Costa Rica is the 65th most visited country in the world, as per the popular travel app, Visited. Visited app, allows users to mark where they have been on a map, see personal travel stats and create the ultimate travel bucketlist. Travel lists allow users to check off places and experiences they have done or been and want to visit. The lists which are based on over 175 travel categories, can be used to plan future travels by having it summarized on a travel itinerary by country. This is one of many features that the travel app has to offer. Here are the top places to visit in Costa Rica:
Most Popular Costa Rica Beaches:
- Manuel Antonio Beach – Is the most popular beach in Costa Rica and is located inside Manuel Antonio National park on the Pacific Coast. It is famous for white sand beaches with lush rainforest full of monkeys, sloths and other wildlife.
- Jaco Beach – It is not far from the most visited beach in Costa Rica and is known for its surf culture.
- Puerto Viejo – Is the most visited beach in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is know for its amazing snorkeling.
Most Visited Volcanoes of Costa Rica
- Arenal Volcano – Is the not only the most iconic volcano in Costa Rica but also the most visited. It was active as of 2010 but now is dormant. The surrounding areas are known for its hot springs and adventure sports.
- Poas Volcano – Is close to San Jose with under 2 hour drive. It is known for its acid lake inside the crater and has one of the most active crate in the world.
- Irazu Volcano – Is the highest volcano in Costa Rica, and it is the 3rd most visited. It sits 3,400 meters above sea level. During best visibility days you can see both Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Most Visited Hot Springs in Costa Rica
- Arenal Hot Springs – is the most visited hot spring in Costa Rica and is found at the bottom of the Arenal Volcano. There are many resorts and spas around the hot springs for a relaxing vacation.
- Tabacon Hot Springs – is the 2nd most visited hot spring and is found in the area with natural thermal river and lush gardens, perfect for relaxation.
- Rio Agua Caliente – It is found in a less popular area, offering rustic and natural surroundings.
Most Visit Rainforests in Costa Rica
- Monteverde Cloud Forest – It is known for its biodiversity, and cloud like atmosphere. It also is a great play to walk on hanging bridges and go on canopy.
- Sana Elena Cloud Forest – It is less crowded and popular to Monteverde, and is home to beautiful hiking locations.
Most Visited National Parks of Costa Rica
- Manuel Antonio National Park – While Costa Rica has no shortage of National parks, Manuel Antonio is the most visited national parks. It is not the largest park, but has a wide biodiversity of animals and birds, as well as the famous beach. Where beachgoers can swim while watching monkeys play and toucans fly over.
- Arenal Volcano National Park – Offers scenic views of lava fields and volcano. It is popular hiking trails.
- Cahuita National Park – Is the third most visited national park in Costa Rica and is located in the Caribbean coast. It is home to rainforest trails and for those that love to snorkel also has coral reefs.
- Tortugero National Park – It is hard to access making it only the 4th most visited national park in Costa Rica, visitors can reach it by boat or plane. It is famous for its canals and green sea turtles.
- Poas Volcano National Park – is a popular day trip from Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose. It offers a beautiful volcano crater views and hiking trails.
Most Popular Snorkeling Locations in Costa Rica
- Tamarindo – Is the most popular snorkeling spot in Costa Rica, it is found on the pacific coast near Catalina Islands. Snorkelers and divers can view manta rays, angelfish, butterfly fish and turtles which are commonly found in this area.
- Cocos Islands – It is a remote island and is more likely to be visited by advanced divers. It is a popular spot to swim with hammerhead sharks and manta rays.
- Cahuita National Park – Found in the Caribbean part of Costa Rica, and is known for its calm waters in the Caribbean reef system. Which makes it an ideal location for families and beginner divers/snorkelers.
Top Surfing destination in Costa Rica:
- Jaco Beach – Most visited Surf destination in Costa Rica. It is found on the pacific coast, and has many surf schools and surf places for beginners and advanced surfers alike.
- Tamarino Beach – Has a small fun town vibe and many surf schools which is a good locations for those starting out or are intermediate surfers.
- Nosara – Located in Nicoya Peninsula, It is know for its wellness focused community and is the third most popular surf destination.
Most popular waterfalls of Costa Rica
- La Fortuna Waterfall – Found near Arenal Volcano, which has a 70 meter drop into a crystal clear pool.
- Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva – It is located near Puntarenas and boarders Forest Reserve and Wildlife Refuge of Nosara.
- Nauyaca Falls – Located near Dominical on the southern Pacific Coast. It has a two – tier falls which can be used by in and some brave travelers even cliff jumping.
Most Visited Cruise Ports of Costa Rica
- Puerto Limon – Found in the Caribbean cost, it is a perfect gateway to Tortugero and Cahuita.
- Puerto Caldera – is the 2nd most visited Port and it is found on the Pacific side. I tis the closest port to San Jose and has many visitors going on tours to visit Volcanoes and popular beaches.
Costa Rica is also known for its eco-tourism, luxury offerings as well as budget accommodations, making it the perfect destinations for all visitors. It is known for its coffee and chocolate offerings. It is also a great spot for birding, wildlife and snorkeling. These are just some of popular places that one can visit in Costa Rica. For the full list or to check off where you have been or want to visit, download the Visited App, found in both iOS and Android stores.
About Visited App
Visited is a tracking map app, which allows users to map their travel journeys on a country, state and city levels. It also lets you check of popular places by visiting travel lists by categories. See personalized stats, order customized printed travel poster, and get inspired by swiping pictures of destinations found around the world. It is available for free and can be downloaded on iOS and Android.
