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From spotting howler monkeys in the rainforest to watching professional surfers along the beach, there are loads of activities for travelers to Costa Rica. Whether you’re traveling solo, on your honeymoon, or with a bachelorette group, we’ve rounded up the top 10 things to do on your next trip to this Central American country. 1.…
Costa Rica features a diverse landscape that includes tropical rainforests and rugged beaches. Its steep cliffs, good surfing conditions, stunning volcanoes, rich wildlife, and gorgeous sunsets are just a few factors that make it a top travel destination. Luckily, that natural beauty also extends to the country’s hotels. The beautiful properties stretch from the Guanacaste…
Playitas Beach in Manuel Antonio Travelers flock to Costa Rica for its flora, fauna, and, of course, beaches. Thanks to its two distinct coastlines, a visitor could return to the country year after year and still uncover something new on every trip. Whether you’re hoping to catch some waves, go deep-sea fishing, or practice your…
Costa Rica is one of Central America’s smallest countries, but it’s home to hundreds of habitats — from lush rainforests to beautiful white-sand beaches. The country’s many ecosystems make it possible to go hiking, surfing, zip-lining, horseback riding, waterfall rappelling (you get the idea…) in a single trip. And when each vacation day brings the…
Escaping to a tropical beach destination with your loved one is innately romantic. Make that destination Costa Rica, a Central American country bursting with lush rainforests, hot springs, and teeming wildlife, and your romance reset is all but guaranteed. And while Costa Rica’s laid-back cool factor is well known, you could always go a step…
Family reunions, bachelor parties, and college gal pal getaways are certainly fun, but finding a destination that offers enough to keep all travelers happy (and isn’t too remote), plus accommodations that are geared toward groups can be tricky. Fear not, though, we’ve rounded up the eight best vacation destinations for large groups so you can…
Though it’s hardly a secret these days, there’s something about Costa Rica that exudes a certain cool factor. Maybe it’s the laid-back surfer and yogi scene drawing expats from around the world or the local pura vida way of life. Or, perhaps it’s the eco-friendly rustic charm, the exotic birds and wildlife, the ruggedly beautiful…
Sometimes a hotel is just a hotel — a place to rest your head and freshen up — but other times it’s an airplane with bunk beds or a lighthouse with a hot tub or an igloo with mesmerizing ice sculptures. In other words, there are hotels that are destinations in and of themselves. The…
Beach at the Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat Active volcanoes, dense rain forests, pristine beaches, and crashing surf — when it comes to tropical getaways, Costa Rica just might have it all. Oyster.com has been all over the world, and time and time again we find ourselves returning to this special place, in part because…
The 727 Fuselage Home at the Hotel Costa Verde If you stumble upon an airplane in the jungle, you’re either on the set of Lost — or lucky enough to have booked the Fuselage Suite at Hotel Costa Verde in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. A vintage Boeing 727 airframe, once owned by South Africa Air,…
