24 Photos That Prove Why You Should Visit Costa Rica

It’s one of the world’s most beautiful countries—a place I’ve traveled to and loved. Not just for its incredible, out-of-this-world natural scenery, but for the friendliness of the people, the surprising foods, and the rise of its LGBTQ-friendless and inclusivity.

There’s a reason so many Americans choose to visit Costa Rica. Below, some of my favorite moments and travel photos from Costa Rica from my visits.

Looking for more Costa Rica travel tips? Check out my guide and other travel blogs from Costa Rica here.

Mercado Centro - San José — The Mercado Centro is a great place for a budget friendly lunch at one of the many small restaurants, Sodas. Chifrijo is a popular dish—a combination of rice, beans, meat (usually pork) and chimichurri

Just a short drive from central San José is the **Poas Volcano** — the world’s largest active volcano crater

Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica — Tropical animals are easily spotted in the Manuel Antonio National Park

costa-rica-words-phrases — Nearby Manuel Antonio – one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas in Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica — Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful (and popular) tourist destinations

Crocodiles in Costa Rica - Road Trip — Don’t swim in rivers unless you know they’re free of alligators!

Getting Around Costa Rica — Costa Rica’s most touristic travel routes are often well-paved and easy to navigate

san-jose-colonial-architecture — Old world architecture is found throughout the towns & cities

poas-volcan — So much of Costa Rica just feels like you’re in a giant rainforest (and most times you are)

costa-rica-real-dreams — With beaches on both coasts, there are plenty of beautiful beachside places worth visiting

tropical-fruits-costa-rica-san-jose — Tropical fruits are everywhere in Costa Rica

street-food-costarica — Street food is often served on banana leaves

quepos-marina-restaurant — Alongside traditional Costa Rican foods, you’ll find contemporary takes on the classics

costa-rica-money — Costa Rica has the world’s most beautiful currency (and colorful)

postres — Costa Ricans have a pretty big sweet tooth; you’ll find sweets and desert shops everywhere

Shiva Paudel says:

26 July 2019 at 3:27 AM

We often have clients from Costa Rica and they share us their travel pics and all. They suggest us to be in that countryside especially those islands and admire true biodiversity.

Loved your work. Hope you will also share some of Nepal in the future.

John Flemming says:

31 July 2019 at 1:59 AM

Nice Post. Coataric a is Famous for Coffe Beans.

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