Costa Rica
Holidays in Costa Rica - Holiday homes to rent in Costa Rica
Having a wider variety of species of birds than all of Europe or North America, an abundance of tropical sun-bathed beaches and a wildly diverse habitat, it’s little wonder that 27% of Costa Rica is protected. Here you can experience dramatic volcanoes, cloud forests and multiple streams, or sample the world-class restaurants, museums and theatres of vibrant capital city, San JosÈ.
Holiday homes to rent in Costa Rica - Central Pacific Coast
Some of the country's best-known beaches are in this region. Costa Ricans have a phrase - pura vida - meaning 'pure life', to describe the country and this is perfectly encapsulated along the Pacific coastline. The tiny fishing hamlet of Montezuma nestles among pretty coves, from Tarcoles bridge nature loving travellers can observe alligators, while surfers and party people favour Jaco. The azure Pacific waters attract all manner of water sport activities and the national parks (such as Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio) often include beach walks, volleyball and horse riding to their list of attractions.
Central Valley boasts a near-perfect climate, working coffee plantations, perennially green savannahs and the capital city, San Jose. Visitors to San Jose will enjoy its energy, vibrant nightlife, casinos, good restaurants and museums. Excitingly, there are also two drive-up volcanoes, Poas and Irazu, towering above sea level.
Osa Peninsula, A biologically diverse area attracting more than 350 species of birds (including macaws, toucans, and parrots), not to mention monkeys and sloths, visitors have a selection of activities to suit all tastes. The small village of Cabo Matapalo is one of the most beautiful, pristine and remote areas in Costa Rica, renowned for being a great surf spot and travellers with an inclination for climbing can scale the inside of a strangler fig tree. The region includes multiple protected sites such as Corcovado National Park, primary rain forest and miles of spectacular rocky points.