A vacation in Costa Rica is an extraordinary trip, but the small Central American country has so much to offer that it may be difficult to choose what to do and where to stay. Costa Rica is the number one eco-tourist destination spot in the world. It boasts beautiful beaches, volcanoes, rainforests, diverse wildlife, fishing, white water rafting, and coffee plantations. Be warned though, trying to do everything in a single trip is not possible. The country is broken down into distinct regions or areas. Each of these region offers vacationers a unique slice of the Costa Rican experience.
San Jose is both the capital and the largest city in Costa Rica. One of the most popular tourist hotels in the city is the Hotel Grano de Oro. Popular hotels in the Central Valley include Peace Lodge and the Xandari Resort.
The Arenal area surrounds the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica’s most famous volcano. Be sure to reserve a room with a view of the volcano. Among the more famous hotels in the Arenal area are the Springs Resort and Spa and the Royal Corin Resort and Spa.
Monteverde is the destination spot for tourists who want to vacation in the rainforest. Hotels in the Monteverde region include Fonda Vela and the Trapp Family Lodge.
Rincon de la Vieja is near a volcano, numerous parks and beaches. It’s the closest rainforest park to the Guanacaste beaches. Hotels include the Buena Vista Lodge and the Hotel Borinquen Mountain Resort and Spa.
Tamarindo is best known for having the most developed beach town in Guanacaste and boasts the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Hotels in the area include Paradisus Playa Conchal and the Reserva Conchal.
The Nicoya Peninsula on the west coast includes Costa Rica’s most popular beach towns. Hotels include Tango Mar, Harmony Hotel, and the Harbor Reef Resort.
Jaco is one of the most developed beach towns and is extremely popular with surfers and fishermen. It is also one of the closest beaches to San Jose. Hotels include Xandari by the Pacific and the Club Del Mar.
Manuel Antonio is the place to go for exotic wildlife and beautiful ocean views. Hotels include the Gaia Hotel and Reserve, Makanda by the Sea, and La Mariposa Hotel.
Osa/Corcovado is touted as “the most biologically intense place on Earth.” Hotels in this bio-rich region include La Paloma, Luna Lodge, and the Pirate Cove Hotel.
Tortuguero is the place for a taste of the Caribben and lush jungles and canals. Hotels include the Manatus Hotel and the Mawamba Lodge. A very popular Caribbean hotel is the Almonds and Corals Hotel.
This is only a small sampling of amazing and diverse hotels in Costa Rica. Choosing a region and planning vacation activities first will help narrow down the right hotel for a memorable and exciting Costa Rican vacation. Contact us at Costa Rica TravelPOINTS at 1-800-626-3483 or visit our web site at: www.costaricatravelpoints.com
