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Traveling Costa Rica in 2026
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items Here is a list of the places that I want to travel in Costa Rica in 2026. Some of these will be spread out, while others might be grouped together. I will continue to add to this list as I think of more awesome places to visit!
Isla San Lucas is known for the penitentiary that was for all men. It is now closed; however, they do offer tours of the facilities.
San Lucas Island · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Isla Caballo is well known for being a birdwatcher's paradise and I would like to capture some amazing photos of so many different birds!
Costa Rican Island Deemed Bird Watchers Paradise: The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Isla Venado is another option to stay at when we travel to Isla San Lucas. It is nearby and has some stunning views!
Playa Albina · XWRX+364 Isla Venado, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
I absolutely LOVE to kayak! In Golfito, you will find one of the very few tropical fjords in the world and you can go on a kayak excursion to take in the amazing beauty!
Kayak Osa Costa Rica · Near Avenida 10, Provincia de Puntarenas, Golfito, 60701, Costa Rica
Osa Wild offers a wide variety of tours in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. I have to say that the bioluminescence and the mangrove tours are right up my alley.
Osa Wild · PJ-Carate, main street, Provincia de Puntarenas, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
I have some friends that are in Montezuma, Costa Rica that I have not been able to visit yet. I'd really love to check out that area as I have never been there before.
Playa Montezuma · Ruta Nacional Treciaria 624, Puntarenas Province, Montezuma Beach, Costa Rica
This area in Montezuma, Costa Rica looks right up my alley for taking photo's! What gorgeous views and come on, that beach looks awesome!
Reserva Natural Absoluta Nicolas Wessberg · MW7R+RR3, Puntarenas Province, Montezuma, Costa Rica
I have wanted to see the Poas Volcano for quite a while. What an amazing experience this will be!
Poás Volcano · Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
One of the things that you will find a lot of in Costa Rica are gorgeous waterfalls. I found this as I was adding another place to visit. Wow does this look amazing!!!
Catarata del Toro · km norte de la iglesia, 6, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica
Want to see some gorgeous waterfalls in Costa Rica? Yes please! I absolutely HAD to add this one to my list!
Cañon Toro Amarillo (cataratas quebrada la gata) · 7P3F+WGR, Provincia de Alajuela, Sarchí, Costa Rica
As a lot of us know, Costa Rica is very well known for their coffee and chocolate. I've been on a coffee and chocolate tour in another area and I'm curious on how this one is set up. Plus, they have a waterfall nearby!
Tio Jose Coffee Tour · Alajuela Province, San Miguel, 20506, Costa Rica
While I have been to Sarchi, Costa Rica previously, I do want to go back. This store is absolutely amazing AND you can see them paint the ox carts on sight!
Mercado de Artesanía, Sarchi · Av. Central, Provincia de Alajuela, Sarchí, Costa Rica
I think it would be so cool to see the Turrialba Volcano up closer. I've seen it while driving on the highway, but we didn't have enough time to stop and see it.
Turrialba Volcano · Cartago Province, Turrialba, Costa Rica
One of my childhood friends was visiting and discovered this gem. If you are wanting to walk across some hanging bridges and see stunning waterfalls, Rainmaker in Quepos, Costa Rica is one of the places that I want to check out really badly! I think ...
Rainmaker · Red Vial Cantonal 100, Puntarenas Province, Parrita, Costa Rica
These are some of the gorgeous waterfalls that are near Rainmaker. I think this would be an excellent combination to see during the same trip in Quepos, Costa Rica!
San Antonio Waterfalls - Eco Paradise · GRX8+4QR, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Going on a mangrove boat tour in Costa Rica has been on my bucket list. Whether I do a motorized boat or a kayak, that has yet to be decided. This motorized boat tour looks lovely and is definitely a contender for my wish list while visiting Quepos, ...
Mangrove Boat Tour · de, The boarding pier is in front of the "Kayak Lodge", across the street, Route 34 50 meters before the hotel, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Damas, 60601, Costa Rica
I have been wanting to see some of the Nauyaca waterfalls for quite a while now. The Cataratas Nauyaca waterfalls are near Dominical, Costa Rica which is about an hour away from where I live. I definitely want to make this trip this year!
Cataratas Nauyaca · Dominical - San Isidro PZ, San José Province, Pérez Zeledón, 11909, Costa Rica
Mariposario Casa Alegria, also known as the Butterfly Dome, is located in Canaan, Costa Rica. This is about 40 minutes from my house and I have wanted to do a photo shoot of the different butterflies for quite a while now. 2026 is the year to embrace...
Mariposario Casa Alegría, the Butterfly Dome · San José Province, Canaán, Canaán Rivas, 11901, Costa Rica