Here’s a top ten list of the best of the best; places truly worth exploring.
1. Papagayo
A newly expanding area on the north coast of Costa Rica, Papagayo is a nature lover’s paradise, where lush rainforest literally crashes into the crystal blue sea. Beyond a few all-inclusive resorts, this area is pure, untamed wilderness.2. Monteverde Cloud Forest
Hard to get to, but hey, it’s a cloud forest! Shouldn’t cloud forests be difficult to navigate?3. Arenal Volcano
Costa Rica’s most active volcano- A fascinating site to behold and, as added bonus, the area about it hosts hundreds of delightful, natural hot springs.4. Tamarindo Beach
A funky, but bustling surfer beach and town. Far from touristy and worth every second of acclimating culture.5. Montezuma
Like Tamarindo, this is far from the touristy, crowded beaches; in fact, hit this one up for some much needed ‘me time.’6. Canopy Tours
Take advantage of the lush rainforests by zip lining across the top of them. This is really a once in a lifetime opportunity for enthusiasts, it’s Tarzan times ten.7. Whitewater Rafting
As you might expect in a country that rises from sea level to 12,000 feet and then back again, you’re going to get a lot of whitewater rapids to descend. There’s trips for every level, including class 6.8. Rain Forest Aerial Tram
Just an hour from San Jose, this is a must see for all ages. A gentle tram that skims the top of the ever-aspiring forest.9. Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio has plenty of pristine white beaches but it also has a forest filled with a variety of monkeys and is stocked flush with wildlife. It’s located on the top of a hill in the Pacific Ocean near Quepos. If you like monkeys, you’ll like Manuel Antonio.10. Zoo Avenue
On one side of the walk are injured animals that have been taken in, on the other side is a bird lover’s paradise. Costa Rica is known for its colorful variety of birds and one gets to view them all here. See colorful macaws, toucans and hungry raptors.
