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A group of people Kayaking in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
  • Caribbean Coast
  • Puerto Viejo
  • Cahuita National Park
  • Puerto Limon
  • Tortuguero
  • Boiling mud pot in Rincon de la Vieja national park, Guanacaste,
  • Guanacaste
  • Tamarindo
  • Playa Flamingo
  • Samara
  • Nosara
  • Liberia
  • Rio Celeste
  • La Leona Waterfall
  • Arenal Volcano seen on a tour from San Jose
  • Inland Costa Rica
  • San Jose
  • La Fortuna
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Monteverde & Santa Elena
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Liberia
  • Nicoya Peninsula
  • Santa Teresa & Montezuma
  • Nosara
  • Samara
  • Paquera
  • The-tail-of-a-humpback-whale-in-Drake Bay Costa Rica
  • Osa Peninsula
  • Puerto Jimenez
  • Drake Bay
  • Corcovado National Park
  • white-faced Capuchin monkey in Puerto Calderas, Costa Rica
  • Pacific Coast
  • Jaco
  • Manuel Antonio
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Uvita & Dominical
  • Marino Ballena National Park
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    Where to Stay in Costa Rica

    Planning a trip to Costa Rica?

    One of the first big decisions you’ll need to make is where to stay. While Costa Rica isn’t a massive country, it offers a surprisingly wide variety of accommodation options—from beachfront resorts and cozy Airbnbs to jungle ecolodges and luxury hotels. And let’s be honest, where you stay can make or break your trip.

    Nobody wants to come back to a place they don’t enjoy after a day of adventure. That’s exactly why we’ve written so many blog posts about where to stay in Costa Rica! Below, you’ll find detailed guides on the best areas to stay, the different types of accommodation available, and our top recommendations for hotels, Airbnbs, ecolodges, and more in all the most popular destinations around the country.

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    Planning a trip to Costa Rica?

    One of the first big decisions you’ll need to make is where to stay. While Costa Rica isn’t a massive country, it offers a surprisingly wide variety of accommodation options—from beachfront resorts and cozy Airbnbs to jungle ecolodges and luxury hotels. And let’s be honest, where you stay can make or break your trip.

    Nobody wants to come back to a place they don’t enjoy after a day of adventure. That’s exactly why we’ve written so many blog posts about where to stay in Costa Rica! Below, you’ll find detailed guides on the best areas to stay, the different types of accommodation available, and our top recommendations for hotels, Airbnbs, ecolodges, and more in all the most popular destinations around the country.

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    Planning a trip to Costa Rica?

    One of the first big decisions you’ll need to make is where to stay. While Costa Rica isn’t a massive country, it offers a surprisingly wide variety of accommodation options—from beachfront resorts and cozy Airbnbs to jungle ecolodges and luxury hotels. And let’s be honest, where you stay can make or break your trip.

    Nobody wants to come back to a place they don’t enjoy after a day of adventure. That’s exactly why we’ve written so many blog posts about where to stay in Costa Rica! Below, you’ll find detailed guides on the best areas to stay, the different types of accommodation available, and our top recommendations for hotels, Airbnbs, ecolodges, and more in all the most popular destinations around the country.

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