Costa Rica presents diverse photography subjects: volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and waterfalls. Arenal Volcano rises above the rainforest. Rio Celeste displays its blue color from minerals. Manuel Antonio beaches combine coast with wildlife. Monteverde Cloud Forest features rare plants. Tabacon hot springs emerge from volcanic activity.
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Tortuga IslandThis island features 500 meters of sand beach and water sports options including snorkeling and diving in the Pacific Ocean.
Limón Province, Costa Rica
Cahuita National ParkThe park protects 600 hectares of reefs with 35 coral species and houses capuchin monkeys, sloths, and 135 fish species.
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Tamarindo BeachThe 3.5 kilometer sand beach offers consistent waves for surfers and sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
The Butterfly ConservatoryA nature center with four climate zones that displays over 50 butterfly species and offers tours about insect metamorphosis.
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Arenal VolcanoThe volcano rises 1633 meters above sea level. Rainforests with tree ferns and bromeliads surround the cone.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National ParkThe park contains white sand beaches, coral reefs and a tropical rainforest with howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys and sloths.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Monteverde Cloud ForestThe forest contains 2500 plant species and 400 bird species. Clouds cover the trees during most of the day.
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Tabacon Hot SpringsThe water temperature reaches 50 degrees Celsius. Cascades and pools distribute the mineral water from the volcano.
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
La Fortuna WaterfallThe 70-meter waterfall drops into a natural pool in the rainforest near the town of Arenal.
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja National ParkThe park contains thermal springs, mud pools and a volcano reaching 1,895 meters in elevation.
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Poás VolcanoThe volcano features a crater measuring 1,320 meters across and contains an acidic lake with geysers.
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Corcovado National ParkThe park covers 424 square kilometers of rainforest and hosts 500 tree species and 367 bird species.
San José, Costa Rica
San Jose Central MarketThe historical market contains 200 vendor stalls selling local products, spices, crafts and traditional Costa Rican dishes.
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Rio CelesteThe river appears in an intense blue color due to a chemical reaction between sulfur and calcium carbonate.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Nicoya PeninsulaThe coastal region extends 80 kilometers with white sand beaches, mangrove forests and surfing areas.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Osa PeninsulaThe nature reserve hosts 2.5% of global biodiversity with 463 bird species and 140 mammal species.
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Marino Ballena National ParkThe park features a natural sand formation shaped like a whale's tail and hosts diverse marine animals.
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Santa Teresa BeachThe beach offers good surfing conditions and attracts people who practice yoga and meditation.
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Tenorio Volcano National ParkThe Rio Celeste in the park has a blue coloration due to volcanic minerals in the water.
Limón Province, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo de TalamancaThe coastal town on the Caribbean offers restaurants, bars, music and several palm-lined beaches.
San José and Limón, Costa Rica
Cerro ChirripóStanding at 3,820 meters, this peak allows views of both oceans on clear days and attracts mountain climbers.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Uvita BeachThis coast offers whale sightings from July to October and forms the shape of a whale's tail during low tide.
Cartago, Costa Rica
Guayabo National MonumentThis archaeological site contains stone structures, aqueducts and roads from a city dated to 800 CE.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Papagayo PeninsulaThe peninsula contains 31 white sand beaches, luxury hotels and an 18-hole golf course on the Pacific.
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde Orchid GardenThe botanical garden houses over 400 orchid species. Guided tours explain the different species and their growing conditions.
Bagaces, Costa Rica
Catarata Llanos de CortésThe 12-meter waterfall drops into a natural pool. The site provides changing rooms and a parking area.
San José, Costa Rica
National TheaterBuilt in 1897, the theater features neoclassical architecture with Italian marble and French furniture. The building hosts regular performances.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Las CatalinasThis beach community features hiking trails, restaurants, and shops. The architecture follows Mediterranean settlement patterns.