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Things to do in Costa Rica

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Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

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"Natural scenery"
"Mountain climbing"
National Museum of Costa Rica

National Museum of Costa Rica

5.0/55 Reviews
"Museums"
National Theater of Costa Rica

National Theater of Costa Rica

4.9/57 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Performances"
Volcan Irazu

Volcan Irazu

4.8/59 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

5.0/55 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
"Mountain climbing"
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

4.9/57 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Fortuna Waterfall

Fortuna Waterfall

4.8/55 Reviews
"Natural scenery"

What to Eat

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Zuntra Bo. Escalante

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Pesce - Four Seasons Costa Rica

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Restaurante Mamalila

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The Cloud

The Cloud

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The Capital Grille - San José

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Costa Rica Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Explore San Jose, Costa Rica! 5 must-see attractions that you can't miss!

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Enjoy the sun and nature in San Jose.

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See a different side of the Americas in Costa Rica.

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🌴🏨 Costa Rica's Hidden Gem: Nayara Gardens Getaway 🌺

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"San Jose Rhythm: The Passionate Prelude of Costa Rica."

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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The country with the highest happiness index in the world.

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National Museum of Costa Rica

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乖小咪
The National Museum of Costa Rica is very large, and houses many precious ancient sculptures, gold and silver jewelry and other artworks. It comprehensively displays the history, culture, and minerals of Costa Rica, and is the best place to learn about Costa Rica.

National Theater of Costa Rica

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Gavin-Beijing
Pure natural landscape, very, very beautiful, original ecology, no pollution, Latin America's Switzerland, there are Tabacon Hot Springs, Mount Irasu, Waterfall Park, Blue River Forest Park, etc., come once and let people linger!

Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica

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乖小咪
Tamarindo Beach is the most beautiful beach in Nicoya, Costa Rica. The water here is very blue, and the beach is very clean and soft. It has hardly been commercially developed, and everything is so pure and original. It is definitely a good place to relax and have a holiday in the sea.

Manuel Antonio National Park

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Manuel Antonio National Park is the most famous national park in Costa Rica. It not only has dense rainforests, but also lives many rare wildlife, such as Monkeys, Smiling Monkeys, Raccoons, etc. You may see it here. Hiking is the best way to travel here and you will see many precious scenes that are definitely worth a visit.

Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz

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_We***54
Really very good place. Take a car to Heredia in the capital and take a taxi for more than 100 RMB. When I came back, I took the staff's car 😉

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

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criskotsu
This reserve is a great example of private conservation. Cloud forest is amazing hiking experience

Arenal Volcano National Park

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南美当地向导Yolanda
We welcome tourists to the Arenal Volcano Park. It is so enjoyable to soak in the volcanic hot springs. Costa Rica is really a fairy-like country! There are more than 270 volcanoes here. The most famous one is the Arenal Volcano, which is located near La Fortuna, a well-known tourist destination in northern Costa Rica. It had a devastating eruption in 1968 and entered a long-term dormant state after 2010. It is now a national park for tourists to visit. On the way to the volcano, you can see many small ants moving in groups with mini leaves on their backs. Walking to the observation deck, the view here is very good. There is always a cloud of mist around the crater, and it is surrounded by cloud forests. There is a restaurant next to it, where you can have a drink and look at the volcano. The scenery here is too suitable for wide-angle, enjoy pure life pura vida! ❤️For more local fun in Costa Rica, please consult me!