Lapped by the Caribbean and the Pacific, and wedged in between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica is in many ways Latin America’s poster child.
Reversing centuries of habitat destruction and inequality, its progressive government has become in a few decades a world leader in democratic, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth. Its forests and oceans play host to an astonishing array of species that make it pound for pound one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and its people regularly top world happiness indices. There is simply no better, or more ecologically conscious, place in which to immerse yourself in the natural world.
"In a single day, you could hike pristine rainforest, raft a wild river, soar above an active volcano and discover remote beaches from a private yacht."
When it comes to exploring, the opportunities are just about inexhaustible. In a single day, you could hike pristine rainforest, raft a wild river, soar above an active volcano and discover remote beaches from a private yacht. Across the country, indigenous communities still practise the traditions of their ancestors, contributing to a vibrant and fascinating culture that’s a joy to discover. Their warmth and hospitality are fuelled by pura vida—an intangible but palpable positive force that is the essence of life in Costa Rica. When you arrive, do as the locals do. Simply relax, cast off your worries and fully embrace the laid-back way of life.
Costa Rica is small enough—and logistically well connected enough—to allow you to experience the country seamlessly. The mountainous centre of Costa Rica is peppered with volcanoes, electric blue rivers, cloud forests and fertile farmland where the country’s famous coffee is grown. Here you can enjoy white water rafting, community experiences and some of the best birding in l. In the Osa Peninsula, forest and ocean collide, producing wild surf and quiet mangrove channels where magical encounters with sea turtles, humpback whales and super-pods of spinner dolphins await, best experienced from a remote jungle lodge or aboard a private yacht. The far-flung Pacific speck of Cocos Island is home to one of the most exciting marine environments on Earth.
With sustainability virtually hard-wired into the country’s DNA, it should come as no surprise that much of Costa Rica’s accommodation also leads the way when it comes to offering conscious luxury. Across the country, you’ll find world-class jungle retreats and exquisite oceanfront villas whose commitment to their local communities and environments is exemplary. We work only with the finest of these—indeed many of the country’s very best properties are private estates that are ‘off the books’ and don’t generally advertise. Every region of Costa Rica has its own unique character, and we have helicopters, yachts, planes, ATVs, even a private submersible available to help you explore.
Wherever you travel you’ll be joined by expert hosts and guides who don’t just show you a different and deeper side of Costa Rica, but can anticipate your every need sometimes even before you know it yourself. Storytellers, dream weavers, companions, inspirational role models, they are more than guides. They go the extra mile to ensure your Costa Rica luxury vacation is nothing short of exceptional.
