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If youre in need of a mental reset, the countrys yoga retreats and wellness spas are world-renowned.
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(Other wildlife sightings might include monkeys, sloths, jaguars, and crocodiles.)
Warm all year round, theres no bad time to plan a trip here.
Or theresSanta Teresawith its acclaimed points and breaks like La Lora (a favorite, though more challenging).
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Nicoya Peninsulas many beaches and waveswhich break all year roundlend the ideal surf getaway.
Stay Here:Silvestre Nosarais a nine-room boutique property located a stones throw from the oceans edge.
And, up until 2010, it wasCosta Ricas most active volcano(its currently dormant).
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Adventurers can traverse Arenal by zip line, horseback, ATV, or simply hiking.
Stay Here:Nayara Tented Campepitomizes the eco retreat experience in Costa Rica with its safari-esque glamping amenities.
Also not to be missed: the terraces with built-in, hot spring-fed pools.
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This is also where much of the countrys wildlife thrives, including the ever-elusive jaguar.
Stay Here:Lapa Rios Lodgesits on a 1,000-acre private nature reserve on the Osa Peninsula.
The lodge is acclaimed for its sustainability and has a conservation program for local flora and fauna.
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Guests can soak in the wild surroundings from the propertys indoor-outdoor bungalows.
If it piques your interest, book an overnight rafting trip that stops midway at an eco-lodge.
Stay Here:Pacuare Lodgeis a 20-suite luxury eco-hotel that sits on the banks of its namesake river.
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In Costa Rica, the best place to do this is theMonteverde Cloud Forest.
Visitors can explore over eight miles of trails, including a treetop stroll along several suspension bridges.
Unsurprisingly, exploring this area by boat (or kayak, or canoe) is a real treat.
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Stay Here:Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayohas something for every kind of traveler.
Stay Here:Rancho Pacificois a 15-minute drive fromATV Tour Uvitaand is an adults-only resort perched in the rainforest.
Stay Here:El Silencio Lodge & Spais a cloud forest hotel made up of 24 suites and villas.
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Embark on your whale-watching tour from this luxury eco-lodge, conveniently located on the golfo dulce.
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