Costa Rica

Where to Go diving in Costa Rica

When it comes to diving in Costa Rica, there is one destination which has in our opinion, the best resort and diving on Latin America's Pacific coast; Peninsula Papagayo. Excellent marine life awaits here, from small harlequin shrimp and seahorses, to turtles and bull sharks at the famous Bat Islands. And did we mention Cocos...

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Cocos Island

Declared "the most beautiful island in the world" by legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Cocos Island Marine Park’s main claim to fame...

Papagayo Beach and Boats at Sunset, Costa Rica

Latin America > Costa Rica > Peninsula Papagayo

Peninsula Papagayo

Plan your trip between March to November (it’s great the rest of the year too though!) and if you can face the long boat trip to the Bat Islands...

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Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica

Latin America > Costa Rica > Cocos Island

M/V Argo

One of the few liveaboards to ply the remote waters of Cocos Island Marine Park, Argo also features its own ‘DeepSee’ Submersible; ergo guests...

Latin America > Costa Rica > Peninsula Papagayo

Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo

The Four Seasons Papagayo is located on the Pacific coast of north-west Costa Rica – a scenic region of dry tropical forest, volcanic peaks...

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Language: Spanish; Castilian

Currency: Costa Rican Colon

Visa: Not required

Religion: Catholic

Food & Drink: Cosado, Olla de Carne (beef stew)

Time difference: GMT -6 hrs

Flight from London: 10:30 hrs

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