A 7 day Costa Rica itinerary like no other. We’re focussing on the country’s most spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, with some amazing hot springs, volcanoes and wildlife watching opportunities to round it off.

Some of the most beautiful walks in the world can be found in Costa Rica. From rainforest walks teeming with wildlife, to hiking on old lava trails with incredible volcano views, coastal walks and jungle tracks with blue waterfall after blue waterfall. If you’re looking for trails that include wild swimming and even a dip in natural hot springs, we have you covered in our guide to the best hikes in Costa Rica.

We’re sharing the best spots to find Scarlet macaws in the wild in Costa Rica based on our personal experience.

One of the most exciting things about a trip to Costa Rica is just how many incredible wildlife watching opportunities there are. From where to find sloths, howler monkeys, and scarlet macaws to crocs, caiman and the elusive quetzel, we have you covered in this guide.

We LOVED our time in Costa Rica. This isn’t a guide to put you off going, but simply to highlight a few things that are worth knowing ahead of time to make sure you have the best trip possible.

Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the entire world. I can guarantee that some of the most exquisite waterfalls you have laid eyes can be found here. A big claim, but we’re ready to back it up. Although we’re covering some of the most popular waterfalls in the country, we’ve gone beyond the obvious to bring you this list which covers a multitude of hidden gems.