Costa Rica is more than a vacation destination; it is an interactive sensory experience. The country has an array of environmental attractions - majestic volcanoes, misty cloud forests, stunning river valleys, and hundreds of beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Luxurious hotels boast hot springs and stunning view  from room balcony; simple, family-owned cabins dot the landscape; and a peaceful, family-oriented culture weaves it all together.

 It is is located in the long and narrow middle section connecting Central America and South America, known as the "Garden of Central America".

The country is one of the most biodiverse and naturally beautiful places on planet Earth. Over 500,000 species call Costa Rica home – on land and in the sea. Countless plants thrive here, including more than 1,400 species of orchid flower, and hollow ficus or fig trees that you can scale from the inside. Outdoor adventure, relaxing by the beach, seeing animals in their native habitat, learning about a new culture, supporting sustainable travel and local family-owned businesses…

[Animals]

What Aminals you will see in Costa Rica?

Sloths

Toucan

White-faced Capuchin Monkey

Red eyed tree frog

Hummingbirds

Green turtle 

[Food]

What kind of food or drink you should try in Costa Rica?

Breakfast: The traditional Costa Rican breakfast is the breakfast of champions. Farm fresh eggs, gallo pinto (rice and beans), fried plantains, cheese, sour cream and tropical fruit!

Lunch and Dinner: 

CASADO-A plateful of black beans, rice, tortilla and meat or fish, casado is a lunch staple popular all over the country.

Chifrijo-this delicious Costa Rican salad is made with pork and beans. The dish is served with avocado and lime. enjoy Chifrijo over rice or pico de gallo.

Olla de Carne-This dish is one that meat lovers will adore. Made with beef as its primary ingredient, the stew comes with a whip of herbs and spices. Vegetables and tubers are also part of the dish such as corn, cassava, taro root, and carrots. served with rice and bean(Gallo Pinto). 

Drinks:

Coffee-There is no doubt that Costa Rica produces some of the best coffee in the world. The complex flavors accompanied by rich aromas and a superb taste give Costa Rican coffee an edge over many other coffee producing countries. 

Agua dulce is a warm drink usually served at breakfast, a sweet drink made of sugarcane.

Coconut juice（Pipas）which you can find it everywhere on the street shop in Costa Rica. a best drink to save you from thirsty and heat. 

Speaking of wine, we must recommend their national wine-Guaro (sugarcane distilled spirit).you should tried guaro sour,  most of people likes it when they tried.

More than 100 volcanic cones dot the landscape and five of them are still active – Arenal, Irazu, Poas, Rincon de La Vieja, and Turrialba.

[Attractions]

The Arenal
First on the list is Arenal. Technically, the name of the town is La Fortuna, but ‘Arenal’ is the catchall term used to refer to the Arenal recreational area – which includes Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, Lake Arenal, and some excellent whitewater rafting rivers. Incredible views of the volcano are available throughout town. Here, you can enjoy rugged activities like hiking near a volcano, rappelling, rafting, and mountain biking around the lake.

Best of all, you can enjoy luxe accommodations that boast volcanic views, and pamper yourself with a luxurious soak in a hot spring.  there are various hot spring hotels along the valcano heated river water with various temperature to choose from. the most famous ones are Tabacon and Baldi.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde, Costa Rica is on the other side of Lake Arenal and offers you a different kind of outdoor adventure. Because the humid sea breeze from the Caribbean Sea meets the low-temperature climate of the mountains in the middle, it condenses into mist, and the current cloud forest is formed. Cloud forest is a tropical rain forest with an altitude of about 1,500 meters and an area of about 10,500 hectares, 90% of which is covered by virgin forest. With more than 2500 species of plants, 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, here is a one-time meeting of your desire to reveal the biodiversity of Costa Rica.

the popular experience include  historic hiking towards the volcano, zip lines, suspension bridges, aerial trams, horseback riding, and night tours of the forest.

Manuel Antonio national park 

If it’s the beach you’re after, start with Manuel Antonio, because this destination has something for everyone – relaxing on white sand beaches, snorkeling near coral rock water, jungle excursions, birdwatching, river rafting, and ocean kayaking…you have serious options. 

Manuel Antonio National Park is internationally recognized as being one of the most biodiverse parks on the planet. Lush tropical forests, lagoons, mangroves and pristine white sandy beaches make up one of the most diverse ecosystems imaginable. 

The four beaches in the park, Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondito and Playita, are some of the best in the country.

Cathedral Point lies between Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow land bridge and if you are up for the hike, provides a memorable view. 

Tortuguero

Tortuguero, Costa Rica features an Afro-Caribbean vibe that you’ll miss in other parts of the country. You know what else you won’t want to miss? Floating safaris where caimans, crocodiles, and birds call canals and the surrounding marsh home. The region is also home to nesting sea turtles, hence its name – Tortuguero translates as ‘region of turtles’. a night sea turtle tour is a unforgetable experience in your life. 

[Activities]

Outdoor adventure
Costa Rica is a paradise for adventurous lovers. Here, people can experience various thrilling sports, such as surfing, bungee jumping, and water rafting. Or, you can simply take a walk on the beach, enjoy the sun. there are various ourdoor activities available for choose, below are only few examples. 

Sky Tram and Sky Trek
The slow paced Sky Tram gondolas will provide a smooth ride through the rain forest, with endless views along the way, so you can appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds you on your way to the top. Once at the at the observation deck, you will be able to enjoy the most magnificent views of the volcano peak, rain forest valley and endness green "sea" for as long as you desire.

You will then gear up and get ready to ride the zip-lines down to the bottom. a helmet, harness, and gloves will be provided, and the instructor will explain the proper way to ride the zip-lines. In total, there are 8 zip-lines at mountain Arenal, the longest of which is 2,493 feet (1,250 m). This is a fun and exhilarating experience.

White Water Rafting
there are more than just one place for the water rafting in Costa Rica which provide several level of water rapid options to choose from. The Balsa River near La Fortuna offers class II/III rapids,  as same as the Sarapiquí River, they are excellent for someone who havn't try water rafting before. 

but PACUARE RIVER is known as the NO. 1 rafting resort in Costa Rica,  runs about 68 miles (108 km) until reaching the Caribbean Sea. the water rapids is at level III-IV, total rafting hours are more than 5 hours depends on the water conditions. 

The Rivers, they lives in the lush valley in the Central Valley of Costa Rica known for its exuberant beauty, wildlife and great rapids.  Both sides of the river are well-preserved virgin forests, and blue morpho butterflies and eagles unique to Central America can be seen everywhere during the drifting.

Rapelling
Rappelling tours are a fun, safe and exciting way to experience some of Costa Rica’s most magnificent landscapes. The sport, also known as canyoning, involves a controlled descent down a rock face using a secured rope. Oftentimes this descent is within boundaries of a waterfall, making it a memorable.

Brave rappels along cascading waterfalls down into unspoiled canyons, rich with tropical vegetation, where you will learn medicinal and edible plants that indigenous people have used for generations.  you can get to swim and jump off cliffs into the water too.the rapelling tour does not require any experience. 

TreeTop Climbing
Ficus trees (or fig trees) have a hollow trunk, forming a tube with natural footholds for you to climb. It grows from up high in the tree canopy with its roots wrapping around its host tree as they grow downwards. Eventually the host tree dies and what left is a tree with a hollow. The Monteverde Ficus tree is very different from a standard tree. It’s completely hollow, making it great for climbing up into the tree canopy. It’s one of the best  things to do in Monteverde.

Kayaking
Blessed with over 802 miles of coastline, boasting countless lakes and rivers, Costa Rica is ripe for kayaking opportunities. Kayak tours allow for greater and more private exploration than mainland excursions, simply because there aren’t as many people on the water. it is a wonderful way to spot wildlife both above and below the water. 
They often involve a combination with other activities, such as snorkeling, Canoeing or mountain biking. Places to kayak include Lake Arenal, Manuel Antonio’s estuaries and Jacó’s coastline, among others.

other Outdoor adventures include surfing, canoeing, snokeling, horseback riding, biking, ATV  and fishing.