park: this large park has been called the most biologically intense place on Earth...
The Pacuare River: choose from 1 or 2 day excursions on this incredible Class III-IV river ...
Volcan Arenal: Head north to this perfect example of a volcano and view ...
Volcan Tenorio and Monteverde Cloud forests: Cloud forests are unique, high-elevation moist montane ecosystems with high levels of biodiversity and numerous epiphytes that live on ...
...curious? Click here to learn more about your Costa Rica options.
