Osa Peninsula and South Pacific Coast Holidays

It’s like the dramatic terrain of this region was custom-built for adventure. Volcanoes, mountains, thunderous waterfalls, natural hot springs and raging rivers that stretch all the way north to the Nicaraguan border.

Pristine beaches, coral reef, rainforest and sunsets - Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is ideal for any outdoor enthusiast, with wildlife and birdlife galore. The undoubted jewel of the region is Manuel Antonio National Park but don’t skip the prolific birdlife of Carara National Park.

Picture palm-fringed beaches lapped by the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, stunning wetlands, one of the world's last tropical dry forests, and spectacular volcanic backdrops... Costa Rica’s northwest really is the quintessential tropical paradise.

Perched upon the continental divide amid the peaks of the Tilaran Cordillera, towering trees reach high into the mist. Draped in moss, ferns and epiphytes, the atmosphere feels almost prehistoric.

In the heart of Costa Rica, bustling capital city, San Jose, is surrounded by the pretty hillsides of the Central Valley. Scattered with lively towns, characterful villages, coffee plantations and fincas, almost 70% of the country’s population live here.

Costa Rica’s east coast is a spectacular blend of golden beaches, swaying palm trees and the warm waters of the Caribbean from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo.