Costa Rica

Best for: Jungle, Tropical, Rain, Forest, Adventure, Nature Only, Wellness, Chill, Family Friendly, Peaceful, Authentic, Diving, Hiking, Volcanic

Jungle, beaches, and a culture built around pura vida. Rainforests, sloths, and surf—Costa Rica packs nature and adventure into a small, peaceful country.

Manuel Antonio for beach and wildlife; Monteverde for cloud forest; Arenal for volcanoes and hot springs. Rent a 4x4 for the rough roads. Green season (May–Nov) means rain but fewer people and lush green.