Discover San Jose and Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s Coastal Paradise. With 800 miles of magnificent coastline on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Costa Rica is one of the top vacation destinations in Latin America. Escape to paradise and bask in the sun on one of 50 picturesque, palm-lined sand beaches that line the coast. Laze the day away on an unspoiled tropical beach or explore tropical forests teeming with birds and monkeys. Warm, turquoise waters follow the sandy shores as coconut palm trees dance in the breeze. Visit unspoiled, beautiful beaches including Tamarindo on the Nicoya Peninsula, Manuel Antonio, Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.  [Top]

Extreme Costa Rica Vacations. Enjoy extreme Costa Rica adventures like whitewater rafting, rainforest hiking, sport fishing, bird watching, jungle adventure tours, canopy and eco-tours, surfing, golfing, scuba diving incredible reefs, and swimming with dolphins in crystal-clear ocean waters. Explore 116 sleeping and active volcanoes, including Arenal, Poas, Rincon, Irazu and Turrialba. Hike through rainforests and cloud forests such as Monteverde, Santa Elena and Tortuguero, as well as tropical dry forests and mangrove swamps. Costa Rica’s 26 national parks, including Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, and Corcovado and Braulio Carrillo offer unforgettable natural experiences.  [Top]

Costa Rica Culture. Costa Rica offers an array of cultural events, concerts, festivals, exhibits, stage plays and artistic performances. Feel transported by incredible art and artifacts displayed in over 30 museums across the country. Enjoy exhibits in metropolitan galleries that display local and international artists. See performances by two acclaimed dance companies, Compania Nacional de Danza and Taller Nacional de Danza. Stroll through natural history museums and gardens to observe Costa Rica's biodiversity. Explore botanical and butterfly gardens and living museums in charming Central Valley towns like Monteverde. Tour the plantations and taste Costa Rica’s gourmet coffee and chocolate. In the countryside, festivals, rodeos, concerts and craft shows dominate the cultural landscape.  [Top]

Discover San Jose, Costa Rica. The cultural soul of the Central Valley, San José, Capital of Costa Rica, is home to the nation’s most beautiful and significant museums, theaters, and cultural attractions. Visit landmarks such as the National Theatre, National Museum, Gold Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Melico Salazar Theater. Whether you are an art, science or history buff, San Jose museums offer a spectrum of art - Indian artifacts, pre-Columbian gold and modern paintings. From the Central Market to the trails of La Sabana Park, you’ll discover a city rich in diversity, beauty, and history.  [Top]