Costa Rica is one of the best destinations for the Christmas holidays
On a trip to Costa Rica Besides fauna and flora, we have gastronomy, traditions and culture. The Ticos are renowned for their hospitality, creating the perfect combination for any traveler.
Costa Rica Pure Life!
For years, Costa Rica has opted for tourism on a sustainable basis, prioritising biodiversity and spreading visitors across different areas to avoid crowds.
If anything defines this country, it's the word nature. Wherever you look, nature envelops you, with its beaches and crystal clear waters; tropical forests, waterfalls, thermal waters, active volcanoes, the jungle, mangroves over the Caribbean, coral reefs...
Rich and abundant flora and fauna
Due to the number and variety of species, Costa Rica is one of the most admired countries in the world when it comes to biodiversity.
Wildlife watching is a constant feature and the main focus of the trip. Turtles, crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, parrots, macaws and toucans, among others, will be the subjects of our photographs. Plant lovers will find more than 10,000 species of plants and trees: extraordinary biodiversity.
The tapir that jumped from the album and crossed the river (celeste)
We were at Los Teñideros on the Río Celeste when it appeared: a tapir on the far bank. We watched it swim calmly across, pass us and disappear into the jungle. It was a familiar creature from our childhood sticker albums, in the “exotic animals” section beside the platypus and okapi. We knew it existed but never expected to see it outside those pages. Few places make genuinely wild encounters so easy.
In Costa Rica, what you thought was imaginary becomes a daily scene.
Tortuguero National Park
The Tortuguero National Park, From June to October, you can watch giant green turtles laying eggs. In the northern Caribbean lowlands, the park is ideal for seeing hatchlings make their short but momentous journey from beach to sea.
The area is exceptionally beautiful, and its dense vegetation shelters many aquatic and land animals.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Few places in Costa Rica inspire more respect and admiration than the Arenal Volcano National Park, with its almost perfect cone of 1,633 meters high.
The Arenal Volcano National Park has varied flora and fauna across four life zones: very wet tropical forest (transitional), montane rainforest, lower montane rainforest (transitional) and very wet premontane forest (transitional), covering about 47% of the area.
Among the species of trees we find: Mountain Guayabo, Cebo, Ceiba, Cirri, Laurel, Higuerones, Pilón, Guarumo, Balsa, different species of palms, heliconias, orchids and ferns. 53% of the species that make up the national bird population live in this park.
Cahuita National Park
The park lies at Cahuita, 43 kilometres south of Limón on the Caribbean coast. Beyond its white sand, endless coconut palms, calm clear sea and near-shore coral reefs, its greatest attraction is marine biodiversity. Underwater forests support brain coral and a wealth of brightly coloured tropical fish. Sharks, rays and eels are permanent residents too.
Manuel Antonio National Park
The Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the smallest parks and one of the most famous nature reserves in Costa Rica.
Covered by transitional forest where dry and humid tropical habitats meet, the park has idyllic beaches, howler monkeys, coatis, agoutis, iguanas, sloths, raccoons, colourful crabs and abundant birdlife.
Bribrí Indigenous reserve
The Bribrí Indigenous reserve is one of the most populated in Costa Rica and lies in Puntarenas province, in the Talamanca region. Its inhabitants retain the Bribri language and practise fishing, hunting and farming, also making baskets, musical instruments and other crafts for visitors.
We reach it by canoe along the Sixaola River, the natural border with Panama, then the Yorkín River, where the reserve lies.
Whale watching
Humpback and Bryde’s whales are the most common along Costa Rica’s coast. Females, larger than males, can reach 15 metres. Watching these giants breach is an unforgettable sight.
Watching a whale jump over the sea, like in a dance against the wind, is something everyone should enjoy at least once in life.
Cloud forest
Cloud forests are typically found around mountains at about 1,600 metres above sea level, where moisture from clouds is trapped as mist. Their cool climate and constant mist allow moss and ferns to cover the ground. Flowers such as orchids are common, and plants of many species hang from tree bark and branches.
One of the peculiarities of Costa Rica is that it houses cloud forests in its interior.
On our Christmas trip to Costa Rica, we will visit several cloud forests, with the option to seek the brilliant quetzal, one of the world’s best-known birds.
Volcanoes
Costa Rica’s volcanic landscapes are part of its natural identity. One of the best known is Arenal Volcano, in the district of La Fortuna, whose distinctive cone dominates the surrounding landscape. According to the 2026 trip programme, it has been inactive for years. Discover it on walks through its national park, among tropical vegetation and landscapes shaped by its volcanic history.
On the trip, we will take several walks through the Arenal Volcano National Park.
Costa Rica at Christmas 2026: departing on 23 December
In our trip to Costa Rica at Christmas Explore its volcanoes and cloud forests, and marvel at the immense, thundering waterfalls formed by its powerful rivers.
Non-stop discovery of Costa Rica’s nature, traditions and way of life.
We can also enjoy snature reserves, getting to know the town of Liberia, called the white city, and hiking in Arenal volcano.
Costa Rica✔️ Departure 23 DEC 2026
✔️ 2026 price: see the programme
