Central Pacific Coast Travel Guide
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Fodor's Costa Rica 2013
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The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is a long swath of gorgeous land, from sublime coastline dotted with national parks and palm-lined beaches to inland stretches of ranches, coffee plantations, small villages, and forested mountains. There's a reason this is a popular place to visit: the region has a lot of "Pura Vida" to offer.
Central Pacific Coast Hotels
The Central Pacific has a good mix of high-quality hotels, nature lodges, and cabinas (low-cost Tico-run hotels, often laid out like motels), including...read more
Central Pacific Coast Restaurants
You'll find the liveliest dining mix in the country outside San José here, especially in Manuel Antonio. The crowd of international visitors has...read more
Things To Do in Central Pacific Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Central Pacific Coast
- $99 -- Costa Rica: San Jose Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% Off Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica
- $99 -- Costa Rica All-Inclusive Beach Hotel, Save 55% Riu Hotels & Resorts
- $933 & up -- Costa Rica: 7 Nts. w/Hotel, Car Rental & Air LatinEscapes.com
- $999 -- Panama Canal 14-Night Cruise, $200 Off Norwegian Cruise Line
Central Pacific Coast Experiences
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Adventure sports: Snorkel among colorful fish, get muddy on ATV mountain rides, and zip through treetops near Jacó, Manuel Antonio, or... Read more
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One of the last remnants of an ecological transition zone between Costa Rica's drier northwest and more humid southwest, Carara National Park... Read more
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At only 7 square km (3 square miles), Manuel Antonio National Park—Costa Rica's smallest park—has an impressive collection of natural... Read more
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The Central Pacific is more renowned for its hedonistic Pacific beaches and resort nightlife than for wildlife or ecotourism. But there are some... Read more
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This area of the Pacific coast has two large cruise ship ports of call and a few smaller ones. Puntarenas, the country's original Pacific port... Read more
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Rated one of the top diving destinations in the world, Isla del Coco is uninhabited and remote, and its waters are teeming with marine life... Read more
News & Features
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Restaurants, Trip Ideas
Costa Rica's main draws are firmly rooted in its landscapes—rainforests, beaches, mountains, and... Read more
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Style, Travel Tips
Surf, sand, and low key vibes draw visitors to Costa Rica on a pretty continual basis.... Read more
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Cruises
The deck of a cruise ship isn't just a classic lounge spot - it's a way to show your kids the world.... Read more
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