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Costa Rica

The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders

Program No. 11586RJ
With more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 121 volcanic formations, 801 miles of coastline and hundreds of endemic birds, Costa Rica is a true Mecca for nature lovers to explore.

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Filling Fast!
Dec 9 - Dec 20, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Dec 20 - Dec 31, 2024
Starting at
3,299
Dec 21 - Jan 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. From Day 9 to Day 11, the itinerary includes 3 nights in Central Pacific coast before departing Costa Rica. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Dec 25 - Jan 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. From Day 7 to Day 9, the itinerary includes 3 nights in Arenal and from Day 9 to Day 11 it includes 2 nights in Central Pacific coast before departing Costa Rica. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Dec 31 - Jan 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 2 nights in Tortuguero, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 4 - Jan 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Jan 6 - Jan 17, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 21 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 11 date and Jan. 30 of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 20 - Jan 31, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 1 night in Arenal Volcano, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 2 nights in Tortuguero, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 2 - Feb 13, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Feb 7 - Feb 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 30 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 23 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 17 - Feb 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 3 nights in Sarapiqui, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Feb 18 - Mar 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 10 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Feb 26 - Mar 9, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Feb 28 - Mar 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 11 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Filling Fast!
Mar 7 - Mar 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 20 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Mar 17 - Mar 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 22 - Apr 2, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Mar 29 - Apr 9, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
Apr 2 - Apr 13, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 5 - Apr 16, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 22 - May 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 24 - May 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 27 - May 8, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the May 8 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Apr 29 - May 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
May 5 - May 16, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 10 - May 21, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 14 - May 25, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 19 - May 30, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 26 - Jun 6, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 3 - Jun 14, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 12 - Jun 23, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 2 - Jul 13, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jul. 13 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise. July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 9 - Jul 20, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 16 - Jul 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 18 - Jul 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 1 - Aug 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 7 - Aug 18, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 15 - Aug 26, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 20 - Aug 31, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 6 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 23 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Oct 1 - Oct 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 14 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Nov 7 - Nov 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Nov 9 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Nov. 14 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 1 night in Arenal Volcano, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2025
Starting at
3,449
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Dec 9 - Dec 20, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2024
Starting at
4,039
Dec 20 - Dec 31, 2024
Starting at
3,839
Dec 21 - Jan 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. From Day 9 to Day 11, the itinerary includes 3 nights in Central Pacific coast before departing Costa Rica. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Dec 25 - Jan 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. From Day 7 to Day 9, the itinerary includes 3 nights in Arenal and from Day 9 to Day 11 it includes 2 nights in Central Pacific coast before departing Costa Rica. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Dec 31 - Jan 11, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 2 nights in Tortuguero, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 4 - Jan 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Jan 6 - Jan 17, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 21 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 11 date and Jan. 30 of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 20 - Jan 31, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 1 night in Arenal Volcano, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 2 nights in Tortuguero, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 2 - Feb 13, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Feb 7 - Feb 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 30 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 23 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 17 - Feb 28, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 3 nights in Sarapiqui, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Feb 18 - Mar 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 10 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 26 - Mar 9, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 28 - Mar 11, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 11 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Mar 7 - Mar 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 20 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 17 - Mar 28, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 22 - Apr 2, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Mar 29 - Apr 9, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 2 - Apr 13, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 5 - Apr 16, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 22 - May 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
Apr 24 - May 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 27 - May 8, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the May 8 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Apr 29 - May 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 5 - May 16, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 10 - May 21, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
May 14 - May 25, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 19 - May 30, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 26 - Jun 6, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 3 - Jun 14, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 12 - Jun 23, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 2 - Jul 13, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jul. 13 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise. July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Jul 9 - Jul 20, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Jul 16 - Jul 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 18 - Jul 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Aug 1 - Aug 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Aug 7 - Aug 18, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 15 - Aug 26, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 20 - Aug 31, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 6 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 10 - Sep 21, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 23 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Oct 1 - Oct 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 14 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
Nov 7 - Nov 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Nov 9 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Nov. 14 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 2 nights in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, 1 night in Arenal Volcano, 3 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Filling Fast!
Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2025
Starting at
3,989
This date is available to book as a private experience for your group!

At a Glance

Unhurried. Active. Environmentally aware. Lush. Protected. Biodiverse. Pura Vida — the Pure Life. Costa Rica’s pervading cultural ideology unites with its natural delights to create a unique national character, in which 25 percent of the land is preserved by law and there is no standing military. This invigorating program explores the essential nature of this Central American nation, from its pristine beaches and verdant forests to its rural villages and historic capital.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 1.5 hours a day over uneven trails in hot and humid conditions. Includes a number of bus transfers; no bathroom on bus but bus stops every 1.5-2 hours. Elevations up to 4,000 feet.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Learn from naturalists about the unique features of the rainforest, wetlands and transition zones.
  • Participate in cultural activities in rural communities.
  • Admire the misty beauty and unique characteristics of a cloud forest during a trail hike and expert presentation.

General Notes

This Road Scholar program offers participants the chance to explore a number of Costa Rica’s iconic ecosystems within a relatively short period of time. Although bus travel is a necessity, it is also an opportunity to see and experience the country up close. En-route program activities help to break up lengthier bus transfers and provide rewarding educational experiences. Local road conditions, weather, two-lane highways, winding roads, traffic and elevation are bigger factors in determining the length of travel than actual distance. This program offers Micro Group options--with 12 or fewer participants--on some departures. Please refer to program date notes.
Featured Expert
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Luis Vargas
Having been immersed in Costa Rica’s rainforest since he grew up in a rural town in the Sarapiqui region, Luis Vargas knows its flora and fauna very well. He has been involved in research at the La Selva field station, worked with a program that teaches children about the environment, and served as a local expert at jungle lodges. Luis has been leading Road Scholar programs since 2010 and enjoys learning as much from his participants as they learn from him.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Luis Vargas View biography
Having been immersed in Costa Rica’s rainforest since he grew up in a rural town in the Sarapiqui region, Luis Vargas knows its flora and fauna very well. He has been involved in research at the La Selva field station, worked with a program that teaches children about the environment, and served as a local expert at jungle lodges. Luis has been leading Road Scholar programs since 2010 and enjoys learning as much from his participants as they learn from him.
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Lizeth Alfaro View biography
Lizeth Alfaro is a Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader, flower therapist, and bee keeper. She earned her qualifications in sustainable tourism and became a national guide by the time she turned 18. Growing up among the rich biodiversity of the northern Caribbean lowlands gave her an early appreciation for nature and awareness of local conservation efforts. In her free time, Lizeth enjoys bee keeping, painting, and herbology.
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Willy Aguilar View biography
Willy Aguilar is a certified Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader with a background in tourism administration. After giving the office environment a try, he was disappointed to discover it was too sedentary to his liking. This valuable learning experience led him to pursue his studies and training to become an expedition leader. Willy enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, and kayaking, but his true passion is wildlife observation—especially birding. Willy speaks English and French in addition to his native Spanish.
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Vinicio Viquez View biography
Vinicio “Vinny” Víquez grew up in Heredia province in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. He studied biology at university, and began working as a naturalist in the 1990s. He considers himself an ambassador of Costa Rica. Each visitor presents an opportunity – not just to share favorite birds and amphibians – but also to plant a seed to spread appreciation of his diverse homeland. Vinny and his family live on a small coffee plantation in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific highlands.
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Erick Picado View biography
Erick Picado left his hometown in southern Costa Rica to attend university in San José. Once he completed his tourism degree, he worked to become a nationally certified expedition leader. Erick began leading natural history groups in Costa Rica in the early 2000’s, and since then he has added birding and wildlife photography to his professional repertoire. When he isn’t traveling for work or catching up with his family, Erick is likely to be found outdoors honing his birding skills.
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
12 days
Program Begins
San José
Program Concludes
San José
Meals
31 | 11B | 10L | 10D |
Activity Level
Unhurried. Active. Environmentally aware. Lush. Protected. Biodiverse. Pura Vida — the Pure Life. Costa Rica’s pervading cultural ideology unites with its natural delights to create a unique national character, in which 25 percent of the land is preserved by law and there is no standing military. This invigorating program explores the essential nature of this Central American nation, from its pristine beaches and verdant forests to its rural villages and historic capital.)
Best of all, you'll...
  • Learn from naturalists about the unique features of the rainforest, wetlands and transition zones.
  • Participate in cultural activities in rural communities.
  • Admire the misty beauty and unique characteristics of a cloud forest during a trail hike and expert presentation.
General Notes
This Road Scholar program offers participants the chance to explore a number of Costa Rica’s iconic ecosystems within a relatively short period of time. Although bus travel is a necessity, it is also an opportunity to see and experience the country up close. En-route program activities help to break up lengthier bus transfers and provide rewarding educational experiences. Local road conditions, weather, two-lane highways, winding roads, traffic and elevation are bigger factors in determining the length of travel than actual distance. This program offers Micro Group options--with 12 or fewer participants--on some departures. Please refer to program date notes.
Featured Expert
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Luis Vargas
Having been immersed in Costa Rica’s rainforest since he grew up in a rural town in the Sarapiqui region, Luis Vargas knows its flora and fauna very well. He has been involved in research at the La Selva field station, worked with a program that teaches children about the environment, and served as a local expert at jungle lodges. Luis has been leading Road Scholar programs since 2010 and enjoys learning as much from his participants as they learn from him.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Lizeth Alfaro
Lizeth Alfaro is a Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader, flower therapist, and bee keeper. She earned her qualifications in sustainable tourism and became a national guide by the time she turned 18. Growing up among the rich biodiversity of the northern Caribbean lowlands gave her an early appreciation for nature and awareness of local conservation efforts. In her free time, Lizeth enjoys bee keeping, painting, and herbology.
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Willy Aguilar
Willy Aguilar is a certified Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader with a background in tourism administration. After giving the office environment a try, he was disappointed to discover it was too sedentary to his liking. This valuable learning experience led him to pursue his studies and training to become an expedition leader. Willy enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, and kayaking, but his true passion is wildlife observation—especially birding. Willy speaks English and French in addition to his native Spanish.
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Vinicio Viquez
Vinicio “Vinny” Víquez grew up in Heredia province in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. He studied biology at university, and began working as a naturalist in the 1990s. He considers himself an ambassador of Costa Rica. Each visitor presents an opportunity – not just to share favorite birds and amphibians – but also to plant a seed to spread appreciation of his diverse homeland. Vinny and his family live on a small coffee plantation in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific highlands.
Profile Image of Erick Picado
Erick Picado
Erick Picado left his hometown in southern Costa Rica to attend university in San José. Once he completed his tourism degree, he worked to become a nationally certified expedition leader. Erick began leading natural history groups in Costa Rica in the early 2000’s, and since then he has added birding and wildlife photography to his professional repertoire. When he isn’t traveling for work or catching up with his family, Erick is likely to be found outdoors honing his birding skills.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 1.5 hours a day over uneven trails in hot and humid conditions. Includes a number of bus transfers; no bathroom on bus but bus stops every 1.5-2 hours. Elevations up to 4,000 feet.
Suggested Reading List
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Year
2025
  • 2024
  • 2025
Date and Direction
Dec 08 - Dec 19 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 04 - Jan 15 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 06 - Jan 17 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 08 - Jan 19 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 10 - Jan 21 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 12 - Jan 23 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 14 - Jan 25 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 17 - Jan 28 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 19 - Jan 30 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 20 - Jan 31 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 21 - Feb 01 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 21 - Feb 01 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 23 - Feb 03 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 25 - Feb 05 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 27 - Feb 07 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 31 - Feb 11 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 02 - Feb 13 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 04 - Feb 15 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 07 - Feb 18 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 09 - Feb 20 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 10 - Feb 21 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 12 - Feb 23 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 13 - Feb 24 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 16 - Feb 27 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 17 - Feb 28 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 18 - Mar 01 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 20 - Mar 03 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 22 - Mar 05 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 24 - Mar 07 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 26 - Mar 09 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 28 - Mar 11 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 04 - Mar 15 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 07 - Mar 18 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 09 - Mar 20 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 11 - Mar 22 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 16 - Mar 27 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 17 - Mar 28 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 22 - Apr 02 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 23 - Apr 03 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 25 - Apr 05 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 29 - Apr 09 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 01 - Apr 12 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 02 - Apr 13 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 05 - Apr 16 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 22 - May 03 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 24 - May 05 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 27 - May 08 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 29 - May 10 (San José to San José)
  • May 05 - May 16 (San José to San José)
  • May 10 - May 21 (San José to San José)
  • May 14 - May 25 (San José to San José)
  • May 19 - May 30 (San José to San José)
  • May 26 - Jun 06 (San José to San José)
  • Jun 03 - Jun 14 (San José to San José)
  • Jun 12 - Jun 23 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 02 - Jul 13 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 09 - Jul 20 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 16 - Jul 27 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 18 - Jul 29 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 01 - Aug 12 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 07 - Aug 18 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 15 - Aug 26 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 20 - Aug 31 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 30 - Sep 10 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 06 - Sep 17 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 10 - Sep 21 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 16 - Sep 27 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 23 - Oct 04 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 27 - Oct 08 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 01 - Oct 12 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 14 - Oct 25 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 18 - Oct 29 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 01 - Nov 12 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 07 - Nov 18 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 09 - Nov 20 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 22 - Dec 03 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 24 - Dec 05 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 02 - Dec 13 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 04 - Dec 15 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 06 - Dec 17 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 08 - Dec 19 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 10 - Dec 21 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 18 - Dec 29 (San José to San José)
Please Note: The program differs on certain dates.
Please Note: The program differs on certain dates.
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2025
  • 2024
  • 2025
Dec 08 - Dec 19 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 04 - Jan 15 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 06 - Jan 17 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 08 - Jan 19 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 10 - Jan 21 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 12 - Jan 23 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 14 - Jan 25 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 17 - Jan 28 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 19 - Jan 30 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 20 - Jan 31 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 21 - Feb 01 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 21 - Feb 01 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 23 - Feb 03 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 25 - Feb 05 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 27 - Feb 07 (San José to San José)
  • Jan 31 - Feb 11 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 02 - Feb 13 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 04 - Feb 15 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 07 - Feb 18 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 09 - Feb 20 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 10 - Feb 21 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 12 - Feb 23 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 13 - Feb 24 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 16 - Feb 27 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 17 - Feb 28 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 18 - Mar 01 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 20 - Mar 03 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 22 - Mar 05 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 24 - Mar 07 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 26 - Mar 09 (San José to San José)
  • Feb 28 - Mar 11 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 04 - Mar 15 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 07 - Mar 18 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 09 - Mar 20 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 11 - Mar 22 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 16 - Mar 27 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 17 - Mar 28 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 22 - Apr 02 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 23 - Apr 03 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 25 - Apr 05 (San José to San José)
  • Mar 29 - Apr 09 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 01 - Apr 12 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 02 - Apr 13 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 05 - Apr 16 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 22 - May 03 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 24 - May 05 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 27 - May 08 (San José to San José)
  • Apr 29 - May 10 (San José to San José)
  • May 05 - May 16 (San José to San José)
  • May 10 - May 21 (San José to San José)
  • May 14 - May 25 (San José to San José)
  • May 19 - May 30 (San José to San José)
  • May 26 - Jun 06 (San José to San José)
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  • Jul 02 - Jul 13 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 09 - Jul 20 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 16 - Jul 27 (San José to San José)
  • Jul 18 - Jul 29 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 01 - Aug 12 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 07 - Aug 18 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 15 - Aug 26 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 20 - Aug 31 (San José to San José)
  • Aug 30 - Sep 10 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 06 - Sep 17 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 10 - Sep 21 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 16 - Sep 27 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 23 - Oct 04 (San José to San José)
  • Sep 27 - Oct 08 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 01 - Oct 12 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 14 - Oct 25 (San José to San José)
  • Oct 18 - Oct 29 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 01 - Nov 12 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 07 - Nov 18 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 09 - Nov 20 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 22 - Dec 03 (San José to San José)
  • Nov 24 - Dec 05 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 02 - Dec 13 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 04 - Dec 15 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 06 - Dec 17 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 08 - Dec 19 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 10 - Dec 21 (San José to San José)
  • Dec 18 - Dec 29 (San José to San José)
While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
12 days
11 nights
What's Included
31 meals | 11B | 10L | 10D |
5 expert-led lectures
22 expert-led field trips
1 hands-on experience
An experienced Group Leader
11 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
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Activity Note
Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
Afternoon:
Orientation: 6:00 p.m. at the hotel. The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. Meals on our program feature local cuisine. Unless otherwise specified, transportation during your program will be provided by air-conditioned bus. Our buses do not include onboard toilets, so we have scheduled stops during drives for bathroom breaks. Free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Please note that program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
At the hotel, welcome dinner
Evening:
At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus with several steps up/down; driving about 19 miles, approximately 1.5 hours total riding time. Walking and standing at field trip sites, up to 2 hours; mostly flat terrain, some unpaved paths.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll be joined by a local expert for a presentation that will provide insights into Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity. We’ll then board our bus and ride to the Museo del Oro Precolombino — Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Led by an expert, we’ll explore and see some of the splendid display of artifacts from multiple indigenous Latin American civilizations. The total weight of the 2,000-piece collection is than 20,000 troy ounces, making it one of the richest spots in the nation. Next, we will return to our bus and ride to a local coffee farm in the Central Valley.
Lunch:
At the coffee farm.
Afternoon:
Costa Rica has been producing some of the world’s best coffee for more than a century. For most of that time, the country’s gourmet coffee was exported, leaving lower-quality beans for domestic consumption. An expert will take us on an interactive walk through the coffee farm to see how their coffee is grown, harvested, and processed for consumption. We’ll learn from a “cupper” — a professional coffee taster — the proper way to taste coffee in order to identify the quality of the brew. Returning to the hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is free.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
We’ll re-group at the hotel for an overview of tomorrow’s activities. Prepare for hotel-check out and early morning transfer.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 75 miles, approximately 3.5 hours riding time with stop. Getting on/off a river boat; riding approximately 1.5 hours.
Breakfast:
After early morning hotel check-out, we will ride to a local restaurant.
Morning:
We will ride to a local dock and board a riverboat to Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast, south of Nicaragua and 50 miles north of the principal port of Limón. The park comprises Caribbean beaches, swamp forest, lowland rainforest, and a network of picturesque natural waterways. There is an incredible diversity of plant and animal life including more than 100 reptile species, 60 mammal species, and hundreds of bird species. Tortuguero gets its name from the large sea turtles that come ashore each year from July through October to nest on the 27-mile long black sand beach. We will disembark at the lodge where we will be staying and check in with some time to freshen up and relax before lunch.
Lunch:
At the lodge.
Afternoon:
Next, we’ll take a quick boat ride to the local village where our Group Leader will accompany us on a walking exploration of the community to see how folks live. While here we’ll learn from a local resident about coconut processing. Our local resident will also share some history of the town and his family, as well as give a demonstration on how coconuts are processed for oil, milk, and raw coconut in order to make candy. We’ll then walk from the village to the Sea Turtle Conservancy field station and see a video/slide show presentation to learn about their mission and to find out why Tortuguero Beach is so important for the survival of endangered green turtles. Reboarding the boat, we’ll return to the lodge and then attend a presentation by a long-time resident on the history of Tortuguero.
Dinner:
At the lodge.
Evening:
After a review of tomorrow’s activities, the remainder of the evening is at leisure.
Activity Note
Early morning (pre-breakfast) canal safari in Tortuguero National Park to spot local wildlife. Getting in/out of motorized river boats. Walking 1-2 miles; concrete lodge trails; wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes; hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars recommended.
Breakfast:
At the lodge after our early morning boat ride.
Morning:
We will have an early morning (pre-breakfast) canal safari in Tortuguero National Park. The park is located in one of the rainiest regions of Costa Rica, and this abundance of water plays a vital role in supporting Tortuguero’s thriving forests, canals, and wildlife. It is also an area of incredible biological diversity, with at least eleven identified habitats. A scenic natural channel and navigable river mouths form the park from the southwest to the northeast. These riverways and swamps are the habitat of black turtles, which can be seen sunning themselves on drifting logs or in the floating islands formed by vegetation. The canals also provide shelter to a variety of species in danger of extinction and are excellent locations to observe different species of aquatic birds such as Green and Great Blue Herons, Amazon Kingfishers, Sungrebes, Northern Jacanas and Anhingas. We’ll return to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, we’ll set out with our Group Leader on a walk along the lodge trails to learn about riparian vegetation and resident wildlife. Our walk will take us along secondary forest trails that are part of the same ecosystem as the national park. Concluding our walk, we'll have some time to freshen up before lunch.
Lunch:
At the lodge.
Afternoon:
We’ll have some “down” time before our afternoon field trip. You might like to have a refreshing dip in the pool, take a stroll around the lodge, or just settle into a comfortable chair with a great book. Mid-afternoon, we’ll walk to the lodge boat dock and embark on a boat safari on local canals. As we navigate these waterways, we’ll look for resident and migrant birds as well as howler monkeys, caimans, bats, turtles, and more. Although wildlife observation tends to attract the most attention during these activities, the unique flora of this lush region including trees and plants such as the kativo, almendro, sangrillo, and pachira. We’ll return to the lodge at the end of our field trip.
Dinner:
At the lodge.
Evening:
After an overview of tomorrow’s activities, our Group Leader will take us on a walk around the lodge grounds to look for nocturnal species. Then prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a riverboat; ride from Tortuguero approximately 1.5 hours. Getting on/off a bus; driving about 65 miles approximately 2.5 hours riding time.
Breakfast:
At the lodge.
Morning:
After checkout, we’ll set out on a boat and land transfer to our lodge in Sarapiquí, in Costa Rica’s Caribbean lowlands. Sarapiquí is one of the richest sites for birds in Middle America with well over 400 species recorded. Nearby, the La Selva Protection Zone and the Braulio Carrillo National Park form the only significant corridor of forest on the Caribbean slope linking the highlands with the lowlands — a corridor crucial to birds and animals that undertake seasonal altitudinal migrations.
Lunch:
At a restaurant en route.
Afternoon:
Arriving at the lodge, we’ll check in with some time to freshen up before our next activity. Later in the afternoon, we’ll go on a rainforest walk in the lodge’s private reserve with our Group Leader who will point out native flora and fauna. This private rainforest sanctuary is home to 120 mammal species, more than 330 species of trees, and an astounding 1,500 species of orchids. A well-known location on the birding circuit, the reserve boasts more than 300 recorded bird species including the endangered Great Green Macaw. We’ll return to the lodge for a presentation by a local expert who will provide us with an overview of Chilamate and discuss sustainable growth issues in the area.
Dinner:
At the lodge.
Evening:
After an overview of tomorrow’s activities, the remainder of the evening is at leisure to enjoy the lodge amenities.
Activity Note
Early morning (pre-breakfast) birding walk in lodge environs. Wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent; binoculars recommended. For river rafting, wear a bathing suit and water shoes or sport sandals; apply sunscreen well before water activity. Class I and II rapids: easy to moderate conditions including waves, rocks, sand banks, and light riffles. Rafting specialists monitor daily river conditions; activity can be cancelled/rescheduled if conditions aren’t optimal.
Breakfast:
At the lodge after our early morning activity.
Morning:
We will have an early morning (pre-breakfast) birding walk. Next, we’ll ride to a local farm to learn about cacao production and the secrets of making chocolate. We’ll accompany a local expert on a brief walking exploration on the farm as we learn how cacao is grown, harvested, processed, and turned into chocolate. An added treat: We will have an opportunity to sample different kinds of chocolate! We’ll return to the lodge after our field trip.
Lunch:
At the lodge.
Afternoon:
We will ride to a nearby drop-off point along the Sarapiquí River. Then begin an exhilarating river rafting field trip where we’ll participate in paddling. Each raft will have its own rafting expert who will sit at the back to navigate and direct participants on how and when to paddle. We’ll return to the lodge to freshen-up and change clothes.
Dinner:
At the lodge.
Evening:
After an overview of the activities for tomorrow, including check-out and transfer to Arenal, the remainder of the evening is at leisure. This is a great time to listen for the rainforest’s nocturnal inhabitants. Relaxing in a hammock, try to distinguish one call from another. Frogs, owls, bats, tepezquintles (pacas), moths, and various other creatures of the night come out as most of us get ready for bed.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 61 miles, approximately 3 hours riding time with stops. Walking about 2.5 miles, approximately 1 hour; irregular terrain, forest trails.
Breakfast:
At the lodge.
Morning:
We will check out of the lodge and begin our transfer to Arenal. En route, we’ll ride a short distance into the Sarapiquí community, where a local resident will invite us into her home, talk about daily life, and show us on how to prepare some typical Tico dishes. During this field trip, we’ll be accompanied by a member of the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC), who will give us an overview of their mission and talk to us about their work together with the community. Founded by Giovanna Holbrook in the mid-1990s, the SCLC is a registered non-profit organization whose mission is to link communities and conservation through education and ecotourism in the Sarapiqui region. Programs include environmental education, ecotourism activities, English classes, an ecology club, community outreach, a women’s group and many others. NOTE: Many participants in previous Road Scholar programs have brought a few basic school supplies such as pencils, erasers, pens, colored markers, children’s books in Spanish, etc., to donate during the visit. This is completely voluntary and is not required. Next, we will stop at the picturesque town of La Fortuna for a chance to take pictures and walk along its streets.
Lunch:
At a restaurant en route.
Afternoon:
Next is a field trip to explore Arenal National Park, where we’ll set out on a walking field trip with our Group Leader. We will observe up close views of the volcano and witness the regeneration process of the vegetation that was once affected by past volcanic activity. There are also excellent views of the Arenal Lake and surrounding areas during our walk. The National Park is situated right in the vicinity of Arenal Volcano. Although clouds often obscure the peak of the volcano, during clear days it is possible to see gases and steam rising from the cone. We will learn how periodic lava flows have contributed to the erratic growth of vegetation in the areas around the volcano. We’ll then ride to our hotel and check in with some time to freshen up. We’ll reconvene before dinner for an expert-led presentation on the forces of nature and how they help shape life.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 30 miles approximately 1 ½ -2 hours riding time. Walking up to 2.5 miles on forest trails and hanging bridges; bridge heights up to 148 feet. Wear comfortable clothing and closed walking shoes; binoculars suggested.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll board our bus for a field trip to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges in Fortuna de San Carlos. This private nature reserve features a network of standing bridges, hanging bridges, and trails that crisscross more than 600 acres of tropical rainforest. The park’s mission is to provide natural history education in a responsible and sustainable way. We will view the rainforest from different angles and heights, from ground level to canopy level, learning firsthand about this fascinating and biologically diverse environment. We'll return to the hotel after our field trip.
Lunch:
At the hotel.
Afternoon:
We’ll reboard the bus and ride to a nearby farm where we’ll learn about the history of the estate and the agricultural practices of this fertile region. We’ll also work-up an appetite while learning to make tortillas and cooking them on a traditional wood stove.
Dinner:
At the farm, we’ll have a traditional meal hosted by the family.
Evening:
Returning to the hotel, the remainder of the evening is at leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 100 miles to Pacific Coast, approximately 4.5 hours including stops. Walking on unpaved forest trails with a possibility of mud; wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hat.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
After check out, we’ll begin our transfer to the Central Pacific coast. The area has become a popular vacation spot with Costa Rican families, with white sand beaches on one side and tropical rainforest on the other. On our way to the coast, we’ll make a stop at a local finca to learn about a conservation project aimed at cloud forest conservation and restoration. We’ll attend an expert presentation on cloud forest ecology and a history of the area. We’ll then accompany our Group Leader on an exploratory walk through the cloud forest before returning to the main house for lunch.
Lunch:
At the finca we’ll enjoy a family-hosted meal.
Afternoon:
After arriving at our hotel, we’ll check in and settle into our rooms. Then we’ll join our Group Leader for an introduction to the hotel.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At leisure. Get a good night’s rest in preparation for early morning activities tomorrow.
Activity Note
Early morning (pre-breakfast) birding walk; paved paths, flat trails. Wear comfortable clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent; binoculars recommended. Getting on/off a bus; driving about 20 miles throughout the day, approximately 1 hour total riding time. At Carara, walking a few miles; undulating, paved park trails. Wear closed toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
Breakfast:
At the hotel, after returning from our early morning activity.
Morning:
We will have an early morning (pre-breakfast) birding walk on hotel grounds. We’ll board the bus for a short ride to Carara National Park. Once there, we will accompany our Group Leader on a walking exploration of the park trails in order to learn about the flora and fauna of this unique transition zone. Carara, 60 miles southwest of San José, lies at the northern limit of the Pacific lowland rainforest and the southern limit of the dry, deciduous forest. Its unique location within a transition zone means that plant and animal species from both habitats coexist in the reserve. In addition to conserving primary and secondary growth forests, Carara National Park also protects the Rio Grande de Tarcoles river basin and its rich wildlife. The park is a favored birding destination, with more than 350 recorded bird species including a sizable population of endangered Scarlet Macaws. If we’re lucky, we might see some of these birds that mate for life. We’ll return to the hotel after our field trip.
Lunch:
At the hotel.
Afternoon:
Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Please note that the period scheduled for free time is subject to change depending on local circumstances and opportunities for independent exploration. You might like to go out independently to enjoy the beaches, the hotel amenities, or just relax.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
After an overview of the activities for tomorrow, including check-out and transfer to San José, the remainder of the evening is at leisure.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 55 miles throughout the day, approximately 2.5 hours total riding time. Getting on/off a covered pontoon; approximately 1.5 hours. Crocodile Safari is tide dependent.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll check out and begin our transfer to San José. En route, we’ll stop for a crocodile safari boat ride on the Tárcoles River. As we navigate up the river, our Group Leader will provide background information on the resident crocodiles. The Tárcoles River Basin is one of the most important in the Pacific coastal region, virtually draining the entire western side of the Central Valley. Tárcoles hosts an amazing diversity of wildlife along its banks and in the extensive mangrove ecosystem. Perhaps the most famous of all the river’s inhabitants are its enormous crocodiles. These crocodiles have been studied by numerous local and foreign specialists and featured in TV series and specials.
Lunch:
En route.
Afternoon:
We’ll continue our ride to San José. Upon arrival, we’ll check in to the hotel with time to freshen up and relax a bit before dinner.
Dinner:
At the hotel. Share favorite experiences and enjoy camaraderie with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.
Evening:
At leisure. Enjoy our last evening together as a group in Costa Rica. Finish packing and get a good night’s rest in preparation for check-out and departure in the morning.
Activity Note
Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s GETTING THERE information regarding transfers.
Breakfast:
At the hotel (dependent on flights). This concludes our program.
Morning:
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MEALS
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2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
3 nights
Location: San José - Aurola
Modern hotel in downtown San José, located just 10.5 miles from the international airport. The hotel prides itself in being 100% non-smoking.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
3 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero
Aninga Lodge overlooks Tortuguero town and the main canal. Bungalows and connecting walkways are nestled among the rainforest and raised on stilts.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
1 night
Location: El Castillo/La Fortuna
Hotel Linda Vista (Hotel Beautiful View) is set on a hilltop overlooking Arenal Lake and Arenal Volcano.
3 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna de San Carlos
Hotel Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center is located in a scenic corner of La Fortuna de San Carlos, overlooking Arenal Volcano.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero
Aninga Lodge overlooks Tortuguero town and the main canal. Bungalows and connecting walkways are nestled among the rainforest and raised on stilts.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
1 night
Location: La Fortuna de San Carlos
Hotel Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center is located in a scenic corner of La Fortuna de San Carlos, overlooking Arenal Volcano.
3 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
3 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
Mountain lodge offering comfortable accommodations with views of the Arenal Volcano and tropical gardens.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San Jose
Comfortable hotel located on the main pedestrian boulevard in downtown San Jose. Within walking distance of the National Theater and Gold Museum.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge was awarded the highest sustainability rating by the Costa Rican Tourist Board’s Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST). Lands that were once used for monoculture have been slowly reshaped through reforestation efforts involving native trees and plants.
2 nights
Location: Arenal
Arenal Manoa Hotel is a beautiful place in which to rest, relax and enjoy activities in the area. All rooms were designed to offer guests beautiful views of the volcano.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiquí, Heredia
This attractive lodge was built in a style reminiscent of a 15th century Pre-Columbian village, complete with circular buildings and thatched roofs. Rooms and common areas are furnished with handmade wood furniture and artisanal pieces that further complement the Hispanic Colonial and Indigenous atmosphere of this property.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
Mountain lodge offering comfortable accommodations with views of the Arenal Volcano and tropical gardens.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
Mountain lodge offering comfortable accommodations with views of the Arenal Volcano and tropical gardens.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Sarapiqui
Located in Sarapiqui, Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a beautiful mountain setting in a tropical rainforest. Guests can observe the flora and fauna that is characteristic of the area in the nearby gardens.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
Mountain lodge offering comfortable accommodations with views of the Arenal Volcano and tropical gardens.
2 nights
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
2 nights
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
2 nights
Location: Tortuguero, Limon
The lodge is located on the banks of Tortuguero’s main canal, across from the local village and just five minutes from the national park.
2 nights
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
2 nights
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 nights
Location: Playa Hermosa, Jaco
Rustic, beachfront hotel located at Playa Hermosa, just 5 miles from downtown Jaco, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast.
1 night
Location: San José
The Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel and Convention Center has 229 spacious rooms with modern conveniences and a long list of amenities that are meant to accommodate business travelers as well as vacationing families. It is conveniently located a short distance from San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport. The hotel has earned a Level 3 Certification for Sustainable Tourism by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
Participant Reviews
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David – Class of 2024 | Hendersonville, NC
Costa Rica was a wonderful place to travel to but traveling with Road Scholars made our connection to the natural heritage, the history, culture and geology so much better. Our group leader (Erick) could not have been better and we all felt inspired and transformed from the experience. Thank you!
— Review left October 29, 2024
Mary – Class of 2024 | Norwalk, WI
This program, Exploring the Natural Wonders of Costa Rica, was excellent, educational, and inspiring in every way. Exceeded my expectations.
— Review left October 29, 2024
Denise – Class of 2017 | Grapevine, TX
Amazing Costa Rican experience that was enhanced by our group leader, Erick.
— Review left October 28, 2024
Jean – Class of 2024 | Cherryville, NC
“The Best of Costa Rica” exceeded our expectations. The experience of a lifetime!!!
— Review left October 27, 2024
April – Class of 2024 | San Tan Valley, AZ
I have to admit that going to Costa Rica was not on my bucket list. However, after going and experiencing this most amazing country including its biodiverse environment and culture, I now know it should've been. What an amazing once in a lifetime experience.
— Review left October 22, 2024
Aruna – Class of 2024 | San Jose, CA
Excellent program, thoroughly enjoyed our First trip with Road Scholar, looking forward for many more.
— Review left October 21, 2024
Christy – Class of 2022 | Sarasota, FL
The Best of Costa Rica was a fabulous trip. While driving to our ferry trip to the Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero we had to wait for a banana crossing! I had no idea the process of getting bananas from farm to grocery. Then on the ferry ride we saw crocodiles. The Lodge was like glamping and in the morning we woke to the sound of birds and howling monkeys. We got to see huge sea turtles leaving, coming ashore and laying eggs. We encountered spider monkeys at the lodge and howler monkeys later in the evening. The next day we saw sloth, white faced monkeys, toucan, and other birds and the "Jesus" lizard showed us how he could walk on water. In Chilamate we experienced rainforest rain and were able to find beautiful frogs in the lush foliage around the dining hall. Our room was on the Sarapiqui River with a big porch where we sat and watched hummingbirds! We learned about coffee, cocoa and enjoyed chocolate, and ended the day white water rafting. We got to enjoy pepper production, make bread and pineapple marmalade. We continued on to La Fortuna and our room at the Paraiso Resort overlooking the Arenal Volcano! The hikes over hanging bridges and the forest nature were breathtaking. We had a long day of travel through the beautiful Costa Rican country to the cloud forest. In Jaco I was excited to see the Pacific Ocean, a black sand beach and in the morning, whales. Our guide Alvaro Alvarado was extremely knowledgeable about nature and Costa Rica in general. I believe he made our trip even more excellent. I am so excited we were able to experience this wonderful trip and look forward to our next Road Scholar adventure!
— Review left October 14, 2024
Janet – Class of 2018 | Winnetka, IL
Outstanding learning experience about birds, animals and plants of Costa Rica.
— Review left October 13, 2024
Peter – Class of 2019 | Westborough, MA
My wife and I very much enjoyed this excellent program. We learned much about Costa Rica and the biodiversity and conservation efforts. Highly recommended.
— Review left October 10, 2024
Irene – Class of 2016 | Temecula, CA
It was amazing every, single, day.
— Review left October 8, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Robert – Class of 2024 | Kasson, MN
We LOVED this trip. Roger was an incredible tour guide, who went out of his way to make sure that we all enjoyed the experience. He was so knowledgable about the local flora and fauna, and we all learned a lot. Walter, our bus driver, was the best! We are so thankful that our first Road Scholar adventure was so memorable. We have already booked our second!
— Review left October 6, 2024
Lois – Class of 2023 | Hollister, MO
Fantastic Experience. I'm thrilled with the activities presented and the educational value. Our guide, Erick, was beyond amazing, sharing his passion for Costa Rica. I saw and experienced things that I never dreamed of.
— Review left September 29, 2024
Joanna | Littleton, CO
I was VERY impressed by this, my first Road Scholar trip. Very well organized with knowledgeable and interesting trip leader and presenters. There is SO MUCH to see and learn in Costa Rica. I highly recommend this trip!
— Review left September 23, 2024
Andrea – Class of 2018 | Corpus Christi, TX
Costa Rica is truly a gem. It may be one of the last ecological paradises as revealed in its diversity and the country’s concept of ‘rewilding’ many areas. We were introduced to several Costa Rican families who welcomed us, shared recipes and their insights, and expressed their love of the land. We experienced many ‘wow’ factors, and I will name only three: a sea turtle laying eggs, the mirid of birds at a feeding station, and seeing at least 3 pairs of Macaws flying.
— Review left September 20, 2024
Donald – Class of 2018 | Saint Clair Shores, MI
The Best of Costa Rica tour was a life changing experience. I saw so much and it far exceeded my expectations. Outstanding!
— Review left September 14, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Albert – Class of 2023 | Bend, OR
Most reviews praise their guides. I will do so too, our guide WIlliam Suarez was very nice and knowledgeable (especially of birds). But I'd like to give some information to others considering this trip that I think would be helpful. First, if you're more comfortable in a city than in Nature, this trip is probably not for you. The highlight for me was the rainforest. Every piece of earth has a plant or tree growing on it and clearly they are competing with each other for space and light. It is impressive. You will see different types of rainforest, and lots of wildlife (sloths, monkeys, birds (lots), iguanas, amphibians and snakes). There's also insects, and you will need lots of bug spray and it will be hot and humid (at times). They will ask you to wake up early several days. It may rain a lot sometimes. The accomodations and food are perfectly OK, some have nice surprises (natural hot tubs, or in the Pacific coast 'hidden' beaches). The food is fine, the highliight was fresh fruit every breakfast (papaya, mango, pineapple, watermelon, etc). It's easy to get used to this. It's impressive that a Latin American country has found a formula to offer first class ecotourism while protecting the environment. No need to exchange currency for local colones, the US dollar is widely accepted. However, it's a great idea to take lots of small bills ($5, $10, $20s). Finally, there were some touches that again highlight why Costa Rica is such a nice place. I'm thinking of statues to Anne Frank and another one to John Lennon in San Jose. I've been to other central american countries, and this trip makes you realize what a difference a 'good' government can make. That's the other take-home lesson from this trip.
— Review left September 5, 2024
Glenda – Class of 2024 | Eagle Point, OR
My first Road Scholar trip, but certainly not my last! Wish I’d learned about Road Scholar a long time ago. Traveling with like-minded people is such an enriching experience. Already planning my next adventure.
— Review left August 26, 2024
Mary – Class of 2014 | Albany, NY
This was a fantastic affordable adventure! It exceeded my expectations, and I learned so much!
— Review left August 25, 2024
Carol – Class of 2015 | Myrtle Beach, SC
This is an excellent program. We saw an amazing number and variety of birds (I believe we saw over 100 different birds), animals, and trees/plants. Our group leader was extremely knowledgeable and was able to identify by both sight and sound every bird and animal we came across. We also learned a lot about Costa Rican culture, agriculture, and small businesses--the program includes visits to a family-owned coffee plantation, several family-owned farms, and family-owned restaurants and hotels. For me, the highlights of the trip were (1) seeing a turtle lay her eggs on a beach in Tortuguero National Park, (2) white water rafting in Sarapiqui (small rafts holding up to 6 people plus a guide, # 1 and 2 rapids), (3) an inspiring visit to Edwin's environmental project and B & B called Canto del Rio, and (4) hiking near the Arenal volcano and crossing and re-crossing my first hanging bridge (reportedly 150 feet above a river gorge). Be prepared for some very long days. We changed hotels every two days (necessary to see what we saw) and luggage often had to be placed outside our door at 6:00am, then traveling and seeing sights all day, hotel check-in, followed by a lecture at 6:00pm, then dinner. Pura Vida!
— Review left August 18, 2024
Susan – Class of 2024 | Laguna Woods, CA
What a wonderful group of people! Very caring and concerned about others. Age did not seem to matter and we had quite a spread. Our driver Heimer was a terrific driver and knew lots of interesting things to look for. Our leader Liz was the best anyone could wish for. She was above and beyond in all ways.
— Review left August 11, 2024
Erin | Vancouver, WA
The Best of Costa Rica lives up to the title. We had rich experiences that allowed us to see and experience highlights of the country.
— Review left August 10, 2024
Duncan – Class of 2023 | Madison, GA
We had a wonderful trip across the country from coast to coast. Tortuguero was a delight to visit, hot and humid but tremendous fun meandering through the narrow waterways surrounded by thick undergrowth (think Jurassic Park). Incredibly colorful birdlife on view for the entire trip with lots of Sloths, monkeys, snakes, frogs and other creepy crawlies to photograph, delight and entertain. Accommodation and food were first rate the entire trip. Our small group of 12 were from across the US and bonded marvelously. If you're curious about what Costa Rica's incredibly diverse environment has to offer from the Caribbean to the Pacific this tour is for you. If you're really lucky you might get Jose Amador as your guide for the trip. He was exceptional in every way. Pura Vida.
— Review left August 5, 2024
Shirley – Class of 2015 | Charlottesville, VA
This country is amazing. The highlights of our trip were the white water rafting, the sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach at night, the crocodile safari and all the wonderful birds, monkees, plants and people. The hotels were adequate and nice for the most part, but the hotel Ara Ambigua was horrible. The hotel web site says every room has hair dryers, balconies and coffee and our room had none of that. My husband hit his foot on the bed post multiple times due to only a foot of clearance at the end of the bed to the wall. He now thinks he broke his toe. It had all kinds of safety issues and the response by the guide and Road Scholar was poor. The food was adequate- fortunately we love beans and rice, as that was served every meal. I expected more good fish, but the only fish that was served was tilapia and not often at that. The lectures were wonderful- done by locals and well presented. The activity level was accurate- we walked a lot and it was uphills and over treacherous terrain quite a bit. Overall, we are glad to have spent time in such a lovely and now, more progressive country.
— Review left August 5, 2024
Irma – Class of 2024 | Livingston, NJ
In my visit to Costa Rica, I had the most incredible experience of seeing a turtle lay eggs on the beach in Tortuguero. That truly was the highlight of the trip! I very much enjoyed the forest walk as well as the hanging bridges and hot springs in Arenal. It was great to learn about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica from the presenters and get to see the beautiful scarlet macaws, hummingbirds, walking palm trees and dozens of other creatures of nature. I wish the accommodations in some of the places were better and we had more meals outside the hotels.
— Review left August 5, 2024
Beverly – Class of 2024 | Claremont, CA
Perfect experience for first-time Road Scholar participants! Wonderful mix of activities, presentations, and exploration of a fascinating and beautiful country. Leader was knowledgeable, approachable, and fun. Watching sea turtle laying her eggs at night on the beach was a highlight!
— Review left August 5, 2024
David – Class of 1982 | Claremont, CA
Fantastic exposure to a heroic national effort to balance the well-being of Ticos with the preservation of the most magical natural wonders of the Western Hemisphere.
— Review left August 5, 2024
Danuta – Class of 2024 | Milton, VT
Highly recommend this program in Costa Rica.. unparalleled beauty, biodiversity beyond compare, and wonderful people. Truly exceptional activities and lectures. Our guide, Lenin Duarte, leads with his heart first. He is vastly knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. I appreciated getting to know him and my fellow travelers. Pura Vida!
— Review left August 4, 2024
Louise – Class of 2015 | New York, NY
I agree with one of the other participants in the group who said, "This was the trip of a lifetime."
— Review left August 4, 2024
Daniel – Class of 2024 | Milton, VT
It's no wonder Costa Rica is the campus of the year for 2024! Balancing a beautiful natural environment with the needs of millions of citizens can seem daunting, but Costa Rica's historical and current commitment to doing exactly that makes it a unique treasure. The Road Scholar program opened my eyes and my heart to the possibilities to counterbalance the negative and seemingly overwhelming problems we meet with every day. This trip qualifies as a bucket list, not only because of the goals we were able to attain, but also for the new goals and passions it has made available to us! Pura Vida!
— Review left August 3, 2024
Laura – Class of 2024 | Snow Camp, NC
This was my first RS trip, & it was extraordinary. I felt so lucky to have a stellar group of traveling companions & an exceptional group leader. We packed so much into every day, which made this a thorough & fascinating exploration of a truly beautiful country. Ticos may be the nicest people on the planet. Pura vida!
— Review left July 30, 2024
Sharon – Class of 2024 | Rosenberg, TX
Ready to learn and experience! This is the tour for you! Hopefully you will travel with Jose'-he's fabulous!!
— Review left July 29, 2024
Deborah – Class of 2024 | Everett, WA
This was our first RS trip and it was everything we hoped for and more. The educational aspect was exactly what I wanted, meeting locals and learning about the ecosystems. Jorge is a wonderful guide, so organised and his knowledge of the flora and fauna is epic. I enjoyed the small tour with only 18 of us, we could really get to know and support one another. Pura Vida!
— Review left July 23, 2024
Vickie – Class of 2024 | Ponte Vedra, FL
Costa Rica tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide Jorge was very knowledge, calm and knew how to lead a group. Beautiful country with so much wildlife. This is one tour that should be on anyone’s bucket list! My husband and I had such a wonderful trip!
— Review left July 22, 2024
Johanne | Granada Hills, CA
I initially chose this 12-day Costa Rica Natural Wonders trip as I wanted to experience as much of the country as possible, primarily the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. I experienced this and much more. The Guide and Driver went above & beyond what was expected and were both a joy to travel with every day. The locals were always very friendly and inviting. An overall great and very educational program, as well as an abundance of nature, animals, saw rain forests and cloud forests. Great memories!
— Review left July 20, 2024
Svitlana – Class of 2024 | Edmonton, Canada
Very impressed with the caliber of the lecturers and guides, structure of the itinerary and events, logistics of the transportation, meals and hotels. The cherry on top for me was the supper on the beach with torches, bonfire and lights. It added that magical, nostalgic qualities. Would recommend Road Scholar without hesitation. Good work, everyone!
— Review left July 19, 2024
Patricia – Class of 2024 | West Sayville, NY
Amazing program if you want to have new experiences and learn, be a participant and not just an observer. It was perfect for me as a solo traveler. Every detail extremely well organized. You'll feel both challenged and safe. Great price for all that was covered.
— Review left July 6, 2024
Ruth – Class of 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful program. You can not go wrong on this trip!
— Review left June 3, 2024
Joanna – Class of 2019 | Saint Petersburg, FL
This was the 1st Nature Trip to a rain forest for me. Enjoyed learing abt the 3 different types of Rain Forests,the plants & trees that live in them, on our hikes we searched for the different types of birds & reptiles which live with in these forests----changing Hotels every 2 nites was hard--,Level 2 white water rafting in pourning down rain was really stressful--accomodations were nice in the Lodges--lots of rain on our 4mile mile walks--steep terrain, group was 15yrs younger than I , they wern't preticulary talkative & friendly to me, am 80. Ankles were swollen last 5 days of trip. Food was GREAT & lots of it. Some of our group were Bird Watchers.---Horea our Guide a Walking Encyclopedia! CUSTOMES"HORRIBLE" HAD TO GET OUR LUGGAGE THEN WAIT IN LINE & RE-CHECK IT TO OUR FINAL DESTINATION TOOK 1 1/2HRs! ---NEVER AGAIN!
— Review left May 25, 2024
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Roland – Class of 2024 | Elkridge, MD
"The Best of Costa Rica" was wonderful. I'm sure there are other wonderful things to see in Costa Rica, but I felt we did get "The Best". Wonderful planning and execution, food and accomodations excellent, guide terrific.
— Review left May 24, 2024
Audrey – Class of 2016 | Elkridge, MD
Excellent experience. I would do the exact program again - especially with the guide we had...and I'd love to bring my adult children and grandkids along. It was wonder-full!
— Review left May 24, 2024
Kenneth – Class of 2007 | Lutherville, MD
Great active trip combining hiking, boat excursions, (to spot wildlife) and lectures (demos) from various parts of Costa Rica.
— Review left May 18, 2024
Rebecca – Class of 2023 | Mount Laurel, NJ
This was a chance of a lifetime! Road Scholar got it right. They had everything planned perfectly from the flight to the accommodations to the field trips to the meals to the highly educated tour guide to the ventures into different individual’s homes in the small villages. I would turn around and do it all over again. We just happen to have The ideal group of 18 participants who all meshed beautifully. Our guide had the greatest sense of humor, which added a great flare to the trip. I’m looking forward to sharing all the lovely pictures and memories for many years to come. ~Rebecca~
— Review left May 18, 2024
Julie – Class of 2024 | New Bedford, MA
I loved this Costa Rican adventure - hikes and boat rides in remote areas with beautiful and unusual plants and animals; coffee, coconut, chocolate, sugar-cane, and cheese demonstrations that included plentiful tastings; a first-rate guide and wonderful fellow travelers.
— Review left May 17, 2024
christine – Class of 2024 | Wilmington, NC
Wonderful trip! I enjoyed every minute of it.
— Review left May 17, 2024
Dianne – Class of 2014 | Grant, MI
Wonderful Program. Several of my friends are talking about putting Costa Rica on their "to do" list after seeing the pictures I posted on Facebook and hearing about our adventures!
— Review left May 9, 2024
Barbara – Class of 2018 | Columbia, SC
This is a nature lovers trip…Folks who don’t mind a little sweat in the interest of experience. I loved every minute and saw 104 birds plus many other plants and animals unique to the area.
— Review left May 6, 2024
Kathleen – Class of 2022 | Seattle, WA
I highly recommend the Exloring Natural Wonders of Costa Rica tour because it includes a variety of forest ecosystems, marvelous accomodations, and very knowledgeable local guide to help visitors see a plethora of birds, mammals, and other wildlife. The ecolodges set right in the rainforest are special places and if you are a single person traveler, as I was, you are not charged extra and can fit quite easily into the group.
— Review left May 3, 2024
Linda – Class of 2024 | River Forest, IL
This was my first trip with Road Scholar and it far exceeded my expectations. The trip was well planned, the accommodations were comfortable, the tour guide was fantastic. The ability to see so many different ecosystems in one trip, learn about this amazing country, and its coffee, turtles, birds, coconuts, bananas, flora and fauna, and crocodiles was amazing. The pineapple is delicious!! We were busy, hiked a lot, but still had free time. I would highly recommend this coast to coast tour!
— Review left May 3, 2024
Marie – Class of 1997 | Simi Valley, CA
Wonderful variety of experiences. Fabulous wildlife and lots of opportunities to interact with local Costa Ricans. Our leader Ivan was a "walking book" of knowledge of history, birds, wildlife, conservation efforts. William our bus driver was a great team member. Each place we visited was different and offered different experiences. A great way to truly get to know Costa Rica. Be prepared for heat and humidity. That said, Highly recommend.
— Review left April 29, 2024
Cynthia | Saint Paul, MN
My husband and I had taken several Road Scholar trips, but as a new widow I was unsure of how I would experience solo travel. It turned out great! Our guide helped our group coalesce into a team, and I had a delightful time.
— Review left April 23, 2024
Karen – Class of 2020 | Union Bridge, MD
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders is an excellent program! The micro group of 12 was the perfect size and we all got along so well! Reimer is a wonderful leader, you can tell he cares about Costa Rica and everyone in his group. You may want to download the Merlin app by Cornell to help identify birds - you'll see A LOT of birds (thanks Reimer for that tip!). We saw 19 different species just on the Jungle Crocodile Safari boat ride.
— Review left April 20, 2024
Margaret – Class of 2022 | Oakville, Canada
The program Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders provided a wonderful balance of sightseeing, nature safaris, hiking, lectures and fun interactive activities. It's a full and busy program which I thoroughly enjoyed. There is so much to see, do and learn in this beautiful country and our amazing Tour Leader, Leni, kept us organized and on-pace but not rushed. All the instructors, local experts and Tour Guide were top-notch and 100% committed to providing participants with an exceptional experience.
— Review left April 16, 2024
Debora – Class of 2024 | Denver, CO
Our trip was natural wonders and it was so much more! Not only did we see everything we hoped to and so much more. Both of our group leaders and our driver, knew so much about their country. When our first leader had to leave our tour continued without a hitch. Highly recommend.
— Review left April 15, 2024
Anne – Class of 2011 | Santa Maria, CA
Costa Rica is a wonderful country because of the people who live there and care about its future.
— Review left April 12, 2024
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Kathleen – Class of 2023 | Milwaukee, WI
First Road Scholar trip. Exceeded my expectations. I have recommended this trip and Road Scholar to many. Excellent guide, itinerary covered so many aspects and locations of Costa Rica. I came away with a deep of knowledge, admiration and appreciation of the people of CR. We Americans can learn a lot from them on how to make the care of people and ecology the priority.
— Review left April 6, 2024
Mary – Class of 1996 | dublin, OH
Loved everything about the program, particularly the people, including participants, speakers, staff
— Review left March 23, 2024
Donald | Danville, CA
This program was delightfully presented by an extraordinarily effective and supportive guide. The on-water excursions were a highlight.
— Review left March 23, 2024
Steven – Class of 2018 | De Pere, WI
If you are a traveler and not just a tourist, this is the trip for you!
— Review left March 21, 2024
Merle – Class of 2018 | Harrisonburg, VA
I highly recommend this trip, which is packed with fascinating and educational experiences and so much natural beauty throughout Costa Rica. Most intineraries for this tour go to Tortuguero, a wonderful area I have visited in the past. Our group went instead to Cano Negro, a wetlands area inland in the north of the country. This experience was amazing. We took boat trips on the river and walked to lagoons where we saw a huge diversity of migrating water birds, including Jabiru, pink spoonbills, and various herons and storks. We saw Camens, lizards, iguanas, sloths, 3 kinds of monkeys, and many beautiful land birds as well. A lecture, visit to the town, local dancing and an art project added to the experience. Cano Negro was a highlight of my trip, so I highly recommend this itinerary.
— Review left March 18, 2024
Michael – Class of 2023 | Sacramento, CA
Costa Rica "Nature Wonders" is a program/tour that allows you to see and experience the amazing wonders of Costa Rica in ways that would not be possible on your own! Road Scholar has it dialed in with fascinating lectures and wonderful field trips supported by excellent group leaders and guides. To top it off, the accommodations are top notch.
— Review left March 18, 2024
Joy – Class of 2024 | San Diego, CA
My first Road Scholar adventure was in Costa Rica, and it exceeded my expectations. I hope to take another one in the future and strongly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the culture, history, native people, and the nature/wildlife of the chosen site. Our guide, driver, & my fellow travelers became new friends in our time together. The local presentations were excellent, often providing hands-on learning as well! Many wonderful memories from this trip will stay with me.
— Review left March 17, 2024
Ginny – Class of 2018 | Englewood, FL
Jose Calvo was a great team leader and the cloud forest experience with Edwin was out of this world.
— Review left March 17, 2024
James | Henrico, VA
We really enjoyed the tour. Going from 1 side of the country to the other really highlighted the differences. Our guide, Pedro, was terrific. Going in March, it was hot and humid. The people we met were passionate about the country's focus on environmentalism and sustainability. The fruit was wonderful!
— Review left March 17, 2024
Brigette – Class of 2024 | Saint Paul, MN
Excellent program overall! I learned so much from our group leader Jose Calvo as well at the lecturers that we had along the way. Thank you!
— Review left March 17, 2024
Brian | Halifax, Canada
A great adventure, skilled guide and instructors in a beautiful country. Upgrade your cellphone or bring your digital camera as the photo ops are wonderful!
— Review left March 16, 2024
Yvonne – Class of 2022 | Sacramento, CA
This trip was full of wonders! I had wanted to visit Costa Rica for a few years, and I thought that I would get a tour book and plan our trip. I am so glad that I choose instead to go with Road Scholar. Everyday there was something new to marvel at or learn from. On my own, I would not have been able to arrange the instructors and guides that made this trip such a learning experience. My main goal was to learn about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica, but my best memories from the trips were of the people we met along the way. The instructors we had are the people on the front line of the conservation effort in Costa Rica. Edwin, the conservationist and owner of Canto del Rio in the Cloud Forest, had such an inspiring story. Another plus of being on an organized tour was having transportation to these places. For example, to get to Tortuguero without a guide would involved careful planning. Driving in Costa Rica as a tourist, would have been challenging. This trip was everything I had hoped it would be. !Pura Vida!
— Review left March 16, 2024
Patricia – Class of 2017 | Halifax, Canada
We were welcomed into the small group as the sole Canadians, and made several new friends. The trip itself exceeded our expectations, the diversity of nature, boat trips, local guides, all were wonderful. Our Road Scholar guide, Sergio, and dedicated driver, Esteban were excellent, we could not say enough about how they enhanced our experience. The itinerary was just right, different areas and different experiences, a comprehensive overview of Costa Rica. The local instructors were all passionate and informative about their field of expertise. The visits to local homes, farms and businesses were very interesting, adding so much to our enjoyment and understanding of the people of Costa Rica. We would certainly recommend this trip with Road Scholar and make sure you’re ready to take lots of pictures, either with phone or SLR. Pat and Brian Nova Scotia, Canada
— Review left March 16, 2024
Gretchen – Class of 2024 | Larkspur, CA
My recent trip with Road Scholar in Costa Rica was the first time I'd gone on an organized tour. As a solo woman traveler, I was delighted by what a positive experience it was on many levels.
— Review left March 12, 2024
Thomas – Class of 2019 | Seattle, WA
We took this program in conjunction with the 3 Jewels program. We highly recommend this combination, as different areas and aspects of Costa Rica are covered. Now to this program: Our experience could not have been better. Our leader, Willy was highly organized and knowledgeable in every important way. And the lectures we experienced, and the visits to the Gold Museum, the cocoa and coffee farms, Hazel's sharing from her back yard, the tortilla making in the garden setting all made this trip one we will never forget. There is so much to admire about the people of Costa Rica, with their spirit of cooperation in creating a place where the environment, the health, and the education of their fellow citizens is the highest priority. We're forever grateful for all the people of Costa Rica who shared with us, for our leader and driver, and for all our fellow travelers who also contributed greatly.
— Review left March 11, 2024
William – Class of 2020 | Wynantskill, NY
An excellent program, particularly valuable to anyone who has never before been to Costa Rico- A definite life-changing experience!
— Review left March 10, 2024
Peter | Redmond, WA
A very excellent and informative program
— Review left March 9, 2024
Jeffrey – Class of 2010 | Bethany Beach, DE
Great experience, very informative and stimulating!
— Review left March 9, 2024
Alex – Class of 2019 | Alexandria, VA
The variety of activities opportunities was perfect! We had a group ranging in age from 56-88, and everyone got to choose how they were going to engage with each activity, which made it really work well for the whole. The leader, William Suarez, was fantastic. He did an excellent job meeting everyone's needs, was very helpful and enthusiastic about engaging with the group. I am impressed by the breadth of knowledge he exhibited, and his integrity when he did not know something but would then get the information and get back to us. I would do another trip like this with Road Scholar based on this experience.
— Review left March 8, 2024
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John – Class of 2024 | Kirkwood, MO
Tour guide - Lenin was excellent, more knowledgeable than thought possible and very much fun on trip Great group size, sorry to have lost a couple at the beginning due to health issue. Talks given by local families and family businesses were especially memorable and insightful. Eco-diversity and the unending discovery of plant and animal species to see and learn about one of the mane themes of the trip along with tourism business for sustainability. Great coffee and chocolate. Hotel accommodations in the wilds was a big plus.
— Review left March 4, 2024
Thomas – Class of 2015 | Washington, DC
this is an excellent outdoors, walking, learning ten days. Great weather, typical food, and modest hotels. There is not a lot of time for lazing about - the schedule is somewhat demanding. If you are interested in tropical plants, birds, animals, volcanos, and experiencing a liberal, reformist Latin American govt. - this is for ypu.
— Review left March 2, 2024
Kristin | Sioux Falls, SD
This trip was incredible! I learned so much about Costa Rica - felt like a visitor rather than a tourist!
— Review left February 28, 2024
Bern | Washington, DC
Come for the frogs and birds, stay for the charms of the place and the excellent commentary of William Suarez.
— Review left February 28, 2024
Linda – Class of 2022 | Sequim, WA
Wonderful group, wonderful trip! Group leader William Suarez is kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and funny. I always felt that William would handle any problem that might arise for any of us. He took us out at night to see poison dart frogs! He made sure everybody arrived when and where they needed to be. We saw many different ecosystems. I was amazed by the flora and wildlife surrounding us no matter where we travelled. Some of our presenters were pretty corny -- it's a major tourist destination after all -- but I just had to laugh and appreciate. Costa Rica is a model nation, clean and safe and beautiful. The country's history in Central America was difficult, but the people and the government have turned that around, with health care, education, conservation all taking a leading role. Pura vida.
— Review left February 27, 2024
SARA | Norman, OK
I learned so much more about Costa Rica, and ultimately nature, than I imagined! This experienced has taught me to a new respect, awe, and curiosity for our planet.
— Review left February 26, 2024
Katherine | Oregon City, OR
wonderful experience
— Review left February 21, 2024
Michael | Mechanicville, NY
This is a wonderful program, chock full of fascinating things to see and do. Every day was the best day, and we did so much it seemed like we must have been there much longer than we were.
— Review left February 19, 2024
Mark | Woodcliff Lake, NJ
I am an 80 year old man, who while mobile have some limitations. The guide and the trip accommodated me perfectly. My current plan is to take these tours for the next 10 years.
— Review left February 18, 2024
Sharon – Class of 2019 | Blacksburg, VA
Had a wonderful time with rich experiences and enjoyed almost everything even though I am not, by nature, an avid traveler. Surprised myself, and I would definitely do it again!
— Review left February 17, 2024
Peter – Class of 2024 | Madison, WI
The variety of activities, and the many every informative presentations both in class settings and on trails, was absolutely amazing, fascinating and wonderful. I really got what I feel is an excellent, representative understanding of not only the biodiversity in Costa Rica, but also of its human culture.
— Review left February 15, 2024
Sandra – Class of 2021 | Menomonee Falls, WI
I absolutely loved my Costa Rica adventure. Wish I could have stayed longer. Hope to be back again soon!
— Review left February 13, 2024
Steven – Class of 2022 | Black Mountain, NC
Excellent program and guide. If you get Edwin as a guide, consider yourself lucky! You truly do get to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica in this program, and he makes it a wonderful experience. We found accommodations were perfect except for the Wyndam in San Jose at the end of the program, which we found to be a very poorly run hotel.
— Review left February 12, 2024
Margaret – Class of 2021 | Grand Rapids, MI
Finally got up the courage to go on a solo trip. It was a wonderful experience and I hope to go on many more Road Scholar trips as a solo traveler.
— Review left February 10, 2024
Eleanor | Victor, NY
A Road Scholar trip to Costa Rica is a breathtaking location to see incredible wildlife, experience a variety of unique ecosystems, meet friendly native people and learn about rich history. It is a true memory-maker!
— Review left February 3, 2024
James – Class of 2023 | Maryville, TN
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide who enhanced our trip with his knowledge and personality. The lectures were very interesting. This tour gives you a wonderful overview of biodiversity in Costa Rica. We did not need our treking poles and would recommend bring small bills for purchases.
— Review left February 3, 2024
Rebecca – Class of 2011 | Phoenix, AZ
The program was excellent. It was everything described in the materials and much more. Our group leader, Edwin Duarte was the best leader I have had in all my experience with Road Scholar. We learned a ton, and had fantastic experiences.
— Review left January 26, 2024
Cynthia | Albany, CA
We are grateful to have been able to see such beautiful and intriguing wildlife, meet such passionate and proud Costa Rican ecologists and eco-entrepreneurs, and be guided by such expert and relatable local tour guides. Everyone down to the bus drivers, boat captains, lodge staff, and shop keepers knew so much about the natural wonders we were there to see. We left inspired by the understanding that our ecotourism dollars were essential to the sustained efforts so many Costa Ricans were making to conserve wildlife and regrow tropical rain and cloud forests. We also left with deep appreciation for our fellow travelers, who shared our enthusiasm for these natural wonders. Road Scholar did an amazing job of developing a tour that sent us off the beaten path to local farmers, chocolatiers, and conservation efforts. We will always treasure this experience!
— Review left January 22, 2024
Ann – Class of 2018 | Mystic, CT
Road Scholar did an excellent job in this program. Learned a lot about the biodiversity and ecology. Costa Rica is an amazing country. It should be in everyone's wish list. It will be worthwhile to take our children to experience this program.
— Review left January 18, 2024
Scott | Portland, OR
Wonderful program and everything went as planned. Costa Rica is an awesome country.
— Review left January 18, 2024
James | Sun Prairie, WI
This was one of the best trips my wife and I have taken. Excellent presentations, tours and camaraderie with the entire group. Our tour guide was outstanding. He is knowledgable, well versed in the topics, friendly and kept us well informed on activities for the day. It was easy to navigate all trails. No trail or activity was to difficult. An excellent trip.
— Review left January 18, 2024
Marybeth | Nashville, TN
A great mix of activities and experiences with a truly exceptional group leader.
— Review left January 12, 2024
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Steve – Class of 2014 | Renton, WA
My wife and I loved our "Best of Costa Rica " trip (November-December 2023). Our guide, Erick Guzman Martinez, was absolutely fantastic. He helped make the trip very special for us, and all the group. His skill at sighting birds and other wildlife was exceptional. And his dedication to making each day fun and educational was very much appreciated. Wonderful trip! - Steve and Kathleen
— Review left January 5, 2024
Jane – Class of 2022 | Bronx, NY
Luis was an absolutely marvelous guide. His knowledge of the flora and fauna of Costa Rica was thorough and insightful. Furthermore, his love of nature and his pride in his country made for a memorable trip. The side trips were well planned. We particularly loved the cacao farm and the spunky people who created it. The energy and commitment of the Costa Rican people to conservation and preservation of their resources was a delight to discover. After this trip, I think that this small country shows the way for the rest of the world to battle climate change and preserve resources.
— Review left January 3, 2024
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Wendy | Asheville, NC
This was a fabulous trip! Our travel guide, Lizeth Alfaro, was extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of her beloved Costa Rica. She was very interested in teaching us the history and cultural traditions of her homeland. “Liz” wanted us to understand how much her fellow citizens were working to make her country prosper and to teach the world to be better stewards of our planet and it’s resources. And perhaps best of all, Liz was always available to answer any questions or concerns we might have. She did everything in her power to help us have the best possible travel experience we could. She is truly a beautiful person, inside and out. I couldn’t have been more pleased. Very Sincerely, Wendy
— Review left December 31, 2023
Lawrence – Class of 2023 | Merrifield, VA
This was one of the best tours we have taken. It met all our needs, meals, lodging and transportation, and allowed us to gain a full experience of Costa Rica
— Review left December 23, 2023
Susan – Class of 2017 | Greenville, SC
This was an exceptional experience that I highly recommend. Lenin Duarte, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, professional, conscientious, and very helpful. This trip covered many different ecosystems in Costa Rica as well as in depth information on Costa Rica's political system, economy, history, and natural resources. The lecturers were not only knowledgeable, but also inspirational. One take away from this tour is that an individual can make a difference in a culture.
— Review left December 22, 2023
Shirley | Port Ludlow, WA
This was a wonderful trip and I highly recommend it. The fast pace and the heat and humidity might be a problem for some, but I would not have wanted to miss any of the experiences. A very well designed program!
— Review left December 22, 2023
Michael – Class of 2023 | Dallas, TX
a fantastic overview of the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica ... its natural beauty and wonders, and also its people. Not to be missed!
— Review left December 16, 2023
Karen – Class of 2023 | San Bruno, CA
Luis Vargas is a superb guide. He is sensitive, respectful, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I thoroughly appreciated his extensive knowledge and identification of birds, mammals, insects, trees, flowers, etc. I enjoyed all the guest lectures especially Sylvia on the 1 st or 2nd day - it set the stage. Willy on the Force of Nature was excellent. I liked the home visits with Hazel and making tortillas except making coconut candy. Could have done without that one. Edwin in the Cloud Forest was most impressive! Loved that stop! I enjoyed all the hotels especially Pachira and Selve Verde (? Spelling). I did not like the long wait at the Volcano (fancy) hotel’s ala carte restaurant. Buffet style is MUCH more efficient and therefore enjoyable. The last hotel before San Jose convention hotel was very confusing and we had a difficult arrival with much confusion The free time was enjoyable the next to last afternoon. A bit more free time would have been great. Cannot say enough praise for Luis Vargas. So much appreciated his guiding our tour. He is fabulous!
— Review left November 25, 2023
Stephen | Durango, CO
We enjoyed this trip. Our guide Luis is knowledgeable, warm, and humorous. Accommodations were lovely, although the Pachira lodge was too warm for comfort because of no air conditioning. Food was plentiful, of good variety, tasty, and interesting, although we ate too much as usual. The lectures were very informative and of good topics. We very much enjoyed information and visits to local businesses and people. The route was a great way to understand the climate and topography of Costa Rica. There were great occasions to view wildlife, especially birds, but if there was a way to see other wild animals, such as Tapir, that would have been welcome. We appreciated the many opportunities for nature walks with Luis. The stand-out occasion on the trip was seeing the Jesus Christ lizard walk-on-water. We appreciate how Costa Rica is a 'Green' country, but we encourage further steps that could be taken for our trip: 1. eliminate the use of individual soap/shampoo wrappers by having dispensers. 2. reduce the use of plastic trash liners and other bags. 3. increase recycling 4. converting to electric from fossil fuels 5. protect turtle nesting from local dogs that dig up eggs in Tortuguerro. Overall, we encourage Road Scholar to offer 'green' travel adventures. The less impact on the environment we have traveling, the more we are inclined to travel.
— Review left November 17, 2023
Jane | Stockton, IL
My RS trip to Costa Rica was wonderful! Everything from our guide “Luis” to the accommodations, meals, tours, lectures, hands on experiences was top notch. RS and our guide took complete care of me and I met wonderful fellow travelers that only make the experience even better. Thank you RS for a trip I will always cherish. JV
— Review left November 16, 2023
Tom – Class of 2023 | Highland, NY
Our trip to Costa Rica was very interesting and without flaws. Went rainy season and were blessed with great weather. Very educational and beautiful. The activity level was fine if you don't have any physical challenges. Bring binoculars, zip lock bags, insects in Oct were not bad, small umbrella, we like rain coats instead of ponchos, 2 pairs of sneakers and water shoes. Enjoy.
— Review left October 29, 2023
Dianna – Class of 2020 | Columbia, MO
Lenin Duarte, the leader of our group, was a great guide and really opened up my eyes. The local speakers who grew up in the areas we visited were extremely moving. The two local speakers in Tortaguerro who grew up there and spoke about their personal experience within the larger context of sustainabiity were wonderful.
— Review left October 22, 2023
Rosalind – Class of 2019 | Arcadia, CA
This is a must see country It is full of nature It is full of a people who are blessed with simplicity they are happy and content with their life style This is of course is regarding the remote places we were blessed to meet to meet these wonderful people
— Review left October 14, 2023
Barbara – Class of 2010 | Laguna Woods, CA
The Costa Ricans have adopted a national policy of preserving their natural heritage and take it very seriously. We met several 'Tican' educators and conservationists who are actively involved in this effort. We toured through many ecological zones of the country and, as someone from a temperate climate, I was astonished at the variety of species we saw - especially plants, amphibians, and birds. Our very knowledgable group leader, Jimmy Trejos, provided a watchful eye and backup when required. Be aware that the combination of heat, humidity and fairly strenuous activity can be challenging. An eye-opening and thoroughly enjoyable tour.
— Review left October 14, 2023
Trina – Class of 2020 | Athens, WI
Exceptional trip with many varied experiences. Jorge met all of our expectations and then went above and beyond.
— Review left October 4, 2023
Laura – Class of 2023 | Ukiah, CA
Our program was an intense and fascinating look at not only the amazing flora and fauna of Costa Rica, but also at the experiences of local farmers, naturalists and scientists who are striving to protect and improve the ecology and sustainability of the region where they live. It gave me an entirely new and positive perspective on being a tourist.
— Review left September 30, 2023
Rebecca – Class of 2023 | Ruther Glen, VA
This trip was absolutley amazing. I loved everything about it. I learned so much. The other participants were super friendly. Pedro our guide was a true gem. The immersioan with the locals and the lectures was one of the best parts. I can't wait to book my next Road Scholar Trip.
— Review left September 29, 2023
Alan | Willits, CA
A most informative, interesting and enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend to anyone who has a love, interest and appreciation for the natural world and our fellow inhabitants of the planet.
— Review left September 26, 2023
John – Class of 2023 | Lolo, MT
The experience of a lifetime! The best of Cost Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders is a tour that brought us coast to coast in this beautiful country. We experienced beaches in the Caribbean and Pacific; volcanos and hot pools, rain and cloud forests, and an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. The keep-the-pace walks were doable for those of us in our 70s, and the boat rides enjoyable. Food and lodging were great, as were the educational programs.Photo ops were beyond expectations. I encourage participants to spend a few days in San Jose after the program in order to enjoy shopping, museums (particularly the National Museum), and other highlights not visited on this incredible tour. We stayed at the Balmoral Hotel in San Jose, centrally located to many sites of interest. I highly recommend this program. We'll be using Road Scholar again in the future!
— Review left September 21, 2023
Janet – Class of 2019 | Silver Spring, MD
The Best of Costa Rica trip was wonderful, covering the country from coast to coast, and sea level to the cloud forest. I learned so much about the country's ecology, wildlife, and history through activities, lectures, and meeting local people. One of my best experiences!
— Review left September 18, 2023
Michele – Class of 2023 | Durham, NC
I recently returned from 'The Best of Costa Rica' tour and had a wonderful time! There were 14 of us on the tour and we all felt our Group Leader, Andres Quiros, was excellent. His knowledge, organizational skills and affability all helped to enhance our experiences throughout the tour. We saw so many amazing sights and animals, and ended up being quite fortunate with the weather - we only got drenched once, and it's the rainy season! I heartily recommend this tour for anyone interested in wildlife, eco-diversity, and life in Costa Rica.
— Review left August 15, 2023
Beth | Ann Arbor, MI
This wss the trip of a lifetime in so many ways! More than I ever expected!
— Review left July 31, 2023
Pam – Class of 2023 | Philadelphia, PA
If you enjoy being outdoors most of the day, experiencing and learning about the natural world, this is the perfect trip. Expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and visits with local residents all of whom are passionate about conservation. More amazing than I imagined!
— Review left July 30, 2023
Deborah – Class of 2022 | Bowling Green, OH
Fantastic trip. Our guide, Jose, was extremely knowledgeable and excellent at spotting and identifying wildlife. We experienced cloud forests, rain forests, a volcano, and more. If you care about the environment, this is the company for you. Preservation of the plants and animals was a theme. Your tourist dollars will help save the planet!
— Review left July 29, 2023
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Stephen – Class of 2016 | Saint Paul, MN
A great balance between birdwatching and observation of other fauna/flora/geology, plus interactions with/understanding of the "Pura Vida" people living in these biomes.
— Review left July 29, 2023
Marion – Class of 2010 | Belgrade, MT
As an ex travel agent, I have to say this is a wonderful company that I intend to travel with more in the future. Every detail was taken care of so we could just enjoy the trip!
— Review left June 29, 2023
Karen – Class of 2023 | Oakwood, OH
What an excellent program and adventure! This was an opportunity to learn more about a vital part of our planet, and to have fun at the same time! Our guide, Lenin, was fabulous.
— Review left June 21, 2023
Kimberly | Vancouver, WA
A great experience, would recommend as a good overview of Costa Rica. Loved the educational lectures, interaction with the locals, and cultural opportunities. Roger is a fountain of knowledge, about the wildlife and fauna of Costa Rica, particularly the birds. You won't be disappointed if you choose this tour... The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders.
— Review left May 24, 2023
Karin – Class of 2018 | Marana, AZ
Great tour that really showcased the natural beauty and wildlife of this amazing country. Jorge and all the guides/instructors -even the bus and boat drivers - were excellent, and their efforts enhanced the trip experience. Highly recommend.
— Review left May 21, 2023
Donald – Class of 2015 | Merritt Island, FL
Just got back from The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders and found it excellent. We had a great time exploring CR and made many new friends in the process. Great job Road Scholar!
— Review left May 19, 2023
Mary – Class of 2023 | Bloomington, IL
All of the activities and accommodations were excellent. Lenin Duarte was a superb leader -- he could spot and identify myriad plants and animals and then helped the group see and appreciate them. He also shared information about the history and culture of Costa Rica. Each special presenter had interesting, informative programs. The lodges were all different and enjoyable in their uniqueness. A+!
— Review left April 24, 2023
Timothy – Class of 2022 | Pittsburgh, PA
If you love nature this is the place for you!
— Review left April 24, 2023
Kristin – Class of 2022 | Longwood, FL
We loved it! The demonstrations, some hands on, were excellent. We enjoyed seeing several sloths (one in a tree by the road only 5 feet up) and other animals and many birds. Our guide pointed out many animals and birds that we would not have noticed without his keen eye and telescope. We also loved the river rafting and kayaking to a private beach.
— Review left April 8, 2023
Steve – Class of 2022 | Aurora, CO
Our instructor, Pedro, was fantastic! The trip itself was great with howler monkeys and macaws leading the way.
— Review left April 3, 2023
Susan – Class of 2023 | Forest Grove, OR
Just back from a fantastic trip to Costa Rica. Everything was well organized. Accommodations were clean and comfortable and the food good. Our guide, William Suarez, was excellent. Charming, friendly and knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble for him. The educational content was first class. We learned so much about the country and people. I would highly recommend the Best of Costa Rica - Exploring Natural Wonders Road Scholar trip.
— Review left March 27, 2023
Katherine – Class of 2021 | La Crosse, WI
We enjoyed learning about and exploring Costa Rica. It is a beautiful and diverse country. Our leader Pedro was Awesome and made the trip informative and enjoyable.
— Review left March 25, 2023
Ana – Class of 2017 | Bellingham, WA
This was an outstanding tour that gave us an overview of the ecosystems of Costa Rica. Everything was very well organized. The tour leader, Roger, was very knowledgable about all of the animals and birds that we encountered. The driver, Sammy, was very skilled. The guest lecturers were all of high quality and gave very interesting talks. Some tips: Airport transfers: Holbrook will arrange a pickup from the airport to the Radisson Hotel even if you haven't arranged your flights with them. It's very convenient. For the return to the airport, the Wyndham Hotel is about a 15 min drive from the airport and the hotel has its own taxi service. Decaf coffee: There was no decaf coffee available outside of San Jose, so if that's what you drink you should bring some instant. They provide hot water for tea. Laundry/clothes. Everyone dressed casually. Synthetic clothes were easier to wash and get dry (we spent only 2 nights at each hotel). Selva Verde Lodge was a good place to do laundry half way through the trip, the hotel will wash clothes for you at a very reasonable price. If you get the laundry to them by 8 pm you can pick it up after 4 pm the next day. If you wash clothes in the sink, bring your own sink plug, none of the hotels had plugs in the sinks. Rain gear: Rain jackets were more useful than ponchos. San Jose: The Jade museum is well worth a visit. The Radisson has its own taxi service and you can call them to pick you up from the museum.
— Review left March 24, 2023
Barbara – Class of 2008 | Athens, GA
Fabulous trip!! It's a great way to see and learn about many areas of Costa Rica. The days were full of opportunities to learn about and observe nature. The cultural activities were enriching and interesting. Our guide Roger was knowledgeable and friendly.
— Review left March 18, 2023
Jean – Class of 2023 | Victor, NY
This program was well-planned, exposed me to Costa Rica's amazing eco-diversity, and provided lodging at Costa Rica-owned hotels and educational experiences that were in-depth yet supported local economies. A must-do trip for families, individuals, and groups (and great for photographers)!
— Review left March 18, 2023
Ronald – Class of 2016 | Dallas, OR
We saw an amazing amount of wildlife. Seeing macaws, toucans, & monkeys in trees right outside our cabin was especially fun. Being very close to sloths in trees was special. The only difficult parts of the trip for us were the walk at hanging bridges and the humidity at Carara National Park. We are 85 and 76 and were able to accomplish everything, except the white water rafting which we chose not to do.
— Review left March 16, 2023
Alfredo – Class of 2015 | San Francisco, CA
Sweeping overview of Costa Rica and it's different regions and eco systems, plus insights into Costa Rican peoples, cultures, and history. Great experience all around!
— Review left March 14, 2023
Steve – Class of 2023 | Richboro, PA
What a fantastic trip! Educational, interesting, informative and just a lot of fun. Road Scholar delivered everything they promised. Can't wait until the our next trip with them
— Review left March 13, 2023
Gary – Class of 2023 | Middleton, WI
Beautiful country and fantastic planning by Road Scholar. If you love nature and desire to know more and experience the diverse flora and fauna of this tropical wonderland, go on this small group tour. You will be delighted.
— Review left March 13, 2023
Peter – Class of 2023 | Richfield, MN
The Best of Costa Rica was great chance to see some of the unique Costa Rican experiences and learn a lot about Costa Rica's vast diversity. A great experience!
— Review left March 10, 2023
Linda – Class of 2005 | Branchburg, NJ
Excellent lectures and field trips, great hotels and food, superb leader (Jose). Saw. learned, and participated in so many activities. As usual, other participants were friendly, well educated, and interested in expanding their knowledge. I highly recommend this trip. Definitely 5 Stars!!!!
— Review left March 9, 2023
Holly – Class of 2022 | San Diego, CA
the Road Scholar program to Costa Rica was great!!! great leader/ great experiences/ great learning opportunities Loved the small group we had and meeting and interacting with new people. I recommend this trip highly
— Review left March 5, 2023
Susan | Bethlehem, PA
If you love the outdoors and have always wanted to see Costa Rica, go on this trip. You will see amazing wildlife, plant life, and different ecosystems while you are meeting people who have lived in these areas for their entire lives. Our guide, Jose Calvo, was outstanding and helped us understand all we were seeing and learning. Everything about this trip was first rate.
— Review left March 3, 2023
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Caroline – Class of 2022 | Vicksburg, MS
This was the best trip ever! Andrew, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very patient. He and our bus driver smoothly took care of the logistics moving from place to place. As a relatively new solo traveler, I was a little apprehensive on how I would fit in with the group. Our group was great and we are staying in touch after the trip. I think I enjoyed viewing the wildlife and fauna in the various ecosystems best. I could do it all over again. In fact, I had so much fun, that I have schedule another trip (to the Azures) in August.
— Review left March 1, 2023
Diane – Class of 2016 | Saint Paul, MN
The ability to see both coasts of Costa Rica was an important dimension of understanding both the natural and the human worlds of this amazing part of the world. It is an incredible opportunity.
— Review left February 27, 2023
Karen M – Class of 2019 | Rochester, NY
This is a life-changing experience to see the drive and success of the Costa Rican people lead the world in bio-diversity and conservation.
— Review left February 27, 2023
Elizabeth – Class of 2020 | Portland, OR
Pura Vida! What an enriching trip this was... We encountered so many new creatures and plants, with our guide Pedro who amazingly seemed to know them all. But perhaps the best part about this trip was the people we encountered. Many Costa Ricans are working hard in small ways to conserve or restore the diverse habitats that support all those critters: some in National Parks, others in private conservancies. Their dedication and optimism are encouraging and inspiring.
— Review left February 21, 2023
Mary – Class of 2019 | Michigan City, IN
I just completed the Costa Rica Natural Wonders tour and it was terrific! Exceeded my expectations. Fabulous mix of educational talks, hands-on activities and a couple water adventures that were outside my normal comfort zone but thoroughly enjoyable! Delighted with the birding walks on top of seeing lush vegetation and blooming flowers. Plus chocolate (!). I highly recommend this program for those who can Keep Up The Pace.
— Review left February 18, 2023
Marvin – Class of 2014 | Indianola, IA
Every component of the program was awesome. The guide was incredible and the other participants were wonderful.
— Review left February 14, 2023
Debra – Class of 2018 | Houston, TX
Excellent program! Our leader, Fabian, and every expert showed their love and passion for Costa Rica’s natural wonders. A very thorough exploration of all that Costa Rica has to offer.
— Review left February 9, 2023
Ann – Class of 2022 | New Orleans, LA
Our trip to Costa Rica was really excellent. We visited a great variety of sites and micro climates, saw a truly incredible number of birds and animals, sampled the local culture, and came to appreciate the forward-thinking of Costa Rica in preserving and restoring its unique environment. So refreshing and inspiring. The trip was very well organized and very educational. I can not imagine a better or more knowledgeable group leader than Jorge. Highly recommended!
— Review left February 8, 2023
Scott – Class of 2020 | Bloomfield, MI
Costa RIca Natural wonders was a truly fantastic tour. It was nicely balanced between nature and culture, between lecture and field trip and hands on experience. If you are lucky, you will get Edgar as your guide.
— Review left February 7, 2023
Marsha – Class of 2023 | New Orleans, LA
Great program.
— Review left February 6, 2023
Scott – Class of 2023 | New Orleans, LA
The Costa Rica experience was diverse and thorough with activities scheduled all day. Our group leader was amazing with his knowledge and our co-participants were all capable people.
— Review left February 6, 2023
Christopher – Class of 2008 | South Windsor, CT
This 5-star program provides a wonderful experience for all your senses. Our group leader Fabian Salas was nothing short of amazing in every respect. You will likely see a variety of birds, some sloths, lots of iguanas, crocodiles, lizards, and more plants and trees than you can remember. The whitewater rafting and warm ocean outrigger canoeing were a delight. The boat rides on the canals, the suspended bridges through the forests and the early morning birdwatching walks were all memorable, as were the "free massage" bus rides on some bumpy roads. Don't expect to see waterfalls on this itinerary. But do expect to have a good time while learning about coffee, local foods, how people really live, and why Costa Rica is such a remarkable destination.
— Review left February 2, 2023
Joan – Class of 2022 | Loveland, CO
This was my first trip with Road Scholar and my first experience going on a trip with a tour group. I was very happy with this trip and am already planning to go on more trips in the future.
— Review left January 29, 2023
Suzanne – Class of 2010 | Sparta, NJ
Great program! Wonderful guide!
— Review left January 29, 2023
Laura – Class of 2018 | Quincy, IL
What an amazing adventure!! I was very pleased with our experience in Costa Rica. The Itinerary was all that I had imagined and more, however, I realize now how truly busy the days were and I might have benefited from a little extra time. We crossed the country twice going Coast to coast. I can't say enough good things about Edgar, our leader. I would describe him as eager to help, enthusiastic about showing us everything this trip had to offer, and funny. He was well prepared and always positive. He is so knowledgeable about the plants and animals - of Costa Rica, especially the birds! He always engaged the group to keep them focused on the learning for each adventure. His tolerance for our differences and many needs was much appreciated by this traveler. The accommodations were wonderful. I liked that each place had a slightly different 'flavor' for us to experience. I would have loved an extra day in Tortuguero to just recoup from the first long haul.....and I loved the wildlife in the canals and the Pachira Lodge. The food was always well prepared and attractive, though I couldn't always enjoy all there was to try. Choices were always there...Fresh and Delicious local cuisine! It was a most memorable trip, and while I savor this memory, ..I can't wait for my next adventure! Laura
— Review left January 26, 2023
Susan – Class of 2023 | North Hollywood, CA
Amazing overview of Costa Rica. Our tour leader, Jorge Mario, was wonderful. I was able to see a lot of the wildlife and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour.
— Review left January 24, 2023
Jerry – Class of 2022 | Sun Prairie, WI
This program offers a wide spectrum of mostly outdoor activities that provide a very good overview of Costa Rica biodiversity and culture. It is a busy schedule of activities that offers a wide range of interests, education, and exercises that promote resizing one's comfort zone.
— Review left January 20, 2023
Peter – Class of 2022 | Crestone, CO
This tour could not have been more perfect. It met all of my expectations and more. I highly recommend it!
— Review left January 11, 2023
Karen – Class of 2022 | Los Gatos, CA
Amazing! Definitely a must do trip! Opened my mind through emersion and great program by people caring for Costa Rica.
— Review left December 27, 2022
Diane – Class of 2018 | Idyllwild, CA
An excellent program that introduces participants to the diversity and variety of natural wonders of Costa Rica. Great pace, great accommodations, delicious food, wonderful people, wildlife bounty, seamless transitions from eye-popping environment to environment. Guide Jorge Mario is a treasure! Pura Vida!
— Review left December 21, 2022
James – Class of 2022 | Mount Carroll, IL
This was my first time traveling with a group and I was a bit apprehensive. We found that us participants had a desire to learn more about Costa Rica biology and natural resources and we got along very well. Our guide William was exceptional! He shared his knowledge of wildlife and forests as well as Costa Rica (CR) government, social, and economic issues. The program provided us with a "taste" of several CR eco-systems too. It was well planned out from transportation and lodging logistics to the actual programs and hands-on learning opportunities.
— Review left December 17, 2022
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Michael – Class of 2020 | Seattle, WA
This was one of the best tours that I been on. William is an outstanding group leader: kind, organized, knowledgeable about flora and fauna and his country and with a wonderful sense of humor. The itinerary was excellent with very interesting experiences. Housing and food were very good. The group members were terrific open to conversation and supportive of single travelers. 5/5 stars. Michael Adams adamsme43@icloud.com
— Review left December 15, 2022
John – Class of 2016 | Naperville, IL
My wife and I found this trip to be a wonderful experience. Visiting the rainforest, viewing an active volcano and learning so much about the biodiversity of this country was incredible. Would highly recommend to trip to anyone interested in these topics and protecting the health of our planet. Our guide, Roger was a wonderful source of knowledge.
— Review left November 23, 2022
Barbara Jo – Class of 2018 | Tucson, AZ
Costa Rica is a place of great diversity and beauty and our wonderful guide, activities and presenters allowed me to experience it fully.
— Review left October 11, 2022
Dotty – Class of 2008 | Manchester, MA
Over two years ago I booked this trip to Costa Rica and it was well worth the wait. Great leadership (Thanks, Pedro!), an amazing diversity of wildlife, gorgeous scenery, lots of delicious healthy food, great coffee, opportunities to meet many interesting people made this an experience I will treasure.
— Review left October 4, 2022
Richard – Class of 2018 | Citrus Heights, CA
The trip was excellent. Sr. Erick Miranda-Campos was very professional, experienced, highly knowledgeable, and did an excellent job as the Road Scholar Host for this adventure. Our Bus Driver Sr. Omar B. was also very professional, superbly knowledgeable, and highly experienced bus coach driver for our trip. My best description of Sr. Omar is he is a well-trained "Road Warrior" of the Costa Rican highways and roads system.
— Review left October 2, 2022
Patricia – Class of 2015 | Citrus Heights, CA
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders is an amazing travel experience at any age. The sights and sounds of Costa Rica through the lens of natural wonders will astound. This program is well-organized and a five- star travel learning experience. This program leaves you wondering about when and where to come back for your next visit to Costa Rica.
— Review left September 30, 2022
Bridget – Class of 2019 | Hawthorne, CA
Costa Rica is a hidden jewel for nature enthusiasts, animal lovers, and conservation minded folks who want to be enthralled by the beauty of this tiny paradise and the culturally and environmentally conscious populace who strive to preserve it and protect it for future generations.
— Review left September 25, 2022
Elizabeth – Class of 2022 | Monterey, CA
This trip far exceeded our expectations. It was fast-paced, with two nights in each place, but we found it to be well-balanced and a fabulous tour of Costa Rica. Highly recommended!
— Review left August 21, 2022
Edward – Class of 2022 | Plymouth, MN
The Costa Rica tour was just excellent, despite our scheduling it during the rainy season. Be prepared for the humidity, but also for the richness of Costa Rican wildlife and the overall beauty of the country! We had a great time on the trip!
— Review left August 20, 2022
Teresa – Class of 2018 | Champlin, MN
Absolutely great experience. Andres Quiros is the best group leader ever. Great scenery and wild life. Other tour members were interesting and delightful. Included tours were informative and great fun. Lots of optional activities. Just be prepared for extreme humidity and heat in the rain-forest and cloud-forest.
— Review left August 19, 2022
Dawn – Class of 2016 | Salem, OR
It was a fabulous, wonderful trip. Mentally challenging, culturally challenging, plus a little bit physically challenging. “Keep the pace” is an accurate description of the activity level. The main theme was showcasing Costa Rica's wild richness of natural diversity, and their efforts at sustainability, and protection of the flora and fauna and cultural heritage. It's a small, developing country, and so requires Americans to ratchet-back their expectations in some ways, while astounding us with its exotic beauty. I learned many new things and came away with new understanding of that part of the world, enjoyed new foods, participated in activities I would never have done on my own: watching a green sea turtle nest and lay eggs on the beach (a highly regulated activity), walking on hanging bridges above the jungle canopy, white-water rafting (low-level), boating on the jungle rivers observing monkeys, lizards, coati, birds, bugs, and crocs in the wild; I communed with the tropical flora and fauna, met local people, and stepped seriously outside my comfort zone. The heat and humidity of the rain forest are forces to be reckoned with, and it Rains Every Day - at least part of every day - so some prep is necessary. Ultimately, I felt renewed and refreshed in mind and body for having participated in this adventure. Our tour guide, Andrés Quirós, was expert on so many subjects, was loads of fun, and a superb leader. I loved it all – well, except the return home with that hour waiting in line at customs in Miami, and then running half a mile to catch the connecting flight. All part of international travel, and I lived to tell about it, and it was part of the adventure!
— Review left August 19, 2022
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Kathy – Class of 2011 | Pea Ridge, AR
This was a trip that exceeded all of my expectations. The locations were absolutely stunning and our guide, Andres Quiros went out of his way to be sure all of the participants were happy and taken care of. He was so knowledgeable about every topic from identifying all of the animals, plants, and insects, to giving us a historical background of every region. He was fun and funny and I would love to book another visit with him as my guide. I highly recommend this trip.
— Review left August 18, 2022
Laura – Class of 2022 | Webster, NY
Great introduction to the diverse biomes of Costa Rica, with 2 miles or less to walk each day and fascinating flora and fauna.
— Review left August 15, 2022
Lesley – Class of 2020 | Erwin, TN
This trip was on my bucket list for a long time. Apart from the informative,educational aspect of the trip,I went with Road Scholar as they never added a single supplement for my room for this tour. I also have been a member of Elder Hostels in the past and as they have joined forces , I knew it would be ok. This was my first trip with RS. Is well organized and every thing they advertise. I would go with this company on another trip ,in a heartbeat. Thanks for a wonderful 12 days to Costa Rica.
— Review left August 7, 2022
This participant did not give a star rating.
Nancy – Class of 2016 | Riverside, CA
Wonderful trip with lots of hiking, outdoor exploring, and nature watching. I particularly enjoyed the boat tours through natural canals, mangrove waterways, lagoons and other aquatic habitats. Our guides were able to spot birds, snakes, sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and other wildlife that we would have missed had we been on our own. Our primary guide, Luis Vargas Ramirez, was the best: knowledgeable, fun, and well-organized. He took very good care of us including carrying his telescope everywhere to ensure that we had close-up views of shy animals and unfamiliar vegetation. It is not a relaxing trip, but an unforgettable nature experience in a country with diverse bio-systems and a commitment to ecotourism.
— Review left August 5, 2022
Jean – Class of 2022 | Eugene, OR
If you are considering taking the Natural Wonders trip to Costa Rica, just do it! This was by far the best international vacation I've ever experienced. Beautiful place, welcoming and interesting culture and incredible photo opportunities. Just be prepared to be exhausted every night and excited for next day.
— Review left May 27, 2022
Susan – Class of 2018 | Boston, MA
It was an adventure of a lifetime. You must be prepared physically to walk 1 1/2 to 2 miles in hot and humid weather. It was challenging, but I loved every moment of it. There were many surprises of sighting of birds and animals along the way. Our group leader Jorge Monge was the best!
— Review left May 23, 2022
Jeanette – Class of 2022 | Round Rock, TX
My Costa Rican adventure was so much more than I could have imagined! I saw and experienced everything on the typical list, such as sloths, monkeys, and toucans, but every day was a new opportunity to learn and grow. My guide, Jorge Monge, was so proud of his country and it showed through every day in his delight to share his immense knowledge with all of us. There were 7 women in our group of 18 traveling alone, so I never felt that I was a fifth wheel, but everyone had meaningful interactions with each other and gained so much from that. I couldn't be happier with my experience.
— Review left May 18, 2022
Lisa – Class of 2022 | Louisville, KY
This was an excellent program! There was enough variety so that as a non-birder I was completely engaged. Coffee, chocolate, monkeys, interesting people (both the locals we met, guides and other participants) and of course, the birds! Our guide was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and attentive. Our first adventure with Road Scholar but definitely not our last!
— Review left May 17, 2022
Barry – Class of 2022 | Louisville, KY
This is a great program. It gave me a new perspective on how small steps can influence a culture and made me ask how these ideas might be applied in other areas. Costa Rica is a beautiful country.
— Review left May 17, 2022
Paul – Class of 2014 | Greenville, SC
A wonderful trip for nature lovers. March is great time to go - not too hot. Our tour leader was both efficient and entertaining. A trip to recommend.
— Review left April 22, 2022
Cheryl | Ashtabula, OH
This program met and exceeded expectations! Guide Cristian Gamboa surely added to this special, once in a lifetime vacation!! Thank you.
— Review left April 3, 2022
Rebecca – Class of 2022 | Cedar Park, TX
If you like to see animals and lots of different birds this program is right for you. I was traveling solo and Road Scholar makes that easy. The pace is busy and there is not a lot of down time. A good amount of time spent on bus but that is the way you get to see so much, so that was worth it.
— Review left April 2, 2022
David – Class of 2022 | White Plains, NY
Excellent trip. Very well designed. Group leader was extremely knowledgeable and added immensely.
— Review left March 28, 2022
Kim – Class of 2016 | Columbia City, IN
We had the most incredible guide, lucky weather and sightings, unique and educational experiences plus a pretty cohesive group that made the whole trip extra special. As we go forward, we will continue to use the positive examples of sustainability, small changes and the power of one to change our world one step at a time.
— Review left March 23, 2022
Elizabeth – Class of 2022 | Frisco, TX
The Best Of Costa Rica by Road Scholar was truly amazing. I loved every minute and learned so very much about the different regions and what they offered. Our group of 17 was the perfect size. There are not enough praises to say about our guide, Chito (Gilbert). He was so friendly, extremely knowledgeable, fun, and organized. He made the trip with his enthusiasm and love of Costa Rica. Chito took care of all of us and made sure that we had no wishes left unfulfilled. He was flexible and caring. He seemed to sense what each one of us needed. His knowledge of birds, animals, plants, environment, coffee, chocolate, plantations, and the people of Costa Rica was phenomenal. I would not hesitate to book another Road Scholar trip knowing that Chito was our guide. Thank you Road Scholar for this unforgettable experience.
— Review left March 15, 2022
Andrea – Class of 2017 | Fowler, IN
Exploring the Natural Wonders of Costa Rica is an outstanding Road Scholar experience. Not only is one exposed to a rich biodiversity, the culture of “Pura Vida” is incorporated every step along the way.
— Review left March 13, 2022
Mary | Marthasville, MO
My trip to Costa Rica with Road Scholar was relaxed and yet a good way to get one's body and mind re-activated after living through the pandemic. The scenery was breath-taking with rainforest and tropics, iguanas, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and a myriad of birds. Loved it all!
— Review left March 7, 2022
Bruce – Class of 2022 | Graysville, TN
Our first experience with Road Scolar but it won’t be our last!
— Review left March 7, 2022
Kurt – Class of 2022 | Emeryville, CA
My first Road Scholar trip, and first-ever guided tour through any company. Glad I chose this outfit, it checked all the boxes for me and my spouse: Very organized tour, so that I didn't have to worry about details; very knowledgeable and also personable guide, great choice of varied locale and experiences during the week touring Costa Rica.
— Review left March 5, 2022
Lorraine – Class of 2022 | Kernersville, NC
Do not hesitate to go on this tour! We loved the "small group" size. Our trip was fabulous with Erick Miranda as our group leader and Ronald as our bus driver. Erick's knowledge and love and passion for his country is contagious. The variety of information of birds, mammals and reptiles thru Erick and his knowledge of his country was amazing. You will NOT be disappointed in this trip. This trip is very active but had options for more down time if needed. This was our first trip with Road Scholars but it won't be our last because of the variety of activities and because of our fantastic group leader Erick Miranda!
— Review left February 26, 2022
Rhonda – Class of 2017 | Portland, OR
This is truly a "bucket list" adventure that offers amazing flora and fauna and opportunities to understand and support a place and its people who are committed to preserving their environmental riches.
— Review left February 23, 2022
Marilyn – Class of 2016 | Yorktown, VA
Our tour was enjoyable and educational--just what I look for in a group tour. Costa Rica has a wealth of wonderful wildlife and beautiful scenery.
— Review left February 21, 2022
Alan – Class of 2018 | Greensboro, GA
Great Education, Local Staffing, great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests
— Review left February 19, 2022
Margaret – Class of 2022 | Burien, WA
The country was beautiful, the wildlife amazing, the guides warm and funny. What more can one ask for!
— Review left February 18, 2022
Judith – Class of 2022 | Redmond, WA
As first-time participants with Road Scholar, we were extremely happy with our Costa Rica itinerary, our group leader and our group. We learned more on this trip than on any previous trip we have taken and will definitely be traveling with Road Scholar again!
— Review left February 13, 2022
Clara – Class of 2019 | Ewing, NJ
This was my Third trip and Road scholar, and definitely not my last, all of them are better and better every time
— Review left February 13, 2022
Christine – Class of 2021 | Wilsonville, OR
This was my first RS program and won't be my last. Our guide was amazing in his ability to spot wildlife and to educate us about plants, animals, birds and country. The additional lectures and the home/farm /forest visits added to our experience and I'm grateful for all of this well-organized tour.
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Brent – Class of 2019 | Dublin, OH
It was a well-crafted itinerary. We had one of the best tour guides we've ever had (over many trips with many different vendors) & we saw wildlife in varieties & numbers we hadn't even imagined. We have found the people attracted to Road Scholar trips to be educated, interested in learning, well rounded in world view and just generally nice folks to travel with. We highly recommend Road Scholar and this tour in particular.
— Review left February 12, 2022
Patricia – Class of 2020 | Monson, MA
Every day held new knowledge and adventures. Before our trip was over, we were talking about returning to Costa Rica on a different Road Scholar trip to experience more about the country. Pura vida!
— Review left February 12, 2022
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David | Cameron Park, CA
This trip was wonderful thanks to Tomas, our guide, who was extremely knowledgeable and highly passionate about his country. The trip explored natural wonders for sure, but also afforded lessons in the culture and history. Several opportunities were provided to meet locals and learn about their experiences and lifestyles. The pace was intense at times, however with some opportunities for a recharge. The fun was also enhanced by a general harmony within our group. We parted as friends and much more informed on the great country of Costa Rica.
— Review left February 10, 2022
Sedley – Class of 2019 | Winnetka, IL
One of our best tours ever! Costa Rica is a very interesting country in many respects. Road Scholar execution was flawless.
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Beverley – Class of 2012 | Boise, ID
This is an outstanding program! If you are interested in the environment, the flora and fauna of a unique country and its history and culture, this program is for you! Getting a diverse exposure to all the unique features and qualities of these rich ecological environments is extremely educational and enjoyable. Seeing SO many birds, animals, plants and trees was a thrill. I am so glad I had the opportunity for this adventure.
— Review left February 6, 2022
Connie – Class of 2019 | Summerville, SC
Pandemic traveling takes patience so pack that if you want to travel in 2022. That said, this is the trip to take. Costa Rica and eco tourism at its best. Amazing tour. Activity level is fairly high but worth the early mornings and staying in different places every two nights. Take clothes that dry quickly. Pack light. Drying clothes in rainforest is a process.
— Review left February 6, 2022
David – Class of 2020 | Gilbert, AZ
If you are interested to see, learn and experience Costa Rica, this program is top notch. You will be amazed.
— Review left January 28, 2022
Jose – Class of 2022 | Claremont, CA
Wonderfully laid out detailed itinerary, which was well executed by caring group leader and the assigned driver for the group. The days were well scheduled with lots of educational content and done at a reasonable pace. Overall, an excellent travel value and learning experience that would serve your travel needs at an affordable price point.
— Review left January 24, 2022
Nancy – Class of 2019 | Portland, OR
My first time as a solo, and it couldn't have been better, I felt included , everyone was welcoming. Scenery was beautiful, and we saw sloths, which was on my bucket list. The hanging bridges were so worth it. Loved the informative lectures which added so much to the adventure.
— Review left January 23, 2022
Jennifer – Class of 2022 | Martinez, CA
Pura Vida in Costa Rica! This tour was just amazing. The tour is thoughtfully designed and included just the right amount of "education" and experiences. We saw incredible beauty, exotic (to me) wildlife and met wonderful Costa Ricans who taught us about their country and invited us to experience it more deeply. I felt like I did more than just visit, I came home richer for the experience. Road Scholar and Costa Rica employed good safety practices in regards to Covid. It felt wonderful to be traveling again. I highly recommend this tour!
— Review left January 20, 2022
Kathleen – Class of 2021 | Baltimore, MD
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders took us several sites in the country where we visited National Parks that are diverse in their landscape, flora and fauna. I feel like I got a very good look at the different areas from Rain forest, Cloud forest, canals and oceans. Our guide was exceptional.
— Review left January 20, 2022
Diane – Class of 2018 | Edmonton, Canada
Excellent educational program. Beautiful and interesting country.
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Frank – Class of 2021 | Plantation, FL
The "The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders" program was excellent! We spent a lot of time in nature, learning about the beautiful flora and fauna of Costa Rica. What a beautiful country, with great people. Pura Vida!
— Review left December 21, 2021
Fredrick – Class of 2021 | Indianapolis, IN
We had a wonderful trip. I had no idea of the tropical rainforest and especially enjoyed the plants, birds and other animals. Our guide was spectacular.
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David – Class of 2019 | West Lafayette, IN
December 2021 My wife and I had a wonderful experience on this exploration of Costa Rica. It was our first visit there and we would love to return. There was a great deal of variety in the program from San Jose to coast to mountains to coast. My favorite activity was the birding where we saw more color and variety than any place else we have been. The Costa Rican people we met during the program were very informative and did an excellent job of conveying their knowledge of and love for their country. I cannot say enough good things about our guide, Erick Guzman. He got to know each of us and let us know him. He successfully encouraged a positive chemistry among all members of our group which made the trip truly enjoyable. Erick's knowledge of and his ability to spot wildlife was extraordinary.
— Review left December 17, 2021
Pamela – Class of 2015 | Richfield Springs, NY
The diversity of flora,fauna and topography in one little country is unbelievable! The trip surpassed it's description in so many ways.
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Jim – Class of 2017 | Hanna, IN
A comprehensive look at Costa Rican people and life, including their values, history, geography, environment, biodiversity, beauty and challenges.
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Colin – Class of 2018 | Bluffton, SC
Road Scholar did a great job on providing an interesting itinerary with a great tour leader
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Valerie – Class of 2021 | Alexandria, VA
Great introduction to Costa Rica, this trip covers a lot of ground and offers different experiences at each destination.
— Review left November 3, 2021
Maarten – Class of 2021 | Santa Fe, NM
I found the program through the website. I thought the website accurately described our program.
— Review left October 27, 2021
Brenda – Class of 2012 | Little Rock, AR
This is a fabulous trip. Costa Rica is an amazing country, including fabulous birds, great walks in tropical rainforests, fun activities including river rafting.
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Sandra – Class of 2017 | Oak Park, MI
This was the 9th RS trip I have taken in 4 years. They have all been great but Exploring Natural Wonders of Costa Rica is more than great; it is magical. Imagine waking up to the sounds of exotic birds singing and monkeys setting up their territories for the day, to flowering bushes 20 feet high and a dormant volcano in the distance. Our guide Edwin Ramirez is one of the most knowledgeable and personable people I have ever met. Our group was friendly and inclusive; we went from being strangers from far different parts of the USA to being addressed as'familia'by Edwin each morning. Going on a night beach walk and watching a turtle lay her eggs, walking through magnificent rain forests and learning how not only animals but plants and trees exhibit strategies for dominance and survival, paddling an outrigger canoe to a beautiful beach for a relaxing few hours, waking early in the morning to watch gorgeous birds, finding a sloth in a high tree, spying macaws flying with their life partners in protected areas. It was a marvelous adventure!Pura vida is the national slogan and it means life is something precious that should be treasured and enjoyed. Pura Vida is the motto of the warm friendly people that live there and it became our way of greeting each other. As for safety during COVID, we all felt total safety. This country needs and treasures tourism. You will feel totally safe.I have been in touch with women I met on our RS trip. They are all in Costa Rica withdrawal, as I am. It's hard to leave there and return to normality. Go to Costa Rica. Your life will be richer for the experience.
— Review left October 4, 2021
Rebecca – Class of 2015 | San Jose, CA
This program to Costa Rica is a must do for any nature lover! There is so much wildlife from monkeys and sloths to birds and sea turtles. We were fortunate to have Edwin as our guide who made sure everything was well coordinated. He is also an esteemed naturalist with an unbelievable amount of knowledge. We were a little worried before leaving home about the COVID situation but everything ran so smoothly! Kudos to Road Scholar for another fantastic educational experience!
— Review left September 29, 2021
Mary – Class of 2009 | Greer, SC
If you only go to Costa Rica once, this program is a must-do. It is exciting and educational and just plain fun. Also a photographer’s dream! The COVID protocols put in place by Costa Rica and Road Scholar made us all feel quite safe.
— Review left September 25, 2021
Vicki – Class of 2018 | Sheridan, WY
I highly recommend this amazing trip! You will not be disappointed. You can read a lot of comments about it all but I'll give you a list of things you should consider bringing, in order of importance: ~The biggest camera+zoom lens you are willing to carry ~Best binoculars you are willing to carry ~Sweat towel to attach to your day pack ~best raingear is a rain poncho large enough to cover you and your day pack ~Ziplock bags to carry your wallet and passport in ~travel umbrella that fits in the pack ~treking poles that collapse to fit into the pack ~good lightweight hiking boots ~plenty of analgesics for sore muscles ~insect repellent ~cortisone cream for bug bites that you will get ~1 pair of quick-dry long pants is enough for trip ~several pairs of quick-dry shorts Pura vida!
— Review left September 11, 2021
Renee – Class of 2017 | Auburn, MA
Costa Rica is warm, friendly, and its wildlife is amazing. Our guide William was so generous with his knowledge of the culture, wildlife, and natural wonders. Learned a lot from instructive lectures, also.
— Review left August 22, 2021
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Nazlin – Class of 2007 | San Diego, CA
A very well organized and interesting trip with a great tour guide and great hikes and lodges. Would recommend this trip. The group size of 18 was a perfect number and would love to do another trip to Costa Rica in the future just to revisit the rain forest and all its exotic bird life. Thank you!
— Review left April 3, 2020
Ann | Boise, ID
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders immerses you in the wild nature across the country and gives you insight as to how much the native people care about preserving wild creatures and habitat. Fantastic!
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Lori – Class of 2020 | West End, NC
Highly rrcommend this program with slight modifications for free time. Edwin Ramirez as guide and Ronaldo as driver were spectacular. Small group size was perfect
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Thomas – Class of 2018 | Flushing, MI
This was my 2nd Road Scholar program and I thought it was excellent. It was well balanced in terms of content ranging from seeing and learning about Costa Ricas wildlife and ecology to meeting some of its people and getting a sense of their culture and heritage. (NOTE: This IS a "NATURAL Wonders" program so you will get much more of the wildlife/ecology than the culture/heritage.) I particularly enjoyed the opportunities to take photographs. (Bring a good camera with telephoto if you have one.) Two of the lectures on biodiversity and the ecological impacts of volcanoes and earthquakes were particularly good. The pace of the program (for me) was also good, keeping us going from early morning to early evening; but not over-doing it. Our group leader was outstanding and I think made an overall good program into an excellent one. Hopefully all the groups leaders are as talented.
— Review left March 16, 2020
Steve – Class of 2019 | Hinton, IA
Our trip to Costa Rica to explore the natural wonders was very informative and a joy to participate in. The cleanliness of the accommodations and the Beautiful bus we're great. The food represented the best of Costa Rica. And our guide who was incredibly informed of all things flora and fauna. I would highly recommend this trip if you want to learn more about Costa Rica.
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Steve – Class of 2010 | Saratoga Spgs, NY
We have been on 4 road scholar trips and have enjoyed each one. However, on this trip to Costa Rica we had the ultimate guide, Roger. He was knowledgeable about all of the natural wonders and, as a Tico himself, knew quite a bit about the country in general. In addition to his knowledge of Costa Rica he was particularly adept at meeting our various needs be they dietary or whatever. He was always there for us. The speakers at our educational programs and on our field trips expanded our understanding immeasurably. Also wonderful was our driver. He took us safely down narrow, bumpy roads by bus on roads that I would not have driven myself.
— Review left March 7, 2020
Paul – Class of 2014 | Atlanta, GA
The title says it all: the trip covered Costa Rica coast-to-coast with plenty of opportunities to see the outdoors and wildlife of the different regions. Excellent field trips, plantation tours, and activities such as boat tours, river rafting, and outrigger canoes in the ocean. We went during the dry season and only had one wet hike. Excellent guide; knowledgeable, very organized, and a good sense of humor. Highly recommend this as a first-time trip to this country.
— Review left March 5, 2020
Charlotte – Class of 2020 | Raleigh, NC
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders is a program for active individuals who are lifelong learners. The field trips and experiences provided during the class far exceeded my expectations, and there was a little time each day for unstructured activities and relaxation. An unexpected plus was the knowledge and positive attitudes brought to the course by other participants. The instructor and supplemental lecturers were not only knowledgeable and organized, but they shared their love for the country and its vision for the future. Our experienced instructor took good care of us and brought an unexpected depth of knowledge, plus music, humor and deep affection for his country. What a wonderful interpreter and ambassador for Costa Rica! He has a real gift for helping students relate to the place and the information. I give him a great deal of credit for our delightful experience on this Road Scholar trip, an introduction to the spectacular natural and cultural areas of Costa Rica. I would certainly recommend this program to others who are physically active and share my interests in the plants, animals, economy, culture and natural treasures of this wonderful country.
— Review left March 1, 2020
Charles – Class of 2013 | Hanoverton, OH
If you are interested in learning this is a great overview of Costa Rica. The lectures and demonstrations were informative and usually with some humor thrown in. We saw plenty of birds and several unique animals. Great Adventure!
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Carole – Class of 2006 | Wilmington, DE
This trip should be your first experience of Costa Rica as it offered a broad view of the unique features of the country.
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Deborah – Class of 2019 | Farmington Hills, MI
This trip made me want to do Road Scholar for travel for the rest of my life. Our guide, Jorge, was the greatest. He was always helpful and very knowledgeable. I loved the informative lectures, and we had a great group of fellow seniors. Loved it.
— Review left February 28, 2020
Rich – Class of 2020 | Rohnert Park, CA
There is no better way to explore and learn about all of Costa Rica!
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Phyllis – Class of 2020 | Rohnert Park, CA
Would highly recommend traveling with Road Scholars especially to unfamiliar places. Felt completely safe throughout the entire trip. Appreciate how thoroughly Road Scholar prepared me for the trip. Would recommend any trip with Reimer as the tour guide!
— Review left February 27, 2020
Elizabeth – Class of 2017 | Hanoverton, OH
Great tour! Gives a wonderful overview of different part of Costa Rica. I would do same tour again.
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Laura – Class of 2006 | THE VILLAGES, FL
The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders allows you to do exactly that. Through hiking, rafting, traveling from one side of the country to the other, you get to explore and see and understand the different regions of this small but amazing country. Watching for macaws, toucans, howler monkeys, iguanas, and even snakes is fun and exciting - especially when they are spotted. This was one of the best Road Scholar trips I have taken.
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Carol – Class of 2004 | Edmonds, WA
This was our fifth Road Scholars adventure and it was absolutely fabulous. A real combination of learning, hiking, outdoor adventures, with still some relaxation time. We could not think of one thing to make it a better program!
— Review left February 24, 2020
Maury – Class of 2020 | University City, MO
Costa Rica is an amazing country with respect to its ecology, bio diversity, physical beauty, respect for the environment and the disposition of its people. Their favorite expression, “pure vida”, says it all. They respect their environment and take seriously their role in protecting it. The people are pleasant and positive. The rain forest is remarkable. The beautify headturning.
— Review left February 22, 2020
Michael – Class of 2020 | Troy, MI
This was a great way to see and learn about Costa Rica. I want to go back!
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Ella – Class of 2020 | Bremerton, WA
Just returned from The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders. The trip was amazing. We had an excellent guide and our group was fun with everyone getting along nicely together. It was hard to leave it when the last day came. We were fortunate that the weather was dry and rain was not a concern for our activities. It was our first time in the country but it will not be our last.
— Review left February 16, 2020
Deborah – Class of 2016 | Brooklyn, NY
Tour and guide were excellent. Good way to see the parks and their inhabitants.
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Mary Ellen – Class of 2014 | Pacific Grove, CA
This was a great trip! Pedro is so knowledgeable and delightful. We had intense rain, but his ability to encourage all of us never faltered. The accommodations were excellent with the exception of the lodging in Sarapaqui which was inconsistent. The food was wonderful everywhere - healthy, tasty and abundant. The lectures were all interesting, particularly the first lecture in San Jose - what a terrific speaker! My only criticism was the itinerary for the 2 days in Punta Leona - it seemed we were on the bus back & forth multiple times, the activities of which could have been scheduled quite differently to minimize bus time and maximize our time at Punta Leona.
— Review left February 10, 2020
Lyn – Class of 2020 | Eugene, OR
This trip was truly excellent for those who like the structure involved in a group trip (or who know ahead of time to view the Road Scholar trip as a wonderful introduction to Costa Rica, and can also come back later and explore more freely on their own). Luis is an incredible guide in every possible way, as well as an engaging, warm person, and we were especially lucky to get him. His immense knowledge of wildlife and birds created many very special experiences we might have otherwise missed. For people who are naturally very independent/adventurous and also want to spend time meeting and mingling a lot with everyday Costa Ricans, I would tell them to perhaps wait to do Road Scholar until they are older and will by necessity prioritize security and having all details managed for you over having more freedom and flexibility. I ended up deciding to independently return to Costa Rica again at a later time to more freely explore and wander, and I view the experience of this trip as a really great introduction to Costa Rica.
— Review left February 10, 2020
Ronald – Class of 2019 | Lexington, KY
Luiz Vargas is a gem.
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Richard – Class of 2020 | Sedona, AZ
This is a wonderful trip especially for first time visitors to Costa Rica. It explores the Nature of the country.
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James – Class of 2020 | Roanoke, VA
My understanding of Costa Rica, its people, its mountains and rivers, and its animals have come into focus for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed experiencing and learning about this thoughtful country. Costa Rica is trying hard to be more environmentally correct, and it is succeeding in many areas. Using a variety of events, hikes, lectures, and experiences, Road Scholar has opened up this country for discovery. Road Scholar made this easy and enjoyable.
— Review left January 28, 2020
Carl – Class of 2014 | Portland, OR
Terrific trip! Jorge, our guide was exceptional! His vast knowledge, organization, patience, and good spirit made our trip most memorable! We learned so much not only from our amazing guide, but also from the stimulating, inspiring speakers we had at each location. The white water rafting and outrigger canoe experiences were an active addition enjoyed by all. Bird watching walks, visits to various agricultural enterprises, demonstrations and abundant delicious food made this trip one to remember fondly for a long time! Highly recommend!
— Review left January 27, 2020
Ken – Class of 2020 | Tulsa, OK
This was my first Road Scholar experience and it was amazing. The programs were all very well presented, the accommodations were good, the field trips fun and educational and our tour leader was incredible. There were a number of people in the group that had use Road Scholar before and said this was pretty much the level of quality they experience. I can't recommended it enough.
— Review left January 27, 2020
Terri – Class of 2020 | Tigard, OR
This was our first trip with Roads Scholar but not our first group trip. We will book another trip with Road Scholar soon! The trip was fabulous. We loved our listening devices!
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Stephen – Class of 2016 | St Louis Park, MN
this tour of Costa Rica combines a good mix of lecture learning about geography and biodiversity, walking and boat exploration of the area, touring coffee and chocolate facilities and adventure of hiking over hanging bridges, river rafting and sea outrigger canoeing. The group size was great so we could meet everyone. The Road Scholar guide was very knowledgeable of Costa Rica history, flora and fauna and geology. He was both very personable and professional. It was our favorite of the three Road Scholar trips we have so far taken.
— Review left January 26, 2020
Sandra – Class of 2020 | McMinnville, OR
It is hard to find enough superlatives to describe my first experience with Road Scholar during "The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders. I learned a great deal about the importance of eco-tourism in Costa Rica, thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and my fellow travelers. But above all, our guide Edwin Ramirez was exceptional. His knowledge of each area, the flora and fauna, and expertise in group organization and management were A+. I am a solo traveller and felt very comfortable in all the program settings.
— Review left January 26, 2020
Lillian – Class of 2016 | St Louis Park, MN
Our trip to Costa Rica was above expectations. It reinforced my feelings about Road Scholar and what an amazing organization they are. I will continue to use Road Scholar as my travel guide.
— Review left January 25, 2020
Carl – Class of 2015 | Arlington Hts, IL
The program had a good variety of activities. We saw many exotic birds and animals and learned about Costa Rica's biodiversity. I enjoyed the rainforest hikes, the scenic boat rides, the rafting experience, the beach excursion, and watching the sun set over the Pacific on our last night.
— Review left January 25, 2020
Larry – Class of 2017 | Sunnyvale, CA
We enjoyed this tour very much. The flora and fauna, the geography, the people of Costa Rica were beyond our rather high expectations. Our guide and lecture presenters were superb.
— Review left January 19, 2020
Barbara | Salem, OR
This is a fantastic trip for anyone who loves the natural world and how humans fit into the circle of life.
— Review left January 17, 2020
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Wayne – Class of 2013 | Grand Marais, MN
Lenin, Duarte (spelling?), the trip leader was outstanding. His knowledge of the flora and fauna was spot on. His personal manner was always empathetic and thorough, with a scholarly approach. Not only could he quickly find with his scope and identify incredibly diverse animal calls and species, he knew a lot about how all these creatures and plants survive and interact. We suspect Lenin had some input with the choices of once-in-a-lifetime Road Scholar visits to schools, farms, protected natural areas, and cultural life of Costa Rica. His local knowledge and visible friendship with all these folks demonstrated a deep appreciation for his country's values and traditions. Pura vida... trip leaders like Lenin encourage us to keep coming back Wayne Hensche Grand Marais, MN
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Kathleen – Class of 2019 | Brunswick, ME
Just do it! The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders exceeded all hopes and expectations. The adventures, learning experiences, accommodations (and our guide!!) were top notch. A good trip is one that changes the traveler. Check.
— Review left December 30, 2019
Robert – Class of 2019 | Apex, NC
This was one of the most interesting and informative (i.e. howler monkeys make great alarm clocks and a coati mundi makes an interesting if uninvited breakfast companion)trips we've ever taken. Well worth doing.
— Review left December 23, 2019
Diane | Lewes, DE
I really recommend Lenin Duarte as a leader and guide.
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Ruth – Class of 2014 | Woodside, CA
This is an incredible program! If you want to learn about biodiversity, this is a great place to go - the ecosystem is diverse and rich with plants, birds, and animals. I saw birds I've only seen in books, and unusual animals such as coatis and crocodiles. If you are a nature lover, you will love this program!
— Review left November 25, 2019
Rosemary – Class of 2018 | Yorktown, VA
The best program ever. Going coast to coast fantastic. Program director William was GREAT.
— Review left August 7, 2019
Cindy – Class of 2019 | Petaluma, CA
The Natural Wonders of Costa Rica trip was amazing - a true adventure, informative, local and one I could not have gotten on my own. Being part of a group added to my experience and I will certainly be taking more Road Scholar trips!
— Review left June 16, 2019
John – Class of 2017 | Lumberton, MS
Well planned and executed. It was diverse and wonderful with an exceptionally talented guide.
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Marie – Class of 2018 | Rockledge, FL
What an awesome experience - Cristian and Hector were the ultimate professionals in taking care of us as we toured the country to discover its natural wonders. There were too many highlights to list, but every place offered a chance to see flora, fauna, and understand the connection between their beautiful biodiversity and the people/culture/history of this nugget in Central America.
— Review left June 3, 2019
Glen – Class of 2017 | Houston, TX
An exciting journey through Costa Rica's divers flora and fauna.
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Mary Ann – Class of 2019 | Reston, VA
Wonderful trip. Exceeded all expectations. Learning experience and opened my eyes to the beauties of Central America, People of Costa Rica were warm and welcoming. Always helpful and smiling at we tourestos .
— Review left May 5, 2019
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Hap – Class of 2018 | Columbus, OH
Our guide, Jimmy Trejos, was the best guide I have ever had for any tour, ever. He was very conscious of our safety and looked after each person, without being smothering. He was sensitive to each of our personal interests. If we saw a snake he would make sure to point it out to the snake lovers. For the bird lovers, there was an endless number of birds that he pointed out and named. He was extremely knowledgeable and showed pride in his country. He made it clear that we could make decisions about what to do and not to do during our trip. If we were tired and chose to rest during a lecture, we could do so without rebuke. As a tour guide, Jimmy is simply the bet!
— Review left April 29, 2019
Marsha – Class of 2015 | Bloomington, MN
Our trip to Costa Rica was even better than we expected it would be. We traveled from the Caribbean to the Pacific and saw so much in between. We loved the rain forest and the birds, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife. One day we just sat quietly in a boat on the river and listened to all that was going on in the forest. Wonderful. I would do it again for sure.
— Review left April 22, 2019
Sheila – Class of 2019 | Phoenix, AZ
I found this trip very educational and a fun way to learn the history and current state of Costa Rica. The only change I can think of would be to update the list of clothing etc. While realizing that it was probably a "One list fits all programs", I and some of my fellow travelers found we packed many things that we did not need on this particular trip. For future travelers I would say Less is More.
— Review left April 19, 2019
Sunil – Class of 2012 | Pleasanton, CA
This program is in the top 3 of my road scholar adventures. It is an excellent introduction to the natural history of Costa Rica, covering most major life zones including both the Pacific and Carribean regions. Our guide, Pedro B. was outstanding: he was extremely knowledgeable about the natural history, cultural history and agriculture of Costa Rica. He was also great at spotting birds and other wildlife and ensured that everyone got a chance to observe them. The guest lecturers included a number of excellent talks on the ecology of the rainforest, history of conservation, as well as personal history. The program was very diverse with a major emphasis on wildlife, but also included human history, agriculture, school visits, rafting, as well as time on the beach. Finally, I felt good knowing that my money went to support people and organizations that are committed to sustainability and protecting the rainforest. Even though there are programs dedicated to bird watching in Costa Rica, I would still recommend this program to people interested in birds, because there are a lot of opportunities for bird watching and this program is one of the few that includes Tortuguero, which is a great park for observing wildlife. Plus you get to learn about other aspects of the country. For those interested in independent travel, the program introduces you to a number of locations that you may to wish to go back to on your own. We took three days at the end of the program to go back to one of the locations and take tours with the local guides. This added a lot to our overall experience.
— Review left April 11, 2019
Leslie – Class of 2019 | Cadillac, MI
This was a wonderful trip and focusing on the natural wonders of the country including bird watching, animal finding, eco-systems, biodiversity, agriculture, etc. William Sanchez was a good naturalist. There is a lot of bird watching but that is not the exclusive focus of the trip. A devoted bird watcher would want to pick the birding specific tour offered by Road Scholar. We really enjoyed the cultural stops and field trips to alpaca farm, textile industry, coffee plantation, heart of palm plantation & restraurant (best meal of trip) and cocoa plantation. The evening lectures by guest and the commentary about politics, education, history, etc. given by the naturalist on long bus segments were very well done and extremely educational. We liked this trip because we saw so much of the country from coast to coast and all the various eco-systems. There were long bus trip days getting between places but there does not seem to be a way around that if you want to cover a lot of ground so you see more than just a small area of the country. We only had night rain and one light morning rain during our 2 week trip in Feb. The walking is not strenuous and usually each outing is 45 minutes to 2 hours. Not all of the trails are paved so there are uneven surfaces. The lodging was upscale and in lush, interesting settings.
— Review left April 7, 2019
Robert – Class of 2019 | San Francisco, CA
We cover so many different environment and regions and with the great guides and lectures I really go to know, understand, and better appreciate this amazing county. They introduce us to people that taught us so much and were so proud of their county you felt you got a taste of their life.
— Review left April 1, 2019
Marian – Class of 2019 | Tucson, AZ
Wonderful program, well organized. Very busy schedule, saw fabulous birds and animals. Wonderful insight from local speakers. Highly recommend
— Review left March 31, 2019
Parker – Class of 2016 | Great Falls, VA
Costa Rica may be a small country, but it has tremendous biodiversity; this Road Scholar program permits one to understand why there is such diversity and see many examples of it.
— Review left March 29, 2019
Jane – Class of 2019 | Easthampton, MA
It was better than I could dream!
— Review left March 26, 2019
Gerald – Class of 2016 | Redding, CA
If you like getting out in nature, specifically rain forests environs, and you like viewing animals in their natural habitat, and you like experiencing the culture of a different country - this tour is a great one.
— Review left March 25, 2019
Robert – Class of 2018 | Flagstaff, AZ
Great trip! Lots to learn about one of the more beautiful parts of the world. Small group and excellent guide made for a very enjoyable program.
— Review left March 20, 2019
Anne – Class of 2013 | Washington, DC
Excellent program. Christian was a great guide - very insightful, informative and humorous. The trip attendees were an extraordinary group of people. Highly recommend this trip.
— Review left March 18, 2019
Stephen – Class of 2017 | Chapel Hill, NC
A true eco-tourism experience! This equatorial country has so very much to offer - from Atlantic to Pacific coasts, with mountains in the middle. Rain forests that are so lush, full of fantastic colors, & less dense, less colorful, drier but still beautiful still beautiful forests. There is nowhere in this country, outside of the cities, that does not offer a vast variety of wildlife & flora! The birds & vegetation especially are overwhelmingly colorful - that's stated by someone who is not a birder or gardener! I couldn't get enough of our forest walks! And the tour included adventures other than flora & fauna sightings, like white-water rafting & river & coach rides that exposed us to the vast beauties of the land.
— Review left March 18, 2019
Carol – Class of 2019 | Wake Forest, NC
This tour is an excellent adventure to see the REAL Costa Rica.
— Review left March 17, 2019
Elizabeth – Class of 2019 | Peru, NY
This tour needs to be completely reorganized to reflect conditions present at this time. The roads are very bad and require participants to spend hours on a bus on bad roads. The bus used does not have a bathroom and that requires special bathroom stops at places that charge $1 US dollar to use the toilet per person paid by the user. The bus also does not have a refrigerated compartment where bottles of water could be stored. Instead, the guide buys 3-gallon bottles of water and refills participants own bottles with the stale warm water. On my tour in Cuba we had a fully equipped comfortable bus and we were supplied with two bottles of cold water from the refrigerator every day. One would think, in Costa Rica, the same would be used. I was very disappointed with many aspects of this tour.
— Review left March 14, 2019
Nina – Class of 2019 | Reading, VT
Road Scholar is the way to travel if your goal is to learn about the country you are visiting. My experience on this first trip with Road Scholar has convinced me to do it again when I travel. I want my travel to be a learning experience and not just relaxing at a resort.
— Review left March 10, 2019
Mark – Class of 2019 | Scappoose, OR
This trip provided fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. It was my first time in these habitats so everything was new and different.
— Review left March 6, 2019
Ben – Class of 2017 | Oak Island, NC
Great trip. Excellent Gui but the schedule is filled with things de and driver made us feel safe and aware of what we were seeing at all times. Guide (William Suarez) was excellent. Beautiful Scenery, very good accommodations and food. This is a very busy trip. It covers a wide range of Costa Rica in a fairly short time. There is little free time but the schedule is filled with things you will be glad you saw later.
— Review left March 6, 2019
Judy – Class of 2018 | Tenafly, NJ
It was interesting to experience 3 very different climatic zones. It's important to bring binoculars because the animals are often far away and the birds in flight. This tour was a very enjoyable experience and Cristian a superb guide.
— Review left March 5, 2019
Carolyn – Class of 2019 | Groveland, CA
I really enjoyed my trip to Costa Rica with Road Scholars, it was just what I wanted, a little bit of each part of the country with 2 nights in each location to balance against time on the bus. Every day was packed with outdoor activities, presentations by local experts, and both nature and culture. The birds and wildlife we saw were amazing, and we visited several national parks, those were important for me. Our lodging was very high end, places I would not normally be able to afford, that was a treat.
— Review left March 3, 2019
Patricia – Class of 2019 | Kent, OH
Exceeded my expectations! Our skilled guide helped us see so much more wildlife than we would have seen by ourselves. So relaxing having Road Scholar handle all the details.
— Review left March 3, 2019
S. Janet – Class of 2018 | Binghamton, NY
This trip is terrific. The lecture on biodiversity when we arrived set the stage for what we were to see, and understand, in the days to come. The diversity of flora and fauna was amazing. The guide Roger was knowledgable and experienced. Not only was he was able to identify birds, monkeys and plants, he knew where to look for them. There were many hours of travel on this trip but worth the effort.
— Review left March 1, 2019
Truda | Nashport, OH
This trip is all it is described Wonderful ! Enjoyed the entire time.
— Review left February 28, 2019
Donald – Class of 2018 | Binghamton, NY
Costa Rica is an amazing country and we experienced it with a great tour guide who was able to present Costa Rica from one side of the country to the other. It was a marvelous trip and our group left as friends and the trip seemed over far too early. Thank you Roger and our thanks to the wonderful people of Costa Rica.
— Review left February 27, 2019
Deb – Class of 2019 | Eureka, IL
This program was informative and fun. I met many interesting people and learned about biodiversity. Our guide and driver were excellent. The lecturers were well informed and gave interesting talks. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience a different culture and learn about nature.
— Review left February 25, 2019
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Jo | Henrico, VA
This tour gave me an "eyes-on" experience of ecosystems, biodiversity, rain forests, biological corridors, sustainable agriculture, and cooperative sustenance. This is definitely a tour for those interested in saving our planet.
— Review left February 25, 2019
Ralph – Class of 2013 | Black Diamond, WA
If you ever wanted to see tropical rain forests flora, fauna and volcanoes ....this is the trip to take in the winter.
— Review left February 24, 2019
Paul – Class of 2019 | Ogden, UT
If you've never been to Costa Rica (and even if you have) this program is a wonderful eye-opening experience that will give you a taste of the country you would never get on your own.
— Review left February 20, 2019
Elizabeth – Class of 2019 | Grand Haven, MI
WOW! Thank you Road Scholar for giving us the time of our lives. We went outside our comfort zone and always felt safe. Pura Vida!
— Review left February 15, 2019
Debbie – Class of 2015 | Evansville, IN
This program is THE program for experiencing Costa Rica. So many good people everywhere. The amount of wildlife is phenomenal,& our group leader Erick Guzman made sure we saw much of it. It's a trip you dislike seeing come to an end.... many wonderful experiences, forever catalogued in numerous images & videos. Great memories. And I may be back!
— Review left February 13, 2019
Randin – Class of 2017 | Woodstock, GA
This was one of the best trips I have ever been on! Costa Rica was beautiful. The people were so friendly and had so much pride in their country. The trip was full of great adventures - beautiful birds, white water rafting, hanging bridges, a crocodile safari, and the lodging was wonderful. A great guide and bus driver. Better than I expected!!!
— Review left February 9, 2019
Robert – Class of 2018 | The Villages, FL
This is the second Costa Rica program that I have had the pleasure to experience. I also attended "The Taste of Costa Rica" program. Both were excellent.
— Review left February 9, 2019
Jane – Class of 2013 | Moraga, CA
The trip to Costa Rica was a not-to-be missed learning experience. The country is not lush like Hawaii but the diversity is incredible. You may only see one or two of a particular plant, animal or bird but that makes what you do see even more inspiring. And the people are justifiably proud and very welcoming.
— Review left February 6, 2019
Sharon – Class of 2019 | Traverse City, MI
The website is easy to use and provides needed information when trying to decide what trip to take.
— Review left February 5, 2019
Maryanne – Class of 2016 | Alameda, CA
This trip is very informative and fun. Activity level is less strenuous than listed except for the hanging bridges.
— Review left February 3, 2019
Danny – Class of 2016 | Lenexa, KS
The Best of Costa Rica, Exploring Natural Wonders, in January was a perfect time of year to visit Costa Rica, coast to coast. You will experience the food, culture, exotic birds, and animals, and history of this compact and complex country. Our guide was knowledgeable, personable and helpful, and the accommodations were very nice. The physical terrain is beautiful and able to be hiked with a minimum of effort. The wide range of natural forests, plants, and animal life we experienced in the time we were there was amazing. I was not an avid bird watcher before, but now I see why people visit this country just for that reason alone. North Americans who care for the environment and beautiful places share much with in common with Costa Rica.
— Review left February 1, 2019
David – Class of 2019 | Salt Lake Cty, UT
Wonderful trip: nice accommodations, plentiful good food, fascinating ecodiversity and history, welcoming friendly people. The guide was knowledgeable , detailed, funny, organized, and a nice guy who enjoys his job and really knows what he's doing.
— Review left February 1, 2019
Poul – Class of 2019 | Washington, DC
Excellent and diverse program on Costa Rica.
— Review left January 30, 2019
Ellen – Class of 2019 | Fort Mill, SC
I would rate this trip 10 stars if I could! Each day was better than the last, with so many fabulous animals, birds, plants and beautiful locations to explore and learn about at each stop. Our guide and bus driver were both outstanding and made me feel very safe. The food and accommodations ranged from great to exceptional. My only regret? It ended too soon!
— Review left January 29, 2019
James – Class of 2019 | Waxhaw, NC
This was our first group tour and we were not confident that we would like the structure of the group tour. We found this tour to exceed our wildest hopes. Jorge, our group leader, made the program a huge success and the fellow travelers on the trip were wonderful. We gained much more from the tour than if we had gone on our own. We are now convinces that this is the way to travel.
— Review left January 29, 2019
Sandy – Class of 2019 | Cadillac, MI
Fabulous trip if you like monkeys, sloths, iguanas, morning bird walks, crocodiles, white water rafting, crossing hanging bridges in the rainforest, volcanos, beaches, hot springs...!
— Review left January 28, 2019
Bill – Class of 2019 | HUDSON, WI
Costa Rica "Natural Wonders" tour packed in as much as possible and provided a great overview of the tropical in 12 days. I couldn't have asked for anything better!
— Review left January 21, 2019
Rodney – Class of 2015 | Flushing, NY
This should be a must tour visit for any traveler wanting to learn about countries in Central America. Friendly absolute helpful local people. Great food, and great road scholar staff and community. Rodney Benson, Flushing, NY.
— Review left January 18, 2019





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