Find your ultimate family vacation in Costa Rica
A symphony of sounds fill the rainforest that surrounds your lodge – croaking frogs and chirping insects, punctuated by the occasional hoot from an owl. This constant harmony is better than a lullaby, soothing everyone to sleep as you wind down from the day’s discoveries. Because in Costa Rica, every day brings new adventures that will thrill you to your core: spotting howler monkeys and sloths in their natural habitats, shouting with joy as you zip-line through a canopy or standing on a surfboard for the first time. In Costa Rica, you’re growing the next generation of adventurers, foodies and cultural explorers – all within a place that was built for discovery.
5 Costa Rican beaches for your family vacation
Whether you’re exploring the Pacific or the Caribbean coast, this is the family beach vacation that you’ll be talking about for years to come. Make your way from a beach hidden within a national park to one of the largest turtle nesting grounds in the world.
Where wildlife roams
Costa Rica’s dedication to conservation is one of those life lessons that will make a real impression. With hundreds of bird species that live or pass through Costa Rica, five kinds of sea turtles swimming along the shores, and four distinctive types of monkeys clambering through trees, discover some of the greatest wildlife spectacles.
Safety matters
Consider Costa Rica a safe place to land and an incredible place to stretch beyond your comfort zone. Like any destination, it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings and follow local health guidance. Get important safety tips on outdoor adventures for the whole family and other helpful ways to protect your peace of mind.
Go with the flow
Rushing over the rapids and riding around a bend, the thrill of river rafting gets your adrenaline flowing. Read about one family’s overnight adventures at Río Pacuare.
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