Costa Rica Guide

The Costa Rica travel and vacation guide website is a companion to the Toucan Guides waterproof travel map.

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Home to detailed information about all the adventures shown on the map from canopy tours to butterfly gardens. Descriptions of the rain forest, turtle nesting beach and volcano National Parks include maps, hours, hiking trails and what to do.

Orchid Every tourism location page automatically maps out hotels, activities, and other parks in the same region so you don't have to search around for them.

The Costa Rica Guide covers practical information on weather, safe travel, money, airfare, rent a car, health, and packing for Costa Rica, and we round it out with fun sections on food and Costa Rican recipes, pictures, and travel stories.

So whether you’re considering travel to Costa Rica on an all inclusive tour, an ecology expedition to spot animals, a surfing safari, real estate shopping or you just want a relaxing vacation on the beach, pick a topic from the menu on the left and welcome to the Costa Rica guide…

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We're leaving for Costa Rica on Tues. and I can't believe I just found your site. Nice to know that we are on the right track. Thanks for the insights
—K.A., Canada

I went to Costa Rica with two maps in hand and hopes of backbacking around the Pacific Coast. Like Vermont, Costa Rica can be rather wet. Within two days of hiking, the first map was torn and soggy. The second map was like it was out of the box. I can't stress the importance and practicality of a waterproof map enough. I found this one to be accurate, detailed and above all, higher quality than I've ever experienced. It was a pleasure to order from Toucan guides as well and I've purchased an additional map for my brother.
—from Amazon.com review—C.O. Patten, Vermont

Hi, I enjoyed looking at your reviews of books related to Costa Rica. We have recently published the following book that you may want to include. Thank you,
—W. Z., Mountain Gem Publications

Hi there
I just wanted to say what a great website you have!! There is so much information and I am truly inspired!! I am really looking forward to my trip to Costa Rica...
—A.W., Australia

Thank you so much for your thorough web page on traveling Costa Rica. It is very helpful. Thanks again for all your time...your invaluable advice, and your great website.
—B.R.

your website is awesome!! I am planning a trip with my boyfriend in January & your site is just what I was looking for!! I just wanted to say thank you!
—A.S.

me alegro ver un sitio tan bueno como el suyo. la verdad es que es muy, pero muy elegante. me parece una obra de amor. mil gracias, arigato.....
—H.G., Japan

Hi there
I just wanted to say what a great website you have!! There is so much information and I am truly inspired!! I am really looking forward to my trip to Costa Rica...
—A.W., Australia

We just got back from Costa Rica. We had 4 sets of maps in our car and yours was our main map. My wife and I were struck by the major inconsistencies between maps, especially the free ones like from Europcar rental car. We had others, but yours is much more accurate.
Your map has a more emphatic classification of road types (major vs. minor vs. dirt). This is welcome and very helpful.
Thanks for the great maps.
Regards,
—R.L., USA

Hi
Congratulations regarding Your excellent website !
—H.H.G., Germany

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Tarantulas (Matacaballos) can grow to over 10” (25 cm) and some can make a snakelike hiss by rubbing the hairs of their legs together.
Latin American Insects and Entomology, Charles L. Hogue