Costa Rica
About this gallery
Costa Rica is a place of wild beauty and raw charm—a country where nature takes center stage and culture beats with quiet pride. Tucked between the Pacific and Caribbean, it offers an unmatched blend of biodiversity and vibrant local life. Towering volcanoes, dense rainforests, cloud-draped mountains, and sun-kissed beaches all coexist within a country barely the size of West Virginia. Sloths laze in the treetops, toucans flash their colors in the sun, and yes—howler monkeys erupt with their guttural songs in the dead of night, a primal reminder that you’re deep in the wild.
But Costa Rica is more than just nature. It’s also the spirit of “pura vida”—a phrase you’ll hear everywhere, meaning “pure life.” It’s in the smile of a fruit vendor, the rhythm of a late-night cumbia, and the laid-back generosity of locals who, despite modest means, exude warmth and humor. The country may feel a little rough around the edges—roads can be wild, power might flicker, and your GPS isn’t always right—but that’s part of the experience. You have to stay sharp, travel smart, and embrace the unexpected.
What you get in return is authenticity. Costa Rica isn’t trying to be anything but itself. It’s humid, loud, green, and alive. It wakes you up—literally, if the howlers have anything to say about it—and leaves you changed. Whether you’re ziplining through the canopy or sipping coffee in a mountain town, one thing is certain: you’ll want to come back.
