Safely tucked away in the middle of the rainforest, between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is one of the most stunning countries in Central America. To fully enjoy its natural beauty, you should consider checking out its amazing national parks, and these four are a good place to start.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Best known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails, this coastal rainforest nature reserve is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, but that’s not stopping it from being home to rich wildlife, with a wide range of mammal and bird species.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s biggest natural wonders, and its surrounding area serves as a home to an enormous forested national park.
Tortuguero National Park
Located on the Caribbean coast, Tortuguero will win you over with its beaches, freshwater creeks and lagoons, and the surrounding mangrove forests.
Corcovado National Park
Located in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, Corcovado is home to an abundance of wildlife. If you ever pay it a visit, make sure to explore its hiking trails that will take you to tropical beaches, mangrove swamps, and lush rainforests.
