Simply Costa RicaFind how to visitScroll 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—see How we rank. Need a full itinerary? See 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 ↗
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Find experiences for any of the ten.
ARRIVAL HUB
Gateway before the Top 10
San José is the capital / SJO arrival hub—not a ranked Top 10 place. Use it for logistics and optional Central Valley days, then move on to the shortlist above.