Local tips from Gonzalo
Travel guides
Gonzalo’s favorite things to do in each destination, from hot springs to quiet beaches. Read up, then add the places you like to your trip.
Northern lowlands · ArenalLa Fortuna
A small town at the foot of Arenal Volcano, surrounded by rainforest, rivers, and hot springs. Give it at least two or three nights: there’s a lot to see.Read the guide
Central PacificJacó
The closest beach to the airport: surf, sunsets, and a lively little town.Read the guide
Central Pacific · QueposManuel Antonio
Rainforest that meets the beach: monkeys, sloths, and white-sand coves around one of Costa Rica’s best-loved national parks.Read the guide
Southern CaribbeanPuerto Viejo
Reggae, rice and beans, and jungle all the way down to the sand. The Caribbean side runs on its own slower rhythm.Read the guide
GuanacasteTamarindo
Golden beaches, big sunsets, and an easygoing beach town with restaurants for every taste.Read the guide