Ramsar

Costa Rica is a country particularly attuned to nature protection. It has 20 national parks and 8 biological reserves protecting the flora and fauna across more than 25% of its territory, helping safeguard this remarkable ecological wealth. However, the ecological balance of the regions you will travel through remains fragile. As a visitor, your role matters, both through the example you set ...

Puerto Viejo, a former fishing village, embodies the blending of Afro-Caribbean, Latino and indigenous Bribri cultures. To the sound of reggae rhythms, among brightly coloured houses with a distinctly Caribbean charm, sipping coffee on one of its stunning beaches or chatting with its welcoming residents — a stay in Puerto Viejo is a subtle blend of easy living and all the magic ingredients ...

At an altitude of 3,400 m, this volcano remains active. On a clear day, it is generally possible to view the entire country from here, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific coast. At the bottom of the crater lies a green, sulfur-tinted lake. Descent to the historic town of Cartago, Costa Rica's former political capital and still a religious center. Visit the ruins of the old church ...