What are your favorite spots in Costa Rica?

I've been to Costa Rica 3 times and so far my favorite places are Puerto Viejo, Montezuma, and Playa Guiones (Nosara)

Arenal - particularly the view of the volcano from the Lost Iguana hotel, and Bosque del Cabo on the Osa Peninsula. Also, love, love, love the Peace Lodge.

This is a fun exercise. Ask a dozen people, and get a dozen answers! There are no wrong answers, just personal preferences.

I love Monteverde, Arenal, Tortuguero, and just about anywhere on the Osa.

We also visited the Orosi Valley a couple of years ago, and were fascinated by the history. This region also includes the Tapanti National Park, the best kept secret in Costa Rica. I want to go back to explore this area further.

Hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer any more advice.

Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
Travel Professional

Moral of the story - there are no bad spots in Costa Rica!

So far my favorites are Puerto Viejo and Osa Peninsula. Still many places to discover.

I like the whole Central Valley because all the major sites are close to each other and you can see a lot.

That does not mean I do not like Monteverde( for example)...but when I think of driving that road...in a light misty rain...I get the chills !!

Percy

We went to Costa Rica a few months ago on our honeymoon. It was our first time and we fell in love with the country. Our favorite place was Mal Pais. The hotel Casa Chameleon was the highlight of our honeymoon. We loved the beaches we walked to. They were all so beautiful. The jungle walks in the morning were incredible and that's where we saw the most animals. We also enjoyed Peace Lodge and Arenal.

I've only been to CR twice (so far...). I'll pick Arenal and the Osa Peninsula as my favorites to date (VG and I frequently seem to think alike! ).

We do, c! We often post the exact same thing - lol. We would make good travel buddies.

I'd have to say Arenal. There's so much to do and there's such a draw about the volcano! Tortuguero was also pretty amazing, but I don't know if I'd go back if the turtles weren't nesting. To be honest, out of both trips, there's not a spot I didn't enjoy!

So many. . .

the Osa
San Gerardo de Dota
Tuis Valley area near Turrialba
Orosi Valley, Tapanti National Park
Playa Flamingo

I could name 20 more. We have enjoyed them all. But we keep returning to particular ones.

shillmac

Picking six is cheating !

Ooops, I am getting out of here.

Going to delete that remark right now !
Darn it why doesn't that delete key work..... oh well ,in trouble again.

Percy

A favorite, Percy? It is impossible to choose. Each place is incomparable!

Yes, I cheat. It's a bonus for having tenure on here!

I think Percy cheated just a little bit too because he didn't name his own favorites and I know he's been to Costa Rica!