Provinces of Costa Rica

Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces: San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limón. Guides here explain what each province is known for and its main destinations.

Guanacaste Province | Hot Springs | Northern Mountains Hotels

Blue River Resort And Hot Springs

Are you in search of a place to enjoy your summer wanting to experience something new something different? Well then Blue River Resort And…
Guanacaste Province | Hotels

Hotel Borinquen Resort And Spa

One of the most romantic places to celebrate your honeymoon, a wedding reception or a luxurious vacation with friends and family. The Hot Springs Spa at…
Hotels | Puntarenas Province | Southern Nicoya Peninsula Eco Lodges

Beiji Flor Resort

Are you planning for a holiday or a venue for a wedding or perhaps your in search of a place just to relax some…
Hotels | Puntarenas Province

Hotel Belmar

A place that makes you feel at home provides you with all the comforts and also exquisite in it’s beauty is the Belmar Hotel. The Belmar family are the owners and operators of…
Puntarenas Province | Southern Nicoya

The Beach Towns of the Southern Nicoya Peninsula

Costa Rica is a Central American country situated on the coasts of the Panama, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea and has the Nicaragua on its…
Islands | Marine Reserve | Osa Peninsula | Puntarenas Province | Scuba Spots

Caño Island Marine Reserve

Caño Island is one of the very best scuba diving spots in Costa Rica, and avid divers who visit the country will usually make…
Accommodation | Eco Lodges | Heredia Province | Northern Mountains Eco Lodges

Selva Verde

Dubbed as more than just a lodge or rainforest reserve retreat, Selva Verde is a 500 acre paradise which offers its patrons a…
Cartago Province | Eco Lodges

Hacienda Tayutic

Hacienda Tayutic is an unpretentious and unassuming little Tayutic Valley gem, which offers guests a natural rural style experience and comfortable stay options. Housed…
Caribbean | Limon Province | Puerto Viejo | Surfing

Salsa Brava: Surfing and More

Surfing predominantly makes a significant portion of Costa Rica’s tourism industry and Salsa Brava is one place in this coastal country that keeps surfers…
Central Valley | Heredia Province

Barva: Heredia’s Pride

The city of Barva is known to be one of the oldest cities in the whole of Costa Rica and is located in the…
Biological Reserves | Guanacaste Province | Northwest | Nosara | Sea Turtles | Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife Tours

Ostional Wildlife Refuge

The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is world-famous for being the biggest nesting ground of mainly olive ridley turtles as well as leatherback and pacific green…
Beaches | Puntarenas Province | Southern Pacific

Pavones: Costa Rica’s Tranquil Town

Pavones is a well-loved and popular town even if it’s practically hard to reach compared to Playa Jaco and Tamarindo. Taking advantage of it…
Central Valley | San Jose Province

Night Life: Party the Costa Rican Way!

Clubbing in Costa Rica is one mesmerizing way adults can enjoy the night life in this country where people are always festive, happy and…
Beaches | Guanacaste Province | Northwest | Nosara

Nosara: Costa Rica’s Hidden Tropical Treasure

The beaches of Nosara are known to be one of the best kept secrets of Costa Rica. This place in this majestic coastal country…
Biking | Caribbean | Central Valley | San Jose Province

Biking in Costa Rica

Biking in Costa Rica lets you explore the lush forests, abundant wildlife and the pristine beaches in a way riding in cars and buses…
Central Pacific | Central Valley | San Jose Province

Zip Line Tours in Costa Rica

Getting a thrill out of exploring Costa Rica is one thing but zip lining your way through this country is another. Be it 60…
Accommodation | Central Valley | San Jose Province

Full Moon Party: Costa Rica’s Lunar Festivity

Yes, you got it right: Costa Ricans hold a full moon party every time the white, mesmerizing, waning orb in the night sky appears…
Guanacaste Province | Northwest

Samara: Not Your Average Beach in Costa Rica

Formerly known as a thriving fishing and farming village, the city of Samara used to be a well-kept secret among the upper class living…