• Welcome to the Virtual Guide
 

This website has been produced by a Dutch/Costa Rican team with a passion for Costa Rica. It is made in Costa Rica and provides the most actual and reliable information directly from the country. You will find tips and ideas to set out for areas off the beaten track. The website promotes sustainable tourism Kaart van Costa Ricaand development in Costa Rica.






Costa Rica Map This map has been designed especially for this site.

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Guaymí=-kinderen foto Gabriela Hernández
The people
Do you want to eat ‘rice ‘n beans’ or tortilla? Dance the Cumbia or the Devils Dance together with the native Boruca-indians? Tiny Costa Rica gives room to a variety of ethnic groups, each with a different eat-, dance- and music culture. Get to know the cultural diversity of Costa Rica!


Lederschildpad foto Martin van Lokven

Animal Spotting Costa Rica hosts more than 850 species of birds. There are more species of butterflies than in the United States and Canada together! These two little facts say something about the enormous biodiversity in this tiny country. On this site we spotlighted 16 species. We give information about when and where they are best to see. From hummingbirds to whales!


Recommended hotels in:

San José


Sarapiquí


Samara

Montevere

Playa Grande, foto Gabriela Hernández


Nature
Tropical rainforest, mountains over 3500 meter high, smoking volcanoes, savannas, exciting waterfalls: Costa Rica offers the visitor an incredible natural diversity. It is a country for a relaxing stay and for wondering about the exuberance of life in the tropics.


Tortugero, foto Peter Hock

National Parks Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica most known national parks. The country is world famous for the way it conserves its natural wonders. Almost a quarter of the surface is protected. The national parks are the most important turistic attractions. On this site you will find more information about most national parks and reserves.


Ask a question to your personal virtual guide

Via ‘ask a question to your personal Virtual Guide’ you can get information about everything related to travelling in and to Costa Rica. Or advice for example about your itinerary that you composed. Suggestions about the site are welcome!

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