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Nestled in the Central Valley, amid steep mountains and active volcanoes, San José is a lively capital blessed with an idyllic climate.A tour of its squares, monuments, markets and museums makes it the ideal starting point to get a feel for the country's multicultural atmosphere and an early taste of the journey ahead. Step by step, along its bustling streets and avenues, discover the ...

Arenal National Park, covering 120 km², was established in September 1994 and forms part of the Arenal Conservation Area (Area de Conservación Arenal). The park aims not only to protect the region’s flora and fauna but also to inform visitors about Arenal’s volcanic activity.The park’s most visited site is the Mirador, 1.3 km from the entrance, reached on foot via a short trail. From ...

Tortuguero is a swampy area of very humid tropical rainforest where you travel by canoe along the canals to observe an incredibly diverse range of wildlife: amphibians, insects, spiders, reptiles, sloths, and more.Lancha (local boat) outings are organised by the lodges with specialised guides, but usually in groups of around 20-25 people. There is, however, one exception: the Manatus ...