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Rincón de la Vieja National Park

It might be a trek to get here, but Rincón de la Vieja National Park doesn’t disappoint with its multitude of natural wonders from hot springs...

Playa Guiones

This beach is one of the natural wonders of Costa Rica: a wide expanse of light-brown sand, sandwiched between rolling surf and green seagrape...

Playa Carrillo

Unmarred by a single building at beach level, this picture-perfect, white strand is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, strolling, and lounging...

Punta Islita

The curved beach here is rocky but good for walking, especially at low tide when tidal pools form in the volcanic rock. Sunsets are gorgeous...

Palo Verde National Park

Since this dry deciduous forest is less dense than a rain forest, it's much easier to spot the fauna along the hiking trails, including white...

Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Preserve

Conquistadors named this area Cabo Blanco on account of its white earth and cliffs, but it was a more benevolent pair of foreigners—Swede Nicolas...

Museo Islita

More than 10 years in the making, this open-air contemporary art museum—the only one in the country—is a treasure trove of art displayed in...

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Dance Clubs 7

Music Clubs 7

Crafts 6

Clothing 4

Museum/ Gallery 2

Zoo/ Aquarium 2

Shopping Centers/ Malls 1

Religious Building/ Site/ Shrine 1

Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train) 1

Specialty Stores 1

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