Discover the best tourist places in Costa Rica, a privileged country in natural scenarios, where you can enjoy ecotourism paradises and some of the best beaches in the continent. Check the list below!
1- Río Celeste:

Located inside the Tenorio Volcano National Park, in the province of Alajuela, it corresponds to a river of thermal waters, which owes its fame to the intense turquoise tones of its waters, resulting from an optical phenomenon given by the dispersion of sunlight and the high concentration of aluminum silicates.
The tour of the river is surrounded by tourist attractions, passing by waterfalls, lagoons, and viewpoints, in addition to offering spectacular views of the Tenorio volcano and the lush tropical forest that is in their environment.
2- La Fortuna:

This small town located in the province of Alajuela corresponds to one of the main tourist places in Costa Rica for ecotourism enthusiasts, famous for the wide diversity of activities in contact with nature that it’s forest and river environments allow.
Among its tourist offerings are options for hot springs, canopy, rafting, bird watching, and hiking. Also, La Fortuna is the gateway to the Arenal Volcano National Park, home to the famous volcano of the same name, the most active in the country, constantly emitting gases and water vapors.
3- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Another natural wonder, which could not be left out of any ranking of the best tourist places in Costa Rica, corresponds to this immense biological reserve located in the province of Puntarenas, which extends over 10,000 hectares, gives protection to the cloud forests of the Sierra de Tilarán.
One of the main attractions of the reserve is its wide route of trails, which allow you to go inside with relative ease, through the exotic landscapes offered by the cloud forests, where the fog is concentrated at the height of vegetation. Besides, this reserve, is one of the best destinations in Costa Rica for bird watching, being the great protagonist the majestic quetzal.
5- Manuel Antonio National Park:

Manuel Antonio national park is considered by important publications as one of the most beautiful in the world is also located in the province of Puntarenas, standing out for its exotic landscapes, where paradisiacal white sand beaches converge, surrounded by tropical rainforest and enormous mountains.
Throughout its 56,983 hectares, you can enjoy the observation of a large number of ecosystems and terrestrial and marine biodiversity, as well as recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding. For diving and snorkeling lovers, the coast of this park also offers splendid possibilities with wonderful coral reefs.
6- Jacó:

This small coastal city in the province of Puntarenas corresponds to one of the most visited tourist places in Costa Rica given its proximity to the capital San José, home to a beach of approximately 4 kilometers long, where some of the best surfing spots in the country are concentrated.
Jacó concentrates a lively offer of nightlife, restaurants and recreational activities, such as ATV rides, kayaking, rafting, safaris, horseback riding, and surfing. Nearby, you can enjoy privileged points of contact with nature, such as Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park or Playa Hermosa National Wildlife Refuge.
7- Tamarindo:

This old fishing village located in the province of Guanacaste, is now a mecca for surfing and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Costa Rica for its beaches, maintaining a relaxed atmosphere of the coastal town while bringing together elegant shops, nightlife, and sophisticated restaurants.
Tamarindo is also a Wildlife Refuge, protecting the nesting of leatherback, olive ridley and green turtles, which arrive between October to March. From the city, you can visit the neighboring beaches, among which they stand out: Playa Grande, Langosta and Ventanas.