Cities & Towns
Costa Rica’s capital city of San José is the nation’s political and cultural center, but most tourism bypasses the concrete jungle en route to the real jungle (or rainforest, or river ravine, or beaches, or volcanoes, or…)
But the nation’s cities and small towns are the heart of Costa Rica, and host the infrastructure, hotels, and restaurants that make travel so convenient. Life here is tranquil, and the pace slows even more in beach towns and other tourism hotspots.
Nevertheless, the nearest town is never far away, so even when you’re traipsing through dense jungle, your next meal, medical facilities, and a warm bed are always easy to find.
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez embodies the relaxed atmosphere particular to this stunning region of Costa Rica. The main beach is tranquil and ideal for watersports, making the town a perfect starting point for travelers embarking on scuba diving…
Golfito
Golfito is located in the Southernest part of Costa Rica, on the eastern side of Golfo Dulce, close to Panama. The port enjoyed prosperity at the beginning of the 20th Century with the United Banana Company, and was the only port of any…
Town of Montezuma
The southern Nicoya Peninsula possesses two jewels – the beaches of Mal Pais/Santa Teresa and the community of Montezuma. Both are reached the same way, ferry and car or by plane to Tambor, and both take up the tip of the peninsula…
Liberia
Liberia is the capital and largest city in the Costa Rican province of Guanacaste and is home to the country’s second largest international airport, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Because of its location, it’s…
Golfo Dulce
Those seeking lush pristine rainforests, monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, ocelots and many big cats, as well as anteaters and sloths, to name just a few, should most definitely have Golfo Dulce on their list.
San Isidro
San Isidro is an ideal place to start when venturing into the stunning Talamanca mountain range. Several national parks are located a short drive away from San Isidro, making it the perfect destination for travelers who want to explore...