Top 10 Places to Visit in Costa Rica

top ten places to visit in Costa Rica from jaw-dropping scenery to teeming flora and fauna to the beautiful and bustling city streets welcome to the Globetrotter where today we shall be looking into the top ten must-see locations while visiting the stunning and tropical Costa Rica [Music] before we begin be sure to subscribe in order to stay tuned for even more content down the road in today's video we shall be looking at some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer locations and sights that cannot be missed if you happen to be visiting on vacation number 10 San Jose a perfect starting point for any Costa Rican adventure surrounded on all fronts with lush green valleys and towering mountains we have the capital and largest city of Costa Rica San Jose a beautifully modern city San Jose is a bustling metropolitan location filled with plenty of shops and restaurants ready to serve some delicious local cuisines the city also hosts an active nightlife along with a growing art scene the city of San Jose is also situated upon a plateau which is located within the heart of the country making this capital city an excellent central hub for those exploring other destinations throughout Costa Rica [Music] number nine coño negra Wildlife Refuge do you love birds well then this is the place for you this swampy wildlife refuge houses thousands of species of water birds including chubby Roos storks cormorants ducks and Roseate spoonbills this avian paradise is located near la fortuna where you'll also notice an abundance of aquatic creatures as you stroll along side the Canio lake and Frio River home to large crocodiles and prowling Jaguars these wetlands offer a wide variety of diverse life down to the smallest turtles and the laziest of sloths if you are visiting between the months of January to April though you may want to skip the cono Negro as it dries out and many of the creatures who call it home move to other locations visitors also highly praised the staff of the refuge for being welcoming and knowledgeable of the area's many critters they also recommend packing some bug spray [Music] [Music] number eight Arenal Volcano standing over 1600 meters tall well over the jungles north of San Jose the Arenal Volcano remains arguably Costa Rica's biggest tourist attraction and for good reason a perfect location for those who love the outdoors the entire area surrounding the volcano is speckled with roaring waterfalls with plenty of hiking trails and bridle paths that zigzag around the colossal mound hosting raging river rapids primed for whitewater rafting as well as swinging wire bridges that allow for a close-up encounter with the toucans and sloths it'd be easier to list the activities you couldn't do along this volcano that being said do be careful arenal it's actually still one of the most active calderas across all of Central America number seven PACU far from the foggy rainforests lies Jaco a picturesque town filled with shops restaurants and beachfront hotels it is also the closest beachside retreat to the nation's capital San Jose surfers in particular should head over to Hermosa and Hestia Rios Estes sprawling Shores for the best waves around but if calm beaches are more your speed then consider checking out Playa Montes and Playa Blanca which are two of the more popular beaches among locals however you spend the day though be sure to save energy for the city's active nightlife which is known for its adults-only activities there is one downside however that some visitors have had and that is the crowded city scene but if you don't mind the noise or the crowd while on your trip then Jaco is the place to see number six Monteverde cloud forest reserve established in 1972 the Monteverde cloud forest reserve encompasses lush green mountains which in turn houses the cloud forest blending the sky and jungle into one it houses an impressive assortment of flora and fauna with over 2,500 species of plants and hundreds of animals birds alone include 400 unique species located in central Costa Rica the Monteverde cloud Forest Reserve is one of the country's most frequented tourist destinations because of this the reserve also accommodates a serpentarium broad pond bat jungle and butterfly gardens there are even suspension bridges and zip lines for some fun and unique ways to move about number five tabacon hot springs if you're already making your way and visiting number eight on this list then you may as well take the time for a nice and relaxing pit stop with the taba cones luxurious thermal springs it may cost a pretty penny for access but it's more than worth it for a once-in-a-lifetime experience containing serene flowing waterfalls and mineral rich natural springs while being enveloped with lush tropical foliage but the distinguished hot springs and renowned spa treatments that will have you swooning visitors praise the location for its relaxing and beautiful setting along with hosting such great facilities a little tip to bring some water shoes to make moving between pools all the easier number four Manuel Antonio National Park being Costa Rica's smallest National Park you would think you'd be the last to pop up on any travel list but the Manuel Antonio National Park also happens to be the country's most visited due mainly to its quick and easy access from San Jose located on Costa Rica's mid Pacific coast near the city of quipus what Manuel Antonio lacks in quantity it more than delivers in quality boasting an eclectic array of diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore including lush rainforests white sandy beaches and beautiful eye catching coral reefs [Music] number three wanna cost a province known as Costa Rica's Gold Coast Guanacaste is one of the nation's most unique destinations to visit this region is known for its sunny savannas and broad range of diverse environments peppered along the coast you'll find white sand beaches accompanied by hotels and remote fishing villages alike traveling further inland you'll be met with a thriving cowboy culture which has been flourishing since the 19th century during the Spanish colonial rule other spectacular finds would include the pristine palm covered Playa Cabrillo beach as well as the Ring cone de la vieja national park basically no matter what your preference you are bound to find something to enjoy [Music] number two la paz waterfall gardens short for peace waterfall la paz at first glance may look like a secluded and quiet oasis but upon closer inspection you'll soon find that this sliver of rainforest is stirring with activity with croaking frogs and fluttering butterflies to distant and lurking Jaguars and spider monkeys high up in the canopy there is no shortage of unique and fascinating life here nature seekers should truly rejoice as the gardens host five flowing waterfalls colorful orchids and a seemingly endless green canopy sky many travelers have la paz on their must-see list while visiting Costa Rica describing an incredible scenery as well as applauding the gardens staff number one alajuela managing to avoid the hustle and bustle of San Jose's more well-known setting la la la la' stands as a staple of Costa Rican history the second largest colonial city within the country a LOF whele is nestled within the vibrant peaks of the awe-inspiring Central Valley deeply rooted within history and with a proud political and national past the location rose to fame as a committed hot pot for revolutionary and patriotic sentiment being the hometown of the national hero Juan santamaría the heart of the city is a beautiful blend of ornate Baroque facades such as the breathtaking la Agana Church all the while the towering peaks of the poas volcano controls the horizon being one of the world's best locations for greater viewing do you agree with the selection pick for this list have any recommended sites of your own let us know down in the comments and don't forget to subscribe and hit the 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Published: Sun Jul 05 2020