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Pura Vida: an adventure, a retreat, an experience – Check out our Costa Rica Vacation Packages
Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or deep relaxation – or a little of both – Costa Rica is your ideal destination. We reserve more than a quarter of our land for conservation, meaning undisturbed natural beauty is yours to enjoy. Top attractions, such as Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park and Tamarindo Beach, call to visitors from across the globe. Then in vibrant cities you’ll find fascinating art, history and entertainment. We even have an official “Blue Zone” in the Nicoya Peninsula, meaning we have a high number of centenarians thanks to our balanced diet, active lifestyle, strong social bonds and integrated health care practices.
We are the land of pura vida – a friendly, multicultural and multilingual people descended from a fusion of immigrants, including Africans, Chinese, Jews, Lebanese and Italians, and the Indigenous people of the Bribrí, Cabécar, Maleku, Teribe, Bruca, Ngäbe, Huetar and Chorotega groups.
The natural world really puts on a show when we leave the environment untouched. More than 900 species of birds visit or live in Costa Rica. Sea turtles choose our sands to lay their eggs in every year. Frogs and toads sing in the forests and wetlands. Monkeys swing through the trees. Honestly, there are so many species in our marine reserves and protected lands we couldn’t begin to name them all. But you can explore for yourself to see how many you can spot.
Sustainability is embedded into every aspect of life in Costa Rica. We are proud of the incredible rich biodiversity on our land and in the water, of our well-preserved cultural traditions and our economic growth – and it’s essential that we protect all of these important resources. Much of our electricity comes from renewable resources such as hydrogen, wind, geothermal and solar power; and 30% of our territory is protected natural land including national parks and preserves.
Our Certification for Sustainable Tourism Standard has been recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and has become a global model for best sustainable tourism practices. As a nation we have accomplished a lot, and there is still so much more to do. We invite you to be a part of the experience by choosing certified lodges and tour operators, and traveling mindfully when you explore our protected lands and local cultures.
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The above content was curated from Costa Rica’s Official Tourism Board.