The Costa Rican Central Valley possesses abundant natural beauties and adventure activities. There are many travel options to discover these marvels, taking a half-day tour and/or one-day tours departing from San José, Guanacaste, or any other region of Costa Rica. The one-day tours allow visitors to move in only a few hours to deep rivers, national parks, volcanoes, gardens and waterfalls, in addition to coffee plantations.
Beaches in communion with nature, national parks, surfing, diving and world-class fishing and golfing is some of the marvels that Guanacaste reveal to its visitors.
This region of flatlands and coasts is also known for becoming a trendy destination for those who aspire to find luxury getaways in exclusive hotels.
For a truly fascinated vacation in Costa Rica, the Central Valley region offers amazing full-day or half-day tours. The Central Valley - where the capital San Jose is situated- features a large array of one day tours and activities: sightseeing, national parks and volcanoes, rafting and adventure excursions, handcrafts shopping and pre Columbian Museums.
For a fascinating vacation in Costa Rica go to the Central Pacific: great surfing in Jaco and Playa Hermosa; protected areas, such as Carara and Manuel Antonio National Park with pristine beaches, that selther many endangered species; cruise charters to Tortuga Island and great sport fishing in Quepos and Herradura.
Enchanting Costa Rica’s Caribbean Region has it all: wonderful tropical rainforest, overflowing vegetation, a great diversity of wildlife, excellent eco tourism opportunities, world-class fishing for tarpon and snook, and miles of breathtaking wild beaches, where endangered sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs; combined with the rich flavor of the region’s culture and the warmth of its people.
1. Do I need a passport to travel to Costa Rica? * Yes, a valid passport is needed to get enter the country. The expiration date needs to be 6 months or more away from your traveling plans.
2. Do I need a visa to Travel to Costa Rica? * Citizens from Canada, United States and most Western Europe countries only need a valid passport to travel to Costa Rica. You can check with the Costa Rican embassy in your country for specific questions or doubts.
Costa Rica is accessible by land, sea and air. There are two international airports: Juan Santamaría in Alajuela, near San José, and Daniel Oduber Quirós, just outside Liberia, Guanacaste in the Northwest part of the country. There are ocean ports that fully meet international standards: Limón, and Moín on the Caribbean, and Caldera and Puntarenas on the Pacific Coast.
A very small, but cozy country, (51,000 Square Kilometers/31,875 Square Miles) Costa Rica is positioned between 8 and 11 degrees North Latitude, at the narrowest part of the isthmus connecting North and South America.
You will find Costa Rica situated between Nicaragua and Panama, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is a natural bridge for migrations from North and South, and harbors many transient species, as well as an abundance of endemic flora and fauna.
