Scroll the ranks. Open a place. Book the days that fit.
Each card answers three things: why it is on the list, what travelers usually come for, and how to start booking via partner search. Order is editorial for launch—see How we rank. Need a full itinerary? Hand off to goodcostarica.com for sample routes and pacing.

RANK 1 · NATURE & COAST
Manuel Antonio ↗

RANK 2 · VOLCANO & ADVENTURE
Arenal / La Fortuna ↗

RANK 3 · CLOUD FOREST
Monteverde ↗

RANK 4 · CARIBBEAN CANALS
Tortuguero ↗

RANK 5 · BEACH & SURF
Guanacaste North Pacific (Tamarindo) ↗

RANK 6 · CARIBBEAN COAST
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ↗

RANK 7 · WILD SOUTH PACIFIC
Osa Peninsula / Corcovado ↗

RANK 8 · SURF & WELLNESS COAST
Nosara / Nicoya ↗

RANK 9 · SOUTH CENTRAL PACIFIC
Uvita / Dominical ↗

RANK 10 · CENTRAL PACIFIC HUB
Jaco / Central Pacific ↗
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