For a small country – it’s about the same size as West Virginia– Costa Rica crams in extraordinary biodiversity. Bill Beard’s packages and tours are ideal for first-time visitors who want to sample the country’s highlights without any fuss, taking in the Manuel Antonio National Park, which boasts gorgeous beaches as well as protected forests – home to sloths, pelicans, white-faced monkeys and anteaters – the dreamily beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest, and the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, one of Costa Rica’s most picturesque. We can add easy hikes en route, a boat ride, and extra excursions including white water rafting, zip lining, waterfall rappelling, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, horse back riding. and MUCH MORE.
Costa Rica is a country of adventure. A tour of Costa Rica offers a breathtaking array of sights and adventures with lush rain forests, pristine beaches, and a plethora of wildlife like sea turtles and howler monkeys. Your Costa Rica vacation might include adventures like whitewater rafting, a rainforest tree top canopy tour zip line, relaxing at the beach, or exploring the rainforest from one of Costa Rica’s ecolodges. Vacation hotspots include Manuel Antonio National Park, Tortuguero, Monteverde and Arenal Volcano. Costa Rica has a long, proud history of ecotourism and adventure travel, with one of the most developed conservation programs in the Americas and friendly Costa Ricans, “Ticos”, who enthusiastically invite travelers to experience Pura Vida!
The best 6 areas in the country for adventure that are easy to enjoy when you have limited vacation time.
1. Arenal
Since 2010, however, the volcano’s seismicity, explosions and lava flows have decreased significantly. It is, scientists assure us, still alive; it’s just sleeping. At present, visitors will be unable to see lava flowing down its sides or find plumes of ash rising from its top. Still, there is much to see and do here as this is the adventure capital of Costa Rica. LEARN MORE
Guanacaste, a province in northwestern Costa Rica bordering the Pacific, is known for its beaches and biodiverse parkland. Its Santa Rosa National Park is home to rare dry tropical forest, surfing sites and some 250 bird species. Guanacaste’s endless beaches include Playa Blanca, with its calm waters, and Playa Hermosa, popular for diving and water sports. Papagayo Peninsula hosts luxury resorts and golf courses. The best mainland scuba diving is in this area of Gulf of Papagayo, Catalina & Bat Islands and Bill Beard’s has daily dive trips and instruction. There are numerous half and full day adventure tours in this area. Sunset sailing cruise is very popular: LEARN MORE
3. Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, encompasses rugged rainforest, white-sand beaches and coral reefs. It’s renowned for its vast diversity of tropical plants and wildlife, from three-toed sloths and endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys to hundreds of bird species. The park’s roughly 680 hectares are crossed with hiking trails, which meander from the coast up into the mountains. This is the smallest and probably the most popular national park in Costa Rica. Be sure to go with a guided group to make sure you don’t miss any of the many species of animals and birds in the park. This area has great kayaking and horseback riding tours. LEARN MORE
Monteverde is a town in mountainous northwestern Costa Rica. It’s renowned for its biodiverse forests in the clouds. The famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve shelters countless wildlife species, including jaguars, ocelots and the colorfully plumed resplendent Quetzal . The reserve’s marked trails cut through ferns and orchids, and way overhead, suspended bridges allow walks above the forest canopy. This is a wonderful experience with nature. There are countless animals, hummingbirds, Quetzal and many other exotic and beautiful birds. Be sure to visit with some of the Quaker residents when you have the opportunity to learn about their history and culture. This area is a breathtaking experience: LEARN MORE
The pristine rainforests and the rugged natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula make this region among the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica. Declared ‘one of the most biologically intense places on earth’ by the National Geographic Magazine, the Osa Peninsula along with Drake Bay have today, become the premier eco-tourism destination in the county. With numerous luxury lodges, in the Osa Peninsula & Drake Bay, that cater to your every whim, accommodations in this region offer tourists everything from the knowledgeable guides for hiking the rainforest, to whale and dolphin watching tours, to simply lying on the beach and relaxing in the sun. There are also a number of lovely affordable lodges here that cater to those travelers who are on a strict budget. And with plenty of both pricey and affordable adventure tours to choose from, this area lets you experience a completely different lifestyle from the rest of the country. This a rare lifetime opportunity to see nature undisturbed. LEARN MORE
The southern most peninsula in Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula is a secluded nature wonderland, playing home to many of the country’s rare and endangered animal and bird species including the puma, jaguar, Harpy Eagle and Scarlet Macaw. With a large chunk of the peninsula forming the Corcovado National Park, this area has the single largest expanse of a lowland tropical rainforest in Central America and is one of the tallest rainforests in the world. If you do wish to explore this park, using a tour guide is your best bet to see everything. A guide will not only keep you from getting lost, but can also educate you on this incredible habitat.
6. Tortuguero
The Sea Turtles of Tortuguero
We recommend planning a customized itinerary to multiple regions of Costa Rica. Typically, we feature at least one or two hotels in the rain or cloud forest and one on the beach. The choice of regions depends on you family’s interests, time of year and length of stay. The choice of hotels is based on preferences and budget
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Our agents can set up the all inclusive or al a carte vacation package and itinerary you want throughout the country. Here are more adventures that one may learn “how to” in Costa Rica. LEARN MORE
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