La Fortuna is a town located at the foot of the "Arenal" Volcano.
The town has one main street with a church, a park, several restaurants, souvenir shops, and many tourist agencies.
Some Travelers usually visit for a day or two on the way between Tortuguero and Manuel Antonio or between San Jose and Tamarindo. In contrast, other
travelers have discovered the potential of the town, where within a drive of up to an hour and a half, there are plenty of hiking options, adventure activities, attractions, and pampering hot spring sites, staying for an entire week or even longer..
Costa Rica has popular and famous tourist sites, considered "must-see" for any tourist in the country, for example: Poás and Arenal volcanoes, the town in the heights of the Monteverde cloud forest, and a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. There are also "must-do" attractions such as "Canopy" (ziplining in the forests) or walking on hanging bridges.
The Nature in its full glory in southwest Costa Rica on the ocean shores.
Corcovado Reserve is a national park in southwest Costa Rica on the shores of the Pacific Ocean on the Osa Peninsula. Anyone who wants to see forests and animals in the most pristine nature Costa Rica has to offer, in places farthest from the crowds and tourist centers, comes here.
Costa Rica is a wonderful tourist destination for a family trip. It is extremely diverse, considered safe and friendly (the country doesn't even have an army!). The official language is Spanish, but it's easy and convenient to get by in English. It has a winning combination of adventure activities, active recreation, and nature tours..
Guanacaste province attractions
The Northwest region of Costa Rica, located in the Guanacaste province, is famous for its excellent sandy beaches where many hotels of all types are scattered, including luxurious 5-star hotels. The area also has a variety of national nature parks with tropical forests, volcanoes, thermal phenomena, and a variety of wildlife. You can travel and spend at least a week in this area.
A unique, interesting, and highly recommended experience in Costa Rica is a visit to the Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center, located about a half-hour drive southeast of the city of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano.
Puerto Limon is a large port city in Costa Rica; the port serves as a destination for
Caribbean cruises. In the city itself, there are no special attractions, but there are in its surroundings.
From Puerto Limon, it is recommended to take guided tours and experience the nature of Costa Rica, especially to get to know the animals typical of this green and pleasant country.
For those landing in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, there are plenty of accommodation options in this city and its immediate surroundings.
As for the city of San Jose, lower your expectations; you didn't come to this country for the city. Look for a good hotel here and head out from here to explore the nature in the area or interesting towns full of attractions.
Tamarindo is a resort town on the Pacific coast in the Nicoya Peninsula in northwest Costa Rica, about a 4-hour drive northwest of
San Jose and about three hours west of
Arenal.
Tamarindo is famous for its
popular surfing beaches, suitable for both beginners and
more experienced surfers, and for its ecotourism.
Diverse experiences await travelers in Costa Rica. The main feature of this country is the wonderful nature with which it was blessed.
If you are arriving in the country from mid-June to October, do not miss a full two-day visit to the sea turtle reserve in Tortuguero
Weather in Costa Rica is primarily tropical/subtropical, influenced by its proximity to the equator and characterized by two main seasons:
The dry season, from December to April, and the rainy, green season, from May to November.
Although Costa Rica is a relatively small country, its climate is very diverse: the coastal areas on both sides of the country—both on the Caribbean side and the Pacific side—have the highest heat levels in the country, while in the Central Highlands and the rain and cloud forests, the weather is more pleasant and temperate. In the San Jose area, the capital, and the Central Valley, an "eternal spring" prevails with an average temperature of about 22°C.
Costa Rica can be visited year-round, as each season has its own advantages: in the dry season it is more convenient to travel in nature, visibility is better, and there are more hours of sunshine; however, in the rainy season there are fewer tourists, so it is less crowded and the prices for accommodation and various services are lower, the rivers are full and more rushing, and the air is clearer.
Sigalit Bar, this site owner, is a travel advisor and licensed travel agent. She has written several Hebrew travel books about various destinations around the world.
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