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Costa Rica

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Costa Rica

Pura vida, in the wild.

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Costa Rica put its army’s budget into national parks half a century ago, and the dividends swing through the trees: sloths, toucans and monkeys across a quarter of the country under protection. Volcanoes steam politely, zip lines thread the cloud forest, and both coasts offer surf.

“Pura vida” is the national philosophy and an accurate itinerary: adventure mornings, wildlife afternoons, hot-spring evenings. For UAE families seeking something genuinely different — green, wild, safe and friendly — this is the answer.

Where to go

Finding your Costa Rica

Arenal

The perfect-cone volcano and its hot springs.

Monteverde

Hanging bridges through the cloud forest.

Manuel Antonio & the Pacific

Sloths above the beach, surf beyond.

Seasons

When to go

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Things to experience

Moments worth flying for

Canopy zip lines

The sport Costa Rica invented, above the treetops.

Wildlife night walks

Red-eyed frogs and kinkajous by torchlight.

Hot-spring evenings

Volcano-heated rivers under the stars.

Where to stay

Styles that suit

Eco-lodges

Sustainability pioneers with howler-monkey alarm clocks.

Volcano-view resorts

Arenal framed from your bath.

We recommend specific hotels once we know your dates and party — availability and rates are always confirmed by a specialist.

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Costa Rica, in pictures

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