Surfing on the Richest Coast 🏄‍: Costa Rica

The museum houses a collection of Costa Rica's most precious pre-Columbian gold and other artifacts, is located underneath the Plaza de la Cultura and is owned by the Banco Central. The architecture of the museum is reminiscent of a bank vault also one of the highlihgts. The interactive 360-degree videography display of Bribrí cultural hierarchy in the basement is worth the admission price.

6. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge

The 330-hectare refuge consists of pristine beaches, rivers, mangroves, wetlands, primary and secondary forests, tree plantations, and pastures. It is a key link in a major biological corridor called the Path of the Tapir.

There are 8km of marked and well-kept self-guided pathways. Monkeys, sloths, and toucans are commonly spotted in the refuge. The refuge also has an 'Ecotram', a motorized chair that goes through the treetop canopy and turns 340 degrees for nature viewing.

7. Wilson Botanical Garden

The world-renowned garden that is home to over 2000 native Costa Rican species. Wilson botanical garden also has a collection of species that are threatened with extinction. There is a trail map available for self-guided walks among the exotic plants.

Guided walks are at 7:30am and 1:30pm. The botanical garden is also a great spot for birders, as it attracts hundreds of Costa Rican and migrating bird species, as well as numerous butterfly species.

8. Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva

This 200m-high waterfall is said to be the highest waterfall in the country. It is a 3km hike down into the valley to see the falls (45 minutes down, 1 hour back up). The falls are most dramatic during the rainy season, but the serene rainforest setting is beautiful any time of year.

The 5km dirt road to the primary entrance to the falls is past Hotel Villa Lapas.When hiking, keep an eye out for monkeys in the canopy above, as well as brightly colored poison-dart frogs and the occasional pair of scarlet macaws.

9. Eco Termales Hot Springs

This gated, reservations-only complex is luxurious, romantic, and secluded. It's about 4.5km northwest of town and surrounded by lush greenery. The walking paths are beautiful and the numbers are managed to maintain the serene ambiance.

In addition, the physical-chemical composition of EcoTemales Fortuna’s waters is ideal for the treatment of stress, mental fatigue, and anxiety, as well as dermatology conditions such as psoriasis, atypical dermatitis, acne, and rosacea. So come and ease your adventurous Costa Rica trip quickly!

And with its friendly locals and laid-back vibe, Costa Rica is the perfect place to relax and recharge. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head to Costa Rica for the vacation of a lifetime!