Costa Rica Rainforest and Volcano Destinations
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The Jungle and Volcano Costa Rica destinations directory is designed to help you by only listing popular jungle and volcano destinations. We have included a small description of what to expect in each of these Costa Rica destinations to save you time and narrow down your search. Costa Rica is a country with amazing diversity. Always choose your destination first, then choose the perfect Costa Rica hotel in that destination.
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Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
La Fortuna is the closest town to Arenal Volcano, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes. This is the adventure capital of Central America.
Why La Fortuna? Volcano, Adventure, Wildlife.
Location: Approximately 110 km northwest of San Jose
Combines well with: Monteverde, Guanacaste Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde is a unique highland cloud forest with numerous species of endemic wildlife. Tropical cloud forests are in grave danger of being eliminated.
Why Monteverde? Adventure, Wildlife.
Location: Approximately 75 km southeast of San Jose
Combines well with: Arenal, Guanacaste Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches, Rincon de la Vieja
Nuevo Arenal
Nuevo Arenal is located close to Arenal Volcano. This is a laid back town that fronts Arenal Lake. Visitors need a car to get around.
Why Nuevo Arenal? Volcano, Wildlife, Freshwater Fishing.
Location: Approximately 140 km northwest of San Jose
Combines well with: Monteverde, Guanacaste Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches
Osa Peninsula
This is the most remote destination in Costa Rica and home to Corcovado National Park. A writer for National Geographic Magazine described the Corcovado as being the most biologically intense place in the world.
Why Osa Peninsula? Wildlife.
Location: Southwest Costa Rica (approximately 300 km south of San Jose)
Combines well with: It takes work to combine the Osa with other destinations.
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez is located on the Osa Peninsula. This is a great destination for hard core sport fisherman, as many records have been caught in local waters.
Why Puerto Jimenez? Sport Fishing , Wildlife.
Location: Southwest Costa Rica (approximately 330 km south of San Jose)
Combines well with: It takes work to combine with other destinations (though there is a domestic airport in town).
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
The park surrounds Rincon de la Vieja volcano, which is one of Costa Rica's active volcanoes. This area is covered with tropical dry forest.
Why Rincon de la Vieja? Volcano, Adventure, Wildlife.
Location: Approximately 40 km north of Liberia
Combines well with: Monteverde, Guanacaste Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches
Sarapiqui
The Sarapiqui region is home to primary rainforest and raging rivers. This is a great location for off the beaten track adventure and wildlife.
Why Sarapiqui? Adventure, Wildlife.
Location of Sarapiqui: Approximately 70 km north of San Jose
Combines well with: Arenal, Caribbean Beaches, Central Pacific Beaches
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is located within the protected borders of Tortuguero National Park. This park was created in the 1970's to protect 4 species of sea turtles that come year annually to nest during the months of July through October.
Why Tortuguero? Wildlife
Location: Northeast Caribbean coast. Can only be accessed by plane or boat.
Combines well with: Arenal, Caribbean Beaches
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