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Wonderful Costa Rica
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items This board uncovers the rich biodiversity, distinctive landmarks, and unforgettable adventures awaiting you in this tropical paradise. From serene coffee farms and captivating landscapes to thrilling rainforest excursions and local markets brimming w...
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Eat and Drink
Nature
Architecture
Animals
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This was a fun experience! We not only learned about the history of chocolate and how it is made from the bean to the bar, we tasted plenty. We got lucky and were joined by a few monkeys, too!
Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Chocolate Experience Tour
We chose this experience after days of rain and the inability to go to Manuel Antonio park for the tour there. This seemed like a good way to stay relatively dry and still visit the rain forest and see some wildlife. The views were amazing from the t...
Jaco Beach: Pacific Aerial Tram at Rainforest Adventures
Explore the wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park with expert nature guides by your side, ready to enhance your understanding of the incredible environment around you. The trail you’ll venture along is smooth, scenic, and loops through the park, ma...
From Jaco: Full-Day Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
I enjoyed this tour on Thanksgiving Day during my visit.
Led by enthusiastic biologists, uncover a hidden urban ecosystem thriving within the city. Encounter native sloths, vibrant birds, colorful butterflies, and an array of plants and insects livi...
San Jose: Walking Nature Tour with Sloths, Birds, and Trees
I loved this tour through the markets of San Jose and to other sights downtown. It was informative and fun, plus we were able to taste some authentic foods and coffee as well as cook some things at the end of the tour in a mini cooking class. This wa...
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
This animal refuge is just an easy Uber ride away. I enjoyed seeing the wildlife that is there as rescues. Some were injured, others had been pets that were turned in and were incapable of surviving in the wild.
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
My friend did the hike but I felt like it would be too much for me and the shoes I had, especially after the rain which makes things slippery. I really enjoyed learning about the history of coffee and how it is roasted processed into my favorite drin...
Hacienda La Chimba
Great hike and park area. The hike is on the harder side! I made it more than half way up and decided to head back down. Friends made it to the waterfall. I still found the views amazing even without the waterfall at the top.
Montañas de Cariblanco
A nice museum in Sabana Park in San José. It is free to enter. I especially enjoyed the outdoor sculptures.
Costa Rican Art Museum
They have tours of the theatre which I did not have the opportunity to do. I did, however, attend a symphony performance there which was fantastic. The theatre is stunning!
National Theater of Costa Rica
The absolute best day of my stay in Costa Rica was the day I took the bus/Uber combo to this place. The views on hike were rewarding. The coffee was delicious. The lunch was one of the best meals I had in CR. The pools were relaxing, with incredible ...
Termales Hacienda Orosi
Eat and Drink
I went for coffee and dessert but they have a full menu of delicious looking things! My passionfruit pie was amazing!
Dulce Junio Café
Great coffee! I also had a chicken biscuit with a little side salad
Franco Nunciatura
Delicious Peruvian food! I enjoyed a great meal with friends and we all had a passion fruit pisco sour. Yum! Higly recommend this spot for good, authentic Peruvian food.
Estación Ceviche
I stopped in for a dessert on Thanksgiving and got an AMAZING walnut tart. It got me a little bit closer to an American Thanksgiving dessert.
L'Avenue
A fantastic dining experience in the Sabana neighborhood. The setting was really nice and the food was excellent. First, an aperitif of guava with sugared sunflower seeds to drop into it. Then, a fresh watermelon juice before they brought out my firs...
Enboca
Delicious ceviche and pisco sour in this neighborhood Peruvian restaurant
Esquinita Inka Cocina Peruana
Nature
Costa Rica's Natural Beauty is incredible and never ending.
A picturesque red barn with a green roof rests among vibrant, green fields and trees near Orosí, Costa Rica, encircled by white fences. Gentle rolling hills and a cloudy sky create a peaceful and idyllic pastoral setting.
Coffee Farm by Leslie Brashear
A vivid red flower with pointed petals is captured against a dark background in Costa Rica, its delicate stamen standing out prominently. The stark contrast between the vibrant red of the petals and the deep shadows enhances the flower's intricate de...
Tropical Red Petals by Leslie Brashear
A vibrant red barn sits against a backdrop of lush green fields and distant hills, surrounded by a pristine white fence that accentuates the idyllic countryside. Overhanging tree branches gracefully frame the scene, creating a natural border that add...
Red Barn by Leslie Brashear
Hanging delicately from wooden beams, the vibrant pink orchid flowers sway gently in the warm breeze at a tranquil farm in Orosí, Costa Rica. The blurred outlines of misty mountains in the background create a picturesque contrast, allowing the orchid...
Hanging Orchids by Leslie Brashear
A tall plant in Costa Rica stands gracefully, its bright green leaves creating a striking contrast with the vibrant purple flowers that crown it. Set against a lush, blurred green background, the scene exudes tranquility. Sunlight filters gently thro...
Purple Beauty by Leslie Brashear
A clear, flowing stream in Costa Rica winds through lush greenery and over smooth rocks. The vibrant foliage frames the water, reflecting the rich shades of green, while the gentle current creates a soothing sound as it cascades over the stones. Sunl...
Water Flowing by Leslie Brashear
Pineapples are stacked in a large wooden crate at the Pavas Market in San José, Costa Rica, highlighting their vibrant yellow and green hues. The rustic wood adds a natural touch, enhancing the display of tropical fruits. Their spiky crowns and color...
Pineapples for Sale by Leslie Brashear
Bright red and green coffee cherries hang from a branch surrounded by lush green leaves. The vibrant colors contrast with the darker, blurred background, highlighting the ripeness of the fruit. Each cherry, a symbol of Costa Rica's rich coffee cultur...
Coffee Fruit by Leslie Brashear
A large, lush tree in Costa Rica with expansive branches rises majestically above the dense, vibrant green tropical plants below. The canopy stretches wide, offering shade and a sense of tranquility to the lively undergrowth. Bright red flowers peppe...
Tropical Tree and Plants by Leslie Brashear
Amid the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica, vibrant pink and green leaves intertwine in a lush tropical plant, creating a striking display of color and texture. The sunlight filters gently through the dense canopy, accentuating the intricate veins and ...
Tropical Leaves by Leslie Brashear
A close-up view captures green cacao pods hanging gracefully from a sturdy tree branch in Costa Rica. The pods, with their textured, ridged surfaces, showcase shades of green that vary from pale to deep tones, hinting at their growth stages. Behind t...
Cacao Pods by Leslie Brashear
Vibrant green foliage dominates the scene, with a variety of leaves showcasing intricate patterns and serrated edges. Dewdrops glisten on the leaves, indicating a recent rain shower. The interplay of light and moisture creates a shimmering effect, en...
Tropical Rain Forest by Leslie Brashear
Amidst this verdant paradise, a vibrant red ginger flower stands tall, its striking, spiraled petals catching the light. The bold crimson hue contrasts vividly with the surrounding lush green foliage, drawing the eye to its intricate beauty. Tiny dro...
Ginger Flower by Leslie Brashear
The vibrant red flower, with its intricate and layered petals, stands out brilliantly against the lush green backdrop. Each petal possesses a glossy sheen, reflecting the gentle sunlight filtering through the rainforest canopy. Its bold coloration an...
Red Tropical Flower by Leslie Brashear
Tall palm trees in Jaco, Costa Rica, with vivid green fronds, sway gently against a darkened sky, creating a dramatic contrast in the tropical setting. The deep gray tones of the atmosphere emphasize the vibrant greenery, highlighting the resilience ...
Palms in the Storm by Leslie Brashear
A diverse collection of small, colorful pebbles is scattered closely together, showcasing various shades of brown, red, gray, and black. The stones vary in size and shape, creating a textured and natural surface. Each pebble seems to tell its own sto...
Rocky beach by Leslie Brashear
A stretch of deserted beach in Jaco, Costa Rica is highlighted by a line of horse hoof prints leading toward an overcast horizon. Dark clouds loom above, casting a moody atmosphere over the scene, with distant hills peeking through the mist. The rhyt...
Tracks in the Sand by Leslie Brashear
Architecture
The architecture in San José and nearby coffee farms represents the old and the new
A striking architectural scene in San José, Costa Rica showcases a modern, angular stadium accompanied by an adjacent tall building. The intricate latticework of the structure's roof is highlighted in a dramatic black-and-white contrast, emphasizing ...
National Stadium by Leslie Brashear
A beautifully ornate dome of the cathedral in San José, Costa Rica features intricate patterns in shades of green and gold, surrounded by colorful stained glass windows. The ceiling's design elegantly combines geometric shapes with floral motifs, cre...
Cathedral Dome by Leslie Brashear
A vibrant red and white building with multiple stories stands proudly on a busy corner, its lower level lined with bustling shops and cafes. The energy of San José, Costa Rica, comes alive in this urban scene, as pedestrians move between storefronts ...
Busy San Jose Street by Leslie Brashear
The wooden doors of the old church creak open slowly, unveiling a peaceful garden and a quaint house framed perfectly by the arched stone entrance. The warm, earthy tones of the arched doorway blend harmoniously with the surrounding scenery, inviting...
Historical Church in Costa Rica by Leslie Brashear
Animals
If you are lucky, you will see many amazing birds and other fauna in the jungles, parks and coffee farms
A peaceful landscape at a coffee farm in Orosí, Costa Rica showcases a grazing African Watusi in a lush, green pasture with mist-covered mountains in the background. The Watusi, with its striking curved horns, blends seamlessly into the pastoral scen...
Watusi by Leslie Brashear
A capuchin monkey is perched on a sturdy branch, its nimble fingers clutching a ripe cacao pod. Its curious gaze shifts momentarily as it nibbles on the pod, savoring the sweet taste within. The surrounding foliage, an array of dense, green leaves, f...
Monkey Eating Cacao by Leslie Brashear