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Pristine beaches and jungles full of amazing animals make up the diverse landscape of Costa Rica. Use your free time to choose your own adventure, or soak up some sun and relax with the beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOur Suggestion<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nImportant Info<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hermosa Beach \/ Guanacaste<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Hermosa Beach<\/strong>
\nPlaya Hermosa, located at the entrance of the Papagayo Gulf is one of the best surfing beaches of Costa Rica. You’ll also find gentle waves, great for swimming and snorkeling.<\/td>\n		FREE – $<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>Dawn to dusk
\nLocation: <\/strong>Options are available all along the coast.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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National Parks<\/strong>
\nDive deeper into nature with a tour of Costa Rica’s many national parks. Two close-by favorites are Palo Verde National Park and Santa Rosa National Park. Wander in awe through lush jungles as you’re greeted by friendly monkeys and exotic birds sing overhead.<\/td>\n		$ – $$<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>Tour times will vary
\nLocation: <\/strong>Both parks are about an hour away from Hermosa Beach.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Congo Trail Canopy Tour<\/strong>
\nPlaya Ocotal\u2019s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.<\/td>\n		$ – $$<\/strong>
\nHours: 8<\/strong>.00 am – 5.00 pm, daily
\nLocation:<\/strong>50503 Guanacaste Nuevo Col\u00f3n, 50503, Costa Rica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Guanacaste Snorkeling<\/strong>
\nPlaya Ocotal\u2019s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.<\/td>\n		$ – $$<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>9.<\/strong>00 am – 6.30 pm, daily
\nLocation: <\/strong>Playa Ocotal Guanacaste Playas del Coco, 50503, Costa Rica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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La Fortuna<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

El Sato (River Jump Rope)<\/strong>
\nEl Salto\u00a0is a popular local swimming spot right outside of town. This swimming hole on the Fortuna River has a rope swing and a small waterfall. And best of all,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0free! El Salto is about 2 miles from the church in the center of town. You can walk, take a short taxi ride, or park your car right before the bridge and walk a few minutes down to the river.<\/td>\n		$ – $$<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>9.00 am – 4.30 am, closed Mondays
\nLocation:<\/strong>F954+5QQ, Alajuela Province, R\u00edo Fortuna, Costa Rica<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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