The native food of Costa Rica is refered to as "Comida Tipica" translated as "typical food". It consists of rice, beans, plantains and a choice of chicken, fish or pork. Little family-owned restaurants are common along the country highways and make wonderful places to try out the local cuisine.
A "soda" is the Costa Rican term for a roadside store or snack bar. Some have full hot meals and others have candy, beverages and coffee.
Fruit stands are common along the country roads and a good place to stop for local fruit including coconut milk. It is safe to eat fresh fruit in Costa Rica.
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Suggested Intineraries
Top
10 Tours in Costa Rica
by Tour Costa
Rica
Overnight Pacuare
Rafting Adventure
Tour Costa Rica proudly presents its most unique and internationally acclaimed
Costa Rica vacation. This popular overnight white-water rafting expedition
into the untouched Pacuare wilderness has consistently proven to be one
of the most exciting and enjoyable adventures in Costa Rica. Enjoy two
days of rafting down the rushing rapids of this wild and scenic river,
staying overnight at the unique Pacuare Lodge. This enchanting jungle
oasis along the banks of this renowned tropical river is the site of the
highest Original Canopy Tour in Costa Rica.
Treasures of
Costa Rica
Join Tour Costa Rica on a one-day adventure filled with some of the best
that Costa Rica has to offer! Sprawling coffee plantations, beautiful
butterflies, resplendent hummingbirds, hiking through verdant rainforest,
magical waterfalls and white water rafting. Bring your camera and "sense
of adventure" for a day filled of wonders.
Arenal Volcano
Hot Springs Tour
Discover pure pleasure at Tabacón Hot Springs, nestled amid lush
tropical vegetation at the base of the active Arenal Volcano. Hot mineral
waters cascade over inviting waterfalls into pools of soothing water.
The towering volcano looming above often rewards visitors with impressive
natural fireworks that on clear nights glow red against the black sky.
Tortuga Island
Tour
The Tortuga Island tour combines an enjoyable yacht trip with memorable
fun in the sun on a tropical island just off the Pacific coast. Enjoy
swimming and snorkeling in clear blue waters, exploring, lounging on the
white-sand beach, playing volleyball with the crew or just relaxing to
the sound of waves gently breaking on the sand.
Sarapiqui River
White-Water Rafting
Winding through a region known as the land of "Eternal Spring,"
the Sarapiquí River offers some of Costa Rica's most vibrant and
lush tropical scenery, filled with colorful birds and butterflies. The
gentle river has its origins in clear mountain streams that tumble down
through thick rain forests to join its free-flowing waters, providing
an unforgettable rafting excursion.
Tortuguero Jungle
Canals Excursion
The Tortuguero Canals comprise a vast system of natural and man-made waterways
used both for basic transportation and jungle exploration along Costa
Rica's northern Caribbean coast, making for a fascinating Costa Rica vacation.
The journey through the canals is a fascinating one, offering a chance
to see monkeys, iguanas and myriad colorful birds. The final destination,
Tortuguero National Park, protects large tracts of untouched wilderness
and an important sea turtle nesting beach. Tour Costa Rica takes you there.
Monteverde Cloud
Forest Tour
Clouds drift in continually and settle among the slopes of the 26,000-acre
Monteverde Cloud Forest, providing a constant source of moisture that
feeds the lush vegetation and gives the cloud forest its name. Monteverde
is a haven for bird watchers, with more than 400 different species recorded
among the wilds of the protected reserve. More than a hundred species
of mammals, 120 reptiles and amphibians and 2,500 different plants also
inhabit this renowned wilderness.
Manuel Antonio
Beach Trip
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most popular parks in Costa
Rica. The park has trails through coastal jungles, lookout points, plenty
of wildlife, splendid swimming beaches and great snorkeling. World-class
sport fishing, sea kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and other
outdoor adventures, fine dining and entertainment options abound in the
attractive beach resort area of Quepos and Manuel Antonio, making for
a classic Costa Rica vacation.
Corcovado Jungle
Adventure
National Geographic Society has called Corcovado "the most biologically
intense place on earth." The national park is home to many of Costa
Rica's endangered species and is the last Pacific lowland rain forest
of sustainable size in Central America. The remote Drake Bay area, near
the park, offers a plethora of ocean and jungle activities, including
trips to the nearby Caño Island Biological Reserve.
The Adventure
Package
For the active traveler who is ready to experience Costa Rica's natural
treasures, Tour Costa Rica presents a 10-day Adventure Package that offers
a variety of unique experiences. Hike deep inside virgin cloud and rainforests,
ascend to the heights of the forest canopy, mountain bike around an active
volcano, kayak a class III river surrounded by lush jungle, and river
raft some of the most impressive class III-IV white water in Latin America
for a Costa Rica vacation unlike any other.
Spa, Wellness and Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica
Puravida,
Wellness Retreat & Spa (www.puravidaspa.com)
Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is considered by some as the Wellness &
Yoga destination of choice outside the United States. We offer you a perfect
balance of mind, body and spirit in an oasis of beauty, tranquility and
home like intimacy. Pamper your body and soul whilst exploring the delights
of Costa Rica, a country which is renowned for its beauty.
Sea Glass
Spa (www.seaglassspa.com)
The Costa Rica spa for your quintessential Costa Rica Spa Experience.
Located in the heart of beautiful Manuel Antonio and just minutes from
downtown Quepos, Sea Glass Spa is a paradise within paradise. The tropical,
serene ambience perfectly complements the setting of this stunning country
and coast. And with the best trained therapists of any Costa Rica spa,
our innovative and all natural treatments offer the perfect vacation escape,
guaranteeing relaxation unsurpassed anywhere in the Manuel Antonio/Quepos
area.
Tangomar (www.tangomar.com)
Samasati Nature Retreat (www.samasati.com)
Talamanca Talamanca Costa Rica
Luna Lodge (www.lunalodge.com)
Carate Osa Peninsula Costa Ricaoverlooking the Pacific Ocean near Corcovado
National Park,
Shaktisurf/Surf Yoga Retreat (www.shaktisurf.com)
Osa Penisula Costa Rica Costa Rica, Surf/ Yoga Retreat held in beautiful
Costa Rica. Rejuvenate in the Land of Miracles, far away on the remarkable
Osa Pennisula of Costa Rica.
Puerto Viejo Costa Rica
Nosara Yoga Institute, Costa Rica
Pacha Mama Yoga Rejuvenation Retreat
in Guanacaste Costa Rica
Yoga Retreat, Montezuma Costa Rica
Where to Stay in San Jose and Other Parts of Costa Rica:
Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica: Five very special hotels located throughout the most beautiful, diverse, and interesting regions of Costa Rica. Each unique and different in style, character, and experience.
Hotel Grano de Oro, located in the heart of the city of San José.
Hotel Capitan Suizó in Tamarindo, the Gold Coast of Costa Rica- the Pacific Northwest.
Hotel Villa Caletas, close to heaven, with commanding views of the tropical Pacific in Playa Herradura de Jacó.
Peace Lodge La Paz, we endeavored to create the finest quality accommodations in Costa Rica and quite possibly the world.
Flor Blanca Resort, A secluded romatinc haven designed for people who want the comforts of the finest resort.
Hotel Casa Turire, Gateway to the rain forest and Costa Rica's world famous whitewater rafting.
Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Lodge at Monteverde Cloud Forest
Si Como No Hotel at Manuel Antonio