Take a hike through the ‘Paramo’, a highlands landscape that stretches across the Talamanca Mountains, offering a unique ecosystem more than 3000 metres above sea level.
Your experienced guide will drive you to the summit at Cerro de la Muerte, where you’ll begin trekking through the grassland forest. You’ll be rewarded with amazing panoramic views as you follow the continental divide and look out across both the Atlantic and the Pacific sides of the country. This largely unexplored region is home to around 32 species of mammals, including shrews, rabbits, ocelots, margays, pumas, and tapirs, as well 70 bird species and an array of high-altitude flora.
A good level of fitness is required for this intermediate hike.
Be the lesser spotted human! Take a relaxed wander through the Osa Peninsula National Park and spot tapirs taking a stroll just a stones throw away and a humpback whale breaching in the distance.
Trip Ideas
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Classic Costa Rica
Costa Rica EscortedExplore the emerald landscapes of Costa Rica on this 15-day escorted tour and see for yourself why it’s called the ‘rich coast’!
From £1895 Excluding Flights
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Essential Costa Rica
Costa Rica Independent Self DriveFrom the bustling streets of a vibrant capital city to the lofty cloud forests of the Highlands, this budget-friendly self-drive trip packs in all the star highlights.
From £1480 Excluding Flights
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Luxury, Wellness and Adventure in Costa Rica
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From £5295 Excluding Flights
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Hike and Drive Costa Rica
Costa Rica Self DriveLace up your boots and put your best foot forward on this active adventure through some of Costa Rica's most stunning and remote spots.
From £2460 Excluding Flights
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast
Costa Rica Self DriveExplore two very different coastlines, from the Caribbean vibes of the southeast to the gorgeous tropical beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
From £2638 Excluding Flights
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Wildlife and Nature of Costa Rica
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From £3902 Excluding Flights
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Costa Rica Discovery
Costa Rica Independent Self DriveDiscover Costa Rica’s best bits, from the flooded canals of Tortuguero to the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.
From £3195 Excluding Flights
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Green Season Highlights
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From £3920 Excluding Flights
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Costa Rican Family Adventure
Costa Rica Independent Self DriveCosta Rica's unique blend of adventure, nature and culture promises unforgettable memories for every generation.
From £4360 Excluding Flights
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Birdwatching Costa Rica
Costa Rica Self DriveStay in seven of our favourite birding hot spots, each with its own unique ecosystem revealing a staggering variety of birds and other wildlife.
From £3232 Excluding Flights
Blogs
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Top 5 Wildlife Locations in Costa Rica
With 5% of the world's biodiversity found in Costa Rica, it is a wildlife lovers dream destination. Travel writer, photographer and zoologist, William Gray picks five of his top wildlife destinations in Costa Rica…
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Costa Rica: Insider Tips from the Experts
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Costa Rica: Behind the Scenes Launching a New Destination
Having put the finishing touches on the latest destination to join the Discover the World growing collection - Costa Rica - we've taken a behind the scenes peak at what goes in to launching a new holiday programme.
