The most popular places to visit in Costa Rica are:

• Jaco
• Samara
• Guaitil
• Drake Bay
• Tamarindo
• Palo Verde
• Tortuguero
• Monteverde
• Arenal Volcano
• Manuel Antonio
• Rincón de La Vieja
• Puerto Viejo de Limón
• Mal Pais and Santa Teresa

However Costa Rica is rich in wonderful nature hideaways, which although might not be as popular, they are no less impressive and often offer something quite unique you won’t find in the more frequented places mentioned above. Consider for example San Gerardo de Dota, where you’re most likely to find the Resplendent Quetzal; or Corcovado National Park, which holds a whopping 3% of the world’s biodiversity. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit; it all depends on what you would like to see!