Central America & Mexico

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is best enjoyed with clear planning, trusted local insight and time to breathe. Expect refined stays, efficient routing and unhurried days that balance meaningful visits with restorative pauses....

Rainforest, wildlife, volcanoes and Pacific coast adventure

Costa Rica is compact but remarkably varied. Cloud forest, tropical rainforest, volcanoes and two coastlines support an enormous range of wildlife and outdoor experiences, while a growing collection of high-end lodges makes adventurous travel comfortable.

A two- or three-centre itinerary works particularly well: perhaps Arenal or the cloud forest followed by the Osa Peninsula or Pacific coast. Private transfers and light aircraft can reduce travel time, leaving more room for wildlife, hiking, rafting, surfing and beach days.

Where to explore in Costa Rica

Our current Costa Rica collection takes in Arenal Volcano, Corcovado & Osa Peneinsula, El Silencio Lodge, Golfo De Papagayo, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Northern Pacific Coast, Punta Uvita, San Jose & Central Valley and Turrialba. Each area has been selected because it adds something distinct to a tailor-made journey, whether that is wildlife, landscape, culture, food, coast or simply the chance to slow the pace.

Rather than treating these as a checklist, we can help decide which regions belong together and how long to spend in each. The aim is a journey that feels coherent, with sensible transfers and enough time to enjoy the properties and experiences along the way.

Who Costa Rica suits

Costa Rica works particularly well for active families, couples, wildlife lovers and travellers who want nature and adventure without sacrificing comfort. The detail can then be shaped around the people travelling – preferred pace, room or villa requirements, interests, celebrations and how much structure you want built into each day.

Planning your stay

Private Hideaway Escapes can arrange the complete journey, including handpicked accommodation, private transfers, internal flights where appropriate, guides and experiences. We can also combine Costa Rica with another destination when the routing genuinely improves the trip rather than simply adding another stop.

Speak to Private Hideaway Escapes for current availability, rates and a personalised itinerary built around the way you want to travel.

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Where to stay in Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano – Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano

Arenal pairs one of Costa Rica's most recognisable volcanoes with rainforest, rivers and naturally heated springs in the country's Northern Plains.

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Corcovado & Osa Peneinsula – Costa Rica

Corcovado & Osa Peneinsula

The Osa Peninsula and Corcovado protect some of Costa Rica's richest rainforest and Pacific coastline, creating an immersive destination for serious wildlife and nature...

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El Silencio Lodge – Costa Rica

El Silencio Lodge

El Silencio places travellers in Costa Rica's cool cloud-forest highlands, with waterfalls, forest trails and a deeply restorative atmosphere away from the busier resort...

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Golfo De Papagayo – Costa Rica

Golfo De Papagayo

The Gulf of Papagayo combines dry tropical forest with sheltered Pacific bays, polished resorts and easy access to boating, beaches and Guanacaste's interior.

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Manuel Antonio – Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio brings rainforest and Pacific beaches together in a compact region where wildlife, coastal scenery and comfortable villas are all close at hand.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde is Costa Rica's celebrated cloud-forest highland, where misty forest, extraordinary biodiversity and suspension bridges create a cooler, nature-focused stay.

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Northern Pacific Coast – Costa Rica

Northern Pacific Coast

Costa Rica's Northern Pacific Coast combines Guanacaste's dry forest and long beaches with surf, wildlife and a wide choice of private villas and resorts.

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Punta Uvita – Costa Rica

Punta Uvita

Punta Uvita is a laid-back South Pacific base beside Marino Ballena National Park, combining rainforest, beaches and seasonal marine wildlife.

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San Jose & Central Valley – Costa Rica

San Jose & Central Valley

San Jose and the Central Valley combine Costa Rica's capital, museums and food with coffee country, highland scenery and straightforward access to the rest...

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Turrialba – Costa Rica

Turrialba

Turrialba offers rainforest, river adventure and volcanic highlands east of San Jose, with rafting and rural landscapes at the heart of the experience.

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