Costa Rica

Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. Costa Rica really is the garden of Eden and probably the greenest country in the world, so make sure you put these on your list. Here’s my top 10 things to do in Costa Rica: Outdoor adventure: As an outdoor adventure playground, many eco-tours will take you zip lining, rappelling and canyoning in the

Costa Rica is quickly becoming the must visit Gap Year and adventure travel destination. With two tempting coast lines, volcanoes, rainforests and abundant wildlife, it’s easy to see why. Here’s our pros and cons: Pros: This central American country has a stunningly varied landscape: volcanoes, rainforest, cloud canopies, rivers, Caribbean reefs and Pacific surf beaches. 

Costa Rica has two stunning coast lines, volcanoes, rainforests and exotic wildlife. It also has significant rainfall and is expensive by Latin American standards. Make sure you plan ahead.  Here’s our Costa Rica travel tips: The weather: Costa Rica has a lot of rain and unpredictable weather. The dry season runs from mid-November to April.

As the narrow part of Central America, Costa Rica has two coasts – a Pacific and a Caribbean. Both are stunning: home to world class beaches and diverse landscape. If you’ve not time to explore both, which do you choose? Here’s our lowdown: Caribbean Coast: Costa Rica’s Caribbean has warm sea, sheltered reefs, whales and turtles.