The pioneer of ecotourism, Costa Rica is a sanctuary of biodiversity. Pura Vida is more than a slogan; it’s a lifestyle found in the cloud forests of Monteverde and the wildlife-rich canals of Tortuguero. Safe, organized, and lush, it is the ideal destination for families and nature enthusiasts seeking reliable infrastructure alongside sloths, monk
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Costa Rica is the gold standard for Central American family and luxury travel. With over a quarter of its land protected as national parks or reserves, the density of wildlife is staggering. In places like Manuel Antonio or Corcovado, it is common to see monkeys, sloths, toucans, and iguanas all in a single morning hike.
The country is incredibly diverse geographically. You have the misty, magical cloud forests of Monteverde, the perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano with its surrounding hot springs, and the laid-back reggae vibes of the Caribbean coast. It is also the most developed country in Central America for tourism, meaning you will find excellent hotels, reliable shuttles, and English spoken widely.
This convenience comes with a higher price tag and larger crowds, but for families, first-timers, or those who want a stress-free immersion into nature, Costa Rica is unbeatable. It is safe, green, and fundamentally relaxing.
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Recent guest reviews from stays in this area
Jason
This week
This home is beyond stunning, host is responsive, great Location.
Tamarindo
Steven
This week
Vistas espectaculares.
Manuel Antonio
Rodrigo
This week
Everything was clean the place was sooo big and the pool so warm and amazing. The place is a little far from Manuel Antonio national park like 17 minu…
Manuel Antonio
Amy
This week
Fabulous place right next to the beach — monkeys come home right past the pool each night at 4/5PM. We came with two kiddos who also had a great time…
Manuel Antonio
Karyn
This week
We had a wonderful vacation in Tamarindo. We were blessed with one of the best views in the town. The hosts were wonderful and we highly recommend the…
Tamarindo
Pawel
This week
The property was amazing. Everything was super neat and clean. The pool was absolutely incredible. But the best part of the location was Jorge. If you…
Manuel Antonio
Brenda
This week
Beautiful villa that is minutes walk to the beach. The villa is very clean and well maintained. Air conditioning worked great when needed. The outdoor…
Tamarindo
Andrzej
This week
Nice place in an excellent location. Fantastic beach (be aware of the tides), nice pool which was always quiet. Comfortable beds. Lots of towels an…
Playa Langosta
María Del Mar
This week
Hermoso lugar, Perfecto para escaparse con la familia sin tener que preocuparse por nada, definitivamente volveríamos!
Quepos
Tiffany
This week
My children and I just returned home after an eight-night stay at Erika’s place, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The location…
Tamarindo
Annie
This week
Just as advertised, great private villa in the beautiful jungle. Place was pristine but as noted in the description, there’s a lot of stairs to walk u…
Manuel Antonio
Aashvi
This week
great stay! very helpful host! spotted a toucan early morning! would highly recommend for big groups
Manuel Antonio
Nora
This week
Definitely book here! Really close to the main strip. There are some street cats that like to linger around the pool but they do not harm anything. Se…
Tamarindo
Edouard
This week
Génial à tout point de vue!
Tamarindo
Todd
This week
Our family of six had the best week ever at Villa Roya. The accommodations were fabulous and walking distance to so much. Jason was an incre…
Tamarindo
Evans
This week
We were absolutely smitten with the house, our stay, and the splendor of the grounds. Viki and Angela were spectacular. We would love to come back as…
Hacienda Pinilla
Amelia
This week
Sophie is an incredible host ! So friendly and welcoming. Her place is so beautiful down to every little detail. We saw so much wildlife right from ou…
Playa Grande
Katelynn
This week
This was my favorite Airbnb stay ever. It looks so much better than the pictures and has convinced me to move with luxury going forward on all my trip…
Manuel Antonio
Tommy
This week
Ismael was a 5 star host. So responsive and helpful. He even did the grocery shopping and tour arrangements for us. The villa is gorgeous. The pool an…
Manuel Antonio
Chuck
This week
John and our Concierge Yosue were very helpful and professional. The place was even more stunning than the photos. Maid and Laundry service every da…
Manuel Antonio
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
Recently booked stays at highly rated rentals
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$151/n
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252 rentals
4.9
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4.9
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4.9
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Las Golondrinas
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4.8
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4.9
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