Costa Rica
Discover a country with an abundant biodiversity, a small strip of land between sea and ocean where we come to re-learn how to breathe.
​Costa Rica is a Central American country with considerable tourism potential despite a small area, especially with regard to responsible and close-to-nature tourism. This democratic and peaceful country is one of the few nations that have made the strong choice to no longer have an army, in order to live in peace.
Costa Rica collects more than 5% of the biodiversity of the world. Particularly invested in the protection of its fauna and flora, it carefully maintains its protected sites and natural parks, which today represent more than a quarter of the territory.
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Regions and relief​
The country has several regions whose altitude varies from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. The Cordilleras of Guanacaste, Centrale and Talamanca represent the main relief of the country, which is also home to several volcanoes. Its highest point is Cerro Chirripó, which rises from the top of its 3,819 meters. You can also travel long coastlines on two oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific, as well as a large number of rivers that attract kayaking and rapids specialists from all over the world.
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With an exceptional coastline of more than 1,228 km and 600 beaches, between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this strip of land enjoys an incredible geographical location to enjoy related activities: diving and strolling on the Caribbean side and its white or black sand beaches, and surfing on the Pacific Coast.
Fauna
Costa Rica is home to nearly a million species on its territory, including 200 mammals, 160 amphibians, 220 reptiles and 850 birds. The highlight of the show is therefore truly the luxuriance of nature, for both plant and animal lovers. Many events take place in the air, in the water or on the ground, scattered throughout the territory.
From major seasonal migrations to periods of laying, reproduction or spawning, it is possible, based on the calendar of these events, to witness the pivotal moments in the lives of our favorite animals. Be careful in October, however, where frequent torrential rains risk seriously slowing down your activities, or even causing you to cancel them.
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Given the exceptional richness of the local fauna, to which we are not accustomed, it is also important to be attentive to your immediate environment, as curious animals may hide or even steal from your bag. Your local guide -necessary and obligatory- will remind you frequently to constantly monitor and check your personal belongings. We are here the hosts of a universe where animals are kings, it is up to us to make ourselves small.
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National Parks
You will be spoiled for choice among the country's 26 national and protected natural parks. Manuel Antonio Park will be the opportunity for a hike between beaches, mangroves and humid forest to meet iguanas, capuchins, coatis, raccoons and even the rare and endemic squirrel monkey. For diving enthusiasts, the Isla del Caño Biological Reserve is home to turtles, rays, sharks, barracudas, dolphins and humpback whales (which give birth between July and October). Cahuita National Park is ideal for people who want to see coatis, sloths, iguanas and other raccoons but don't want to hike for too long: the path is flat and the most daring mammals await the visitor, hoping for a treat.
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These are just a few of the many activities available to you in Costa Rica. Note that, in line with the country's policy, most of the accommodation is built while respecting its natural environment as much as possible. One more argument for aficionados of eco-responsible tourism who dream of embarking on an adventure close to nature like no other.