A typical week vacation with Horizontes in Costa Rica

[Maria Uriarte]

Costa Rica is one of the world’s most exciting and eco- friendly places to visit. It offers such a magnificent range of sights and activities for nature lovers, beach fanatics, hikers, surfers, family and just about anyone. With such a marvelous selection is it important not to miss the absolute best the country has to show. Here are the highlights of some of the must-sees to add to your to-do list! 

 

Manuel Antonio National Park – on the Central Pacific Coast in the beautiful beach town of Manuel Antonio, also near Quepos and noted for the abundant wildlife, hiking trails and beautiful beaches.

 

Volcan Poas is an semi-active volcano, in the National Park, just 37 km from Alajuela and an easy day trip from San Jose. The latest eruption happened very recently. You can walk up to the crater and admire the blue hues of the lagoon below.

 

Coffee Plantation Visit- while in Costa Rica, take a tour of a working coffee plantation and see the amazing behind the scenes involved in producing a cup of coffee.

 

Zip Line Canopy Tour - experience the exhilaration of flying above the green canopy of the rain forest below. These tours are offered at many locations throughout the country including.

 

The Sarapiqui River provides a great animal viewing and photo opportunity. Expect to see abundant wildlife including small alligators, monkeys, lizards and butterflies.

 

The beaches of Tamarindo on the Northern Pacific Coast are excellent for either surfing or relaxing.

 

There is so much to do and see in Costa Rica!  Let our team at Horizontes Nature Tours help you design your perfect trip!