Christopher Columbus arrived at the shores of the Caribbean Coast in 1502 and opened its doors to a tropical paradise for ecotourists, beach lovers and adventure seekers. See what it is like today.

Known for the majestic merging of six small mountain ranges into the Pacific Ocean, the Central Pacific Coast is filled with green forested cliffs, white sandy beaches and unparalleled wildlife.

In the heartland of Costa Rica lies the grandeur of the lush, green Central Valley, with its magnificent volcanos, beaches and sunsets, and the soul of Costa Rican culture.

The stunning warm and dry climate, white-shelled sand, and glistening blue water of the beaches of Guanacaste draw back its visitors year after year.

The comingling of the flatlands and mountain ranges of the Northern Plains contribute to the region’s unique beauty of its intricate system of rivers and streams and makes a spectacular backdrop for the local Costa Rican cowboys.

The Southern Pacific Coast is one of the least trodden and most biodiverse regions in Costa Rica, making it paradise to visit and an ecotourists dream.