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By Dawn Wohlfarth

Costa Rica has long enjoyed the title of Central America’s favorite travel destination. A democratic republic since 1889, Costa Rica is one of the most politically stable Latin American nations. This sparsely populated nation has protected over 25 percent of its area from development, creating a rich playground for travelers with its lush rainforests and cloud forests that are home to over 200 species of mammals, 850 species of birds and 200 species of amphibians and reptiles each.

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Río Fortuna waterfall

Aside from the volcano this high waterfall is one of La Fortuna's main attractions. A steep walk thro...

Cerro Chato Hike

Overview This climb is a long and tough one but the views make it well worth it. Ce...

Hummingbird Gallery

This is one of the rare activities you can do for free around Monteverde. The only actual cost is the ...

Top Rated Hotels

Gringo Pete's

This eclectic place is a fantastic spot to base oneself in La Fortuna. Rooms are coz...


92% - 4 ratings

Latitude 8 Lodge

Our small and private lodge is located on approximately two acres of landscaped property that fronts the only ro...


100% - 5 ratings
$40 during the low (rainy) season - $60 during high season

Casa Chameleon

Casa Chameleon is a very exclusive, private hotel in Mal Pais that caters especially to celebrities and honeymoo...


100% - 14 ratings

Top Rated Restaurants

La Casona Restaurant

Right next door to Miriam I, this venue offers similar food in a more pleasant setting. Flickering candle lights...


100% - 6 ratings

Morpho's

This is a very popular place and you cannot reserve so expect a wait. The food is pricey but worth it, burgers a...


75% - 1 ratings

Soda Piedra Mar

For simple fare overlooking the sea. The place isn’t much to look at, but the plates are plentiful and the sea...


75% - 1 ratings

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Top Rated Schools

Personalized Spanish

Personalized Spanish courses with travel options, safe and calm location, high quality homestay acommodation, an...


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Academia de Español D'Amore

ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL D'AMORE is high quality educational institution created to facilitate the learning of Spani...


0% - 0 ratings

Study Spanish and Surf

Learn Spanish and Surf at the Beach of Tamarindo....


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Traveler Reviews of Costa Rica

Great Country!

Rating: 100%

The people were beautiful and friendly. The wildlife was incredible. The beaches were pristine and uncrowded. We stayed at Hotel Casa Chameleon in Mal Pais and just from our private balcony we would sit and watch the wildlife. So many different types of birds, we had a great time just trying to match them with the bird chart the hotel provided. It was a magical time in a magical place.

By V!VA User from Canada, Sep 09, 2007

Costa Rica

Rating: 100%

The people are friendly. They defintely like the American dollar. Clean. Be careful about renting a "beach house". The beach houses are not like Malibu. Surfers might like the beach houses, but families shouldn't consider it. A hotel resort type beach accomodations would probably be better.

By Lisa Bennett from Las Vegas, NV, Jun 30, 2007
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