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outdoors in Costa Rica : the essentials
Nature Reserves in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park
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Awesome place. We used Airbnb to find a place to stay for only 68 dollars a night. We found a very comfortable apartment/ studio c
Volcanoes in La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano
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The way of life in the lush Central American country of Costa Rica is best exemplified by the popular phrase 'Pura Vida!' It is ea
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Nature Reserves in Tortuguero
Tortuguero National Park
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Tortuguero National Park is a fantastic natural park and a must-see if you're in Costa Rica. If something surprises you at this pa
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Nature Reserves in San Pedro
Poás Volcano National Park
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The Poás is two-thousand seven hundred and eight meters high. The Poas Volcano National Park has a geyser-like crater which is the
Volcanoes in Alajuela
Poás Volcano
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I loved the care taken of the place, the cool weather, hummingbirds and peace! A wonderful, magical place where you can connect wi
Waterfalls in Alajuela
Falls of Peace
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The La Paz Waterfall Gardens are a private ecological reserve in Vara Blanca in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica. It's full of
Rivers in La Fortuna
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
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The Arenal Volcano hot springs are literally in the volcano itself, and heat of the water comes from the lava. It's wonderful to b
Nature Reserves in Puerto Jimenez
Corcovado National Park
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On my second day at Corcovado Park, after a day on the beach accompanied by monkeys and birds, I had to cross one of many rivers.
Rivers in Bijagua
Celeste River
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A beautiful river located in the Tenorio Volcano National Park, its waters are a stunning blue color due to the volcano pouring sa
Waterfalls in La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall
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One of the falls on the foot of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna where you will find a lot to make excursions to the waterfall. I
Volcanoes in Cartago
Irazu Volcano
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I experienced an unmatchable level of tranquility while I was there. The spectacular view makes you feel like you´re close to the
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Gardens in San Jose
Parque Morazán
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Downtown San Jose is dotted with gardens and little parks, but this one really has something special. It's a popular meeting plac
Nature Reserves in San Jose
National Park
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This park is right in the heart of the city. It was completely overhauled and renovated in the year 2000, and today is a nice plac
Nature Reserves in San Jose
La Sabana Metropolitan Park
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This photo, taken in the Parque de la Sabana, San Jose, Costa Rica, during the 2008 arts festival, when I studied graphic design a
Volcanoes in Cartago
Irazú Volcano National Park
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You can experience different weathers if you stay longer than an hour.
Nature Reserves in Liberia
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
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The Natural Park Rincon de la Vieja is ideal (like almost every corner of Costa Rica) for hiking and horseback riding. To get to t
Rivers in Cariari
Tortuguero Canals
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The Tortuguero CanalsIt is a hotel on the Caribbean Sea in Tortuguero Beache, named after the 3 species of sea turtles which come
Islands in Paquera
Turtle Island
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Amazing place in the Gulf of Nicoya, just opposite the National Park Curú from where I went to these beautiful islands on a diving
Activities in Costa Rica
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