Arenal Volcano

Created in November 1991, the Arenal Volcano National Park covers an area of 30,000 acres, including four major climatic life zones, the dormant Cerro Chato volcano and the Cerro Los Perdidos (“Lost Mountain”). More than 500 bird species have been identified within the park – about half of all the birds of Costa Rica – making it an exciting destination for bird-watchers. There is a great variety of flora and other animals in the park, including three kinds of monkeys, red brocket deer, ocelots, pumas and tapirs. During your visit, enjoy short trails through secondary forest to the lava fields and lookout points with spectacular panoramas of Arenal Volcano and surrounding landmarks.

Tortuguero National Park

Costa Rica is a privileged land, and some of its privileges are the beautiful turtles arriving to nest on its beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean shores. Five species and one subspecies of sea turtle live and nest in Costa Rica: leatherbacks, hawksbills, loggerheads, Olive Ridleys, green sea turtles and black sea turtles. Tortuguero National Park in the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations to see turtles and it was created to protect the Green turtle, since this nesting area is the most important in the Western Caribbean.

Gulf of Papagayo

On the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, just north of Playa Panama, lies the exquisite untamed Gulf of Papagayo. This expansive wilderness area is known for its spectacular views, its excellent bird watching opportunities, its impressive array of exclusive, luxury resorts and its beautiful palm-lined beaches featuring long stretches of powder white sand lapped by calm, aquamarine waters. Surrounded by lush tropical forest and a dramatic volcanic landscape, the Gulf of Papagayo is the perfect destination for nature lovers eager to explore the magnificent national parks of Guanacaste, or those looking to simply unwind on one of the area’s idyllic world-class beaches.