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A boat tour through Palo Verde National Park and a visit to the indigenous village of Guaitil.

A day trip to the Toucan Rescue Ranch, a grassroots wildlife rescue center near Heredia.

A wonderful day at Cahuita's Aviarios del Caribe -- the world's first sloth sanctuary.

Chorotega Artisans of Guaitil

A boat tour through Palo Verde National Park and a visit to the indigenous village of Guaitil.
Wildlife Rehab at the Toucan Rescue Ranch

A day trip to the Toucan Rescue Ranch, a grassroots wildlife rescue center near Heredia.
Who Can Resist a Baby Sloth?

A wonderful day at Cahuita's Aviarios del Caribe -- the world's first sloth sanctuary.
Climbing Chirripo, Costa Rica's Highest Peak

Hiking to the summit of Cerro Chirripo, Costa Rica’s highest peak at 12,533 feet.
Monteverde: Home of the Resplendent Quetzal

I spotted a green-and-red shadow swooping through the forest canopy: my first resplendent quetzal sighting!
Tenorio & the Celeste Waterfall

A magical trip to the celestial blue waters of Rio Celeste, in Tenorio National Park.
Best Rainy Season Activities

From May-November, Costa Rica's green season brings sunny mornings, small crowds and seasonal discounts.
Hiking to Chato Volcano's Crater Lake

Cerro Chato is an extinct volcanic peak that hides in the shadow, both literally and figuratively, of its more famous partner, Arenal.
Tarcoles River Crocodiles

Watch dozens of 16-foot dinosaurs basking in the sun, or prowling the waterways for a tasty snack.
Day Trip to San Jose's Pueblo Antiguo

At San Jose's Pueblo Antiguo, I felt like Doctor Who: somehow, I had gone back in time to the late 19th century.