![]() ![]() ![]() Meaning "river of the sky," the unique turquoise water comes from the mixture of sulfur and carbonate, which originates in the nearby dormant Tenorio Volcano. The Rio Celeste sits inside Tenorio Volcano National Park and is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful natural places. Read More Rio Celeste Day Trip Enjoy the vibrant blue hue of the Rio Celeste. While hiking in the park, get an up-close view of the 350 bird species, plus many other forest creatures, such as three-toed sloths, tapirs, big cats, rhinoceros beetles, and red-eyed tree frogs, plus howler and white-faced capuchin monkeys. ![]() Known as "the green lung" of Costa Rica, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve features 26,000 acres high in the mountainous northwest region of the country. Read More Monteverde Cloud Forest Hike Hike the "green lung" of Costa Rica and observe many forest creatures. In the end, relax on the park's famous crescent-shaped beach. As you walk across relatively flat trails, your naturalist guide will point out some of the over 300 species in the reserve, including three-toed sloths, hawks, iguanas, and several different monkeys. Read More Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike Manuel Antonio National Park features everything from hills to the coastline.Įxplore the 1,680 acres (680 hectares) of Manuel Antonio National Park, a protected area home to a lush rainforest running from the mountains down to the coast. There are several trails from which to choose, some shorter or easier than others, but all offer a scenic trek in beautiful Arenal. All of the routes in the area open up to viewpoints that offer incredible scenery of the volcano. Arenal Volcano Hikes Hike along trails over hardened lava flows and enjoy views of the volcano.Įnjoy a moderate hike over the hardened remnants of lava flows from Arenal Volcano's 1968 eruption, a catastrophic event that changed the region's topography. Trek through virgin rainforests in search of wildlife, discover hidden waterfalls, or enjoy the view of an active volcano while you hike along hardened lava flows. Hiking is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the country's nature. Every region in Costa Rica is filled with opportunities to experience the country's incredible landscapes, which draws travelers every year. Add that to the 800 miles of coastline with 300 beaches-plus the country's 28 national parks (three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites)-and you have a natural haven on your hands. Over half of Costa Rica is covered in forests, much of that being primary and virgin rainforests. Getting Oriented With dense rainforests covering a decent portion of the country, Costa Rica is a natural paradise. ![]()
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