Containing nearly 6% of the planet's biodiversity, Costa Rica is a country rich in natural beauty. Lush rainforests, abundant wildlife and picture-perfect beaches are common sights around this ...

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Costa Rica is one of those dream vacation destinations ... and there is even a sandy beach leading up to the swimming hole where you can stretch out on a towel and soak up the sun.

Living in Costa Rica, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring ... a rocky outcrop that calms the waves, creating safe swimming conditions. A 10-minute drive from Quepos, the beach is accessed through ...

This beach is great for swimming, sport fishing , diving and snorkeling (scuba diving). Flamingo has a lovely little marina, one of the few in Costa Rica. The charter boats are great for short ...

Warren Ho said: "Don't swim where river meets the ... A stock image of an aerial view of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. A video of a crocodile spotted "chilling" on the beach there has gone viral on ...

Follow our Costa Rica packing guide ... you really can’t go wrong,” says Patane Moss. Some beaches shine for surfing and swimming, while others are remarkable habitats filled with natural ...

Costa Rica’s wildlife-rich rainforests ... turquoise water ideal for swimming and paddleboarding. Vendors along the beach rent water sports equipment, including snorkels and fins; the rocks ...