Costa Rica has so much to offer from a vibrant culture and age old history to tranquil, beautiful beaches, lush rain forests and active volcanoes.
If you are looking for the ultimate adventure destination for your next vacation, Costa Rica might just be it.
One of Costa Rica's best beaches has to be Playa Tamarindo, even though these days it is being heavily developed, Tamarindo still has something for just about anybody.
There is an array of hotels and just about a different restaurant around each corner.
This makes it a much favored spot for holiday makers as it also offers accommodation to suit any budget level.
Tamarindo's beach is long, lovely and broad and offers many spots where swimmers can cool off or even surfers can catch a wave or two.
Apart from what is on offer during the day, Tamarindo also offers one of the most liveliest nightlife scenes on the coastline.
Another favorite beach is, Playa Nacascolo.
This narrow band of beautiful soft sand is a rare jewel on this coast as most beaches typically have coarser and darker sand.
Playa Nacascolo forms part of a four seasons resort but is still accessible to the public.
Playa Manuel Antonio on the other hand is one of Costa Rica's original, rain forest bordered beaches.
It is a beautiful and charming beach even though it is still surrounded by various hotels and always buzzing with activity.
The beaches that can be found inside the national park are heavenly and the panoramic views from the hills will take your breath away.
The national park bordering playa Manuel Antonio is one of the last safe havens for the endangered squirrel monkey.
The little beach town of playa Montezuma can be found on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.
This quaint little town still retains its fierce individuality.
What sets it apart from the rest is the nearby waterfalls and beautiful beaches that stretch for miles on end.
You will be sure to find a nice quite spot somewhere along the coastline to put down your towel, plant your umbrella and spend the day lazing away in the sun.
Lastly, if you are interested in visiting Costa Rica's newest up and happening hot spot, Malpais is the place to visit.
With its deserted beaches that seem to never end, fantastic surf and an abundance of surf shops, camps, cabanas and lodging, it has truly become an extremely popular surf spot over the last few years and can be very crowded at times.