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Costa Rica, coast to coast

Costa Rica’s Finest Destinations

From volcanic highlands to pristine Pacific shores and Caribbean jungle canals, Costa Rica offers an extraordinary range of experiences. As your DMC partner, CRS Tours curates seamless multi-destination itineraries across all regions.

Aerial view of San José, Costa Rica
Destination 01
San José
Central Valley & Surroundings

The cosmopolitan capital serves as the ideal gateway for your clients, offering cultural immersion, well-regarded museums, restaurants, and easy access to day tours across the country.

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Arenal Volcano rising above dense jungle
Destination 02
Arenal Volcano
Northern Zone

Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, Arenal anchors a region of hot springs, hanging bridges and rainforest trails. It has been in a resting phase since 2010 — a striking backdrop rather than active lava.

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Hanging bridge in Monteverde cloud forest
Destination 03
Monteverde
Cloud Forest Region

Suspended above the clouds at 1,500m, Monteverde’s legendary cloud forest is home to resplendent quetzals, hanging bridges, and the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

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Three-toed sloth in Sarapiquí rainforest
Destination 04
Sarapiquí
Northern Lowlands

A biodiversity hotspot where dense rainforest meets rushing rivers. Sarapiquí is prime territory for wildlife spotting, whitewater rafting, and authentic jungle lodge experiences.

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Tropical canal and jungle in Tortuguero
Destination 05
Tortuguero
Caribbean Coast

Accessible only by boat or plane, Tortuguero is a network of canals and nesting beaches — a car-free destination usually sold as a lodge package with road-and-boat transport.

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Keel-billed toucan in Rincón de la Vieja
Destination 06
Rincón de la Vieja
Guanacaste

A raw and wild volcanic landscape featuring mud pools, fumaroles, hot springs, and epic hanging bridges — perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts in the dry tropics.

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Aerial view of Manuel Antonio National Park
Destination 07
Manuel Antonio
Central Pacific Coast

The jewel of the Pacific — Manuel Antonio combines pristine white-sand beaches with one of Costa Rica’s most beloved national parks, ideal for beach-and-wildlife combination itineraries.

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Golden sunset over Tamarindo beach
Destination 08
Tamarindo
Nicoya Peninsula

A lively Pacific beach town synonymous with surf culture, spectacular sunsets, and vibrant dining. Tamarindo is the perfect base for exploring the Nicoya Peninsula’s stunning coastline.

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Untouched beach in Osa Peninsula / Corcovado
Destination 09
Osa Peninsula / Corcovado
Southern Pacific

Home to Corcovado National Park — often cited (in a phrase widely attributed to National Geographic) as one of the most biologically intense places on Earth — suited to clients seeking remote, off-the-beaten-path nature.

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Caribbean coastline in Costa Rica
Destination 10
Caribbean Coast
Limón Province

Puerto Viejo and the southern Caribbean coast offer a completely different Costa Rica — laid-back Afro-Caribbean culture, unique cuisine, pristine beaches, and a lush jungle backdrop.

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Río Celeste turquoise waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
Destination 11
Río Celeste & Tenorio
Alajuela / Guanacaste Border

Tenorio Volcano National Park is known for its sky-blue river and waterfall — a quieter option popular with nature-focused travellers.

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Whitewater rafting on Pacuare River through jungle canyon
Destination 12
Pacuare River & Turrialba
Central Caribbean Slope

The Río Pacuare offers Class III–IV whitewater rafting through rainforest canyons, with raft-access jungle lodges.

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Aerial view of Papagayo Peninsula beaches
Destination 13
Papagayo Peninsula
Guanacaste

Papagayo Peninsula is home to several of Costa Rica’s high-end resorts, with sheltered bays and calm waters — suited to premium FIT and incentive programmes.

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Humpback whales in Marino Ballena National Park
Destination 14
Uvita & Marino Ballena
Southern Pacific

Named after the whale-shaped sandbar visible from above, this pristine marine park is Costa Rica’s premier whale watching destination — humpbacks visit from July to November and December to April.

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