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Guapiles

[caption id="attachment_23221" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Lunch[/caption] Guapiles (Limon)  Known as the ‘country’s gateway to the Caribbean Coast and Central Highlands’, the village of Guapiles will warmly welcome your group with several different shopping, eating, and lodging opportunities. This spot is close to many different national parks and ecological reserves, so it is typically always…
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Braulio Carrillo National Park  

[caption id="attachment_23213" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Rainforest[/caption] Braulio Carrillo National Park  (Heredia and San Jose) Located within both the Heredia and San Jose Provinces, the gorgeous and expansive Braulio Carrillo National Park will provide your group with unforgettable views, activities, and ecological knowledge. Covering 117,300 acres, Braulio Carrillo consists of equal parts virgin rainforest and…
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Alajuela

Alajuela (Alajuela) The second largest city in Costa Rica after San Jose and capital of the Alajuela district, your next stop is a cultural gem your group is going to love. In Alajuela, students will find classic Central Valley beauty, cultural insights into day to day life, and an interesting Costa Rican history lesson to…
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Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park [caption id="attachment_23139" align="alignright" width="425"] Arenal Volcano[/caption] Arenal Volcano National Park is a northern Costa Rican must see, a massive expanse of land (29,692-acre) that holds iconic hot springs, an active volcano, and extremely diverse wildlife populations. Located near La Fortuna within the Alajuela Province, Arenal Volcano National Park, while impressively huge…
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Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park (Puntarenas) Though this national park is the smallest in the country it is certainly not one to pass over, Manuel Antonio being one of the most biologically diverse and scenically beautiful places in Costa Rica. Here on the central Pacific coast just south of Quepos (132 km away from San Jose)…
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Dairy Farm at Poas Volcano National Park

Dairy Farm at Poas Volcano National Park On your way through Poas Volcano National Park, you should definitely make time for a stop at the dairy farm at the Poas Volcano Lodge, this spot allowing guests an inside look at Costa Rican dairy farming. Here on the farm, your group can get involved in milk…
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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort (Alajuela) [caption id="attachment_23180" align="alignright" width="425"] Hot Springs Arenal[/caption] Whether your group wants to spend the night or just visit for a day, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort will be your number one Arenal hot springs destination. Tabacon is known as 'Arenal's largest and most beautiful private rainforest reserve', the resort…
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Jaco Beach

Jaco Beach ( Puntarenas) [caption id="attachment_23181" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Beach[/caption] High tides and memorable rides await at Jaco Beach, an oceanside hotspot for locals and tourists alike. Here at Jaco Beach, your group can enjoy some of the best water recreation options in the area, as well as one of the best nightlife and…
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Marino Ballena National Park

Marino Ballena National Park [caption id="attachment_23127" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rica Coast[/caption] Marino Ballena National Park is a part of the largest reef on the Pacific coast of Central America, a key member of Las Tres Hermanas, or three sisters. Situated in between Playa Hermosa and Playa Pinuela, Ballena Island is one of the most sought…
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Cano Island

Cano Island [caption id="attachment_23119" align="alignright" width="425"] Costa Rican Beachside[/caption] This island is famous for one thing: snorkeling! Considered to be the best, or in some others’ opinion the second best, spot in Costa Rica to scuba dive or snorkel, Cano Island is a definite must-stop for your group during your tropical travels. Isla Del Cano,…
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