Regions

Costa Rica by travel region, from the Caribbean and Central Valley to Guanacaste, the Nicoya Peninsula and the Southern Pacific. Use these guides to choose where to base each part of your trip.

Malpais | Southern Nicoya

Mal Pais

Mal Pais, a small town extends to the border of Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. Set on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, it…
Santa Teresa | Southern Nicoya

Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa, a small town, situated in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Sitting on the western edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, this tiny town started…
Puerto Jimenez | Southern Pacific

Puerto Jimenez

Puerto Jimenez, a colorful town, is situated on the Osa Peninsula’s southeastern coast. Nestled adjacent to the rich waters of the Golfo Dulce, this…
Ojochal | Southern Pacific

Ojochal Town

Situated on the south central of Costa Rica, the town of Ojochal offers plenty of opportunities to its travelers including different types of services,…
Golfito | Southern Pacific

Golfito Town

Situated on a small gulf surrounded by densely forested hills, Golfito is a tranquil small port city. Along the Golfito Bay backed against steep…
Southern Pacific | Uvita

Uvita Town

Uvita is a small town, located north of Ojochal and just 17 km south of Dominical. This town consists a few dirt roads, guesthouses,…
Drake Bay | Southern Pacific

Drake Bay Town

Drake Bay Town is nestled amongst the largest and most biologically diverse section of lowland rainforest in Central Ameria. This magical place is named…
Dominical | Southern Pacific

Dominical Town

Dominical, a beach-front town, is located in Bahia Ballena de Osa district in the province o Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It is nestled about 27…
Central Valley | Turrialba

Turrialba Town

Turrialba is nestled among the abundant green mountains of the Central Valley, Costa Rica. This picturesque little town is well known for its rich…
Central Valley | Escazú

Escazú Town

Situated in between looming volcanic mountain chains and green grassy foothills, Escazú is just 12 km from San José and just 5 km west of…
Central Valley | Grecia

Grecia Town

Situated about 43 km northwest of San Jose (the capital of Costa Rica), Grecia is a medium sized town with a mild climate…
Central Valley | San Jose Province

San Jose Town

Founded in 1737, the capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose is located in the Central Valley. Today this place is a sprawling metropolis…
Alajuela Province | Central Valley

Alajuela Town

In Costa Rica, Alajuela is the second largest city and it is adoringly nicknamed as ‘the city of Mangoes’. Alajuela town is also renowned…
Northwest | Playa Negra

Playa Negra Town

Playa Negra town is located on the Northwest Pacific Coast, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. To reach this beach town, it takes less than a two-hour…
Northwest | Tamarindo

Tamarindo Beach Town

Tamarindo beach town is situated on the central west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. It was once a quiet fishing hamlet and later evolved…
Northwest | Samara

Samara Beach Town

Samara is a small sunny beach town with pristine beaches and amazing natural beauty. It is set in Guanacaste province, along the southern Pacific…
Hermosa | Northwest

Playa Hermosa Town

The beach town of Hermosa runs from north to south along its beachfront and toward the south it is becoming more sparsely populated. Playa…
Northwest | Playas del Coco

Playa del Coco Town

Situated approximately 20 miles from the city of Liberia, Costa Rica, Playas del Coco town is one of the oldest beach town. As it has…