"Rainforest Vacation" Costa Rica by Jim_Eliason

Costa Rica Travel Guide: 5,589 reviews and 11,897 photos

Costa Rica is an ecotourist's heaven. The country has worked hard to find a right balance between modern infrastructure and preserving their national treasures.

I took my son here as a high school graduation present.

poison dart frog

San Jose

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fantastically beautiful, nature everywhere
Cons:wet, wet and more wet
In a nutshell:great nature destination

Last visit to Costa Rica: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 12, 2012
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They don't call it the Rainforest for nothing - Costa Rica

They don't call it the Rainforest for... Warnings and Dangers (1)

Costa Rica has dry and rainy seasons, however the dry season is a relative term in a rainforest. Bring your dependable... more travel advice

San Jose Things to Do (9)

San Jose has been Costa Rica's capital since 1823. It lacked a strong Spanish Colonial style and instead has more... more travel advice

Frog Pond Of Monte Verde Things to Do (9)

This little tourist trap in the town of Monteverde is a frog zoo of sorts. It contains a collection of Cost Rica's... more travel advice

Sky Trek Things to Do (9)

This canopy tour is a must do activity while in Costa Rica. It's composed of trails, bridges and zip lines above this... more travel advice

Hotels (4)
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msbrandysue Apr 4, 2010 at 3:32 PM

Wow, love how you incorporated all the hotels along with the attractions. So helpful!
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balhannah Dec 31, 2009 at 1:29 AM

I would like to see all the wildlife that is here, it sounds a great place for this!
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hopang Mar 3, 2009 at 4:33 AM

Excellent Costa Rica page with lovely photos! Nature is the theme. Thanks for sharing. ~ho & pang
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windsorgirl Oct 11, 2007 at 3:28 PM

great tips Jim, I'm looking forward to my first trip to CR in January 2008! Thanks for the info.
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BeatChick Oct 1, 2007 at 7:27 PM

LOVE the photos of the crocs, Jim!! Inexpensive cab prices, I'm impressed. What a great gift for your son. :)
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sailor_p Aug 21, 2007 at 9:55 PM

Great write-up. You are indeed a lover of the nature!
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Childish Aug 14, 2007 at 7:58 AM

Thanks to your pages I added Costa Rica to my wish list...
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mircaskirca Aug 12, 2007 at 1:31 PM

Tortuguero National Park and Lake Arenal look really impressive! I'd love to do the Sky Trek as well ! :) The view from the top must be fantastic!
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Bwana_Brown Aug 7, 2007 at 12:42 PM

Way to go Jim, you did up Costa Rica properly! I would have loved to experienced Tortuguero National Park after seeing your pics! Don't feel too bad about Arenal, my wife and I never saw it either due to the clouds (but the hot springs were great!).
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antistar Aug 5, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Wow. Looks like an amazing country.