Arenal, Monteverde, and the Northern Lowlands
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1. Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeIt's a shame that Caño Negro doesn't grab the same amount of attention in wildlife-viewing circles as other destinations in Costa Rica. Due...Read More
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2. El Trapiche
Industrial Site/Mill/FactoryTwo-hour tours departing at 10 am and 3 pm guide you from the bean to the cup at this coffee plantation and sugarcane mill where you can sample...Read More
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3. La Fortuna Waterfall
Body Of Water/WaterfallA strenuous walk down 500 steps (allow 25 to 40 minutes) is worth the effort to swim in the pool under the waterfall. Wear sturdy shoes or water...Read More
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4. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeOne of Costa Rica's best-kept reserves has 13 km (8 miles) of well-marked trails, lush vegetation, and a cool, damp climate. The collision of...Read More
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5. Selvatura
Zoo/AquariumIf your time in Monteverde is limited, consider spending it at Selvatura, a kind of nature-themed adventure park—complete with a canopy tour...Read More
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6. Arenal Volcano National Park
Park (National/State/Provincial)Although the volcano is in a resting phase, you might see an occasional plume of smoke. It is still worth visiting the network of three easy...Read More
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7. Bat Jungle
Zoo/AquariumButterflies, frogs, and snakes have their own Monteverde-area exhibits, and bats get equal time with guided tours that provide insight into...Read More
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8. Butterfly Garden
Zoo/AquariumThirty species of butterflies flit about in four enclosed botanical gardens. Morning visits are best, since the butterflies are most active...Read More
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9. Children's Eternal Rain Forest
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThe 54,000-acre rain forest dwarfs the Monteverde and Santa Elena reserves. It began life as a school project in Sweden among children interested...Read More
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10. Church of San Juan Bosco
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe town's squat, pale, concrete church, unremarkable on its own, wins Costa Rica's most-photographed-house-of-worship award. The view of the...Read More
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11. Don Juan Coffee Tour
Industrial Site/Mill/FactorySmall groups are the hallmark of these tours that last about two hours and let you see the coffee process from start to finish at the plantation...Read More
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12. Eco Termales
Bath/Hot SpringOpen hours at these family-owned hot springs are divided into three 4-hour intervals per day, with only 100 guests entering per segment. This...Read More
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13. Grand Spa at Tabacón
Bath/Hot SpringGrab a robe and settle into the jungle Jacuzzi while spa valets serve you healthy smoothies. Treatments like the chocolate body wrap and the...Read More
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14. Herpetarium Adventures Monteverde
Zoo/AquariumOperated by Sky Adventures, this herpetarium holds more than 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, such as native frogs, toads, turtles, lizards...Read More
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15. Lake Arenal
Body Of Water/WaterfallCosta Rica's largest inland body of water, shimmering Lake Arenal, all 85 square km (33 square miles) of it, lies between rolling green hills...Read More
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16. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
Bridge/TunnelA series of trails and bridges form a loop through the primary rain forest of a 250-acre private reserve, providing great bird-watching and...Read More
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17. Monteverde Coffee Tour
Industrial Site/Mill/FactoryBite your tongue before requesting Costa Rica's ubiquitous Café Britt up here. Export-quality Café Monteverde is the locally grown product,...Read More
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18. Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeThis private, 52-acre wildlife refuge is laced with four trails and houses birds, sloths, agoutis, and coatimundis. You'll also come upon two...Read More
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19. Monteverde Theme Park
Zoo/AquariumOnly in Monteverde would visitors groove to the nightlife at an exhibition of 24 species of frogs, toads, and other amphibians. Bilingual biologist...Read More
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20. Orchid Garden
Garden/ArboretumMore than 450 species of orchids, one of which is the world's smallest, are on display. Admission includes a 30-minute tour. ...Read More
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