To help inspire or plan your trip to Costa Rica, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Costa Rica which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Cultural attractions in Costa Rica
| Puerto Viejo | |
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Puerto Viejo is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast and surrounded by natural and wildlife reserves. The town has a relaxed Caribbean vibe and culture and is renowned for its beautiful beaches and excellent surfing. The coral reefs off the coast also make it a prime site for diving or snorkelling. Visits to the Kekokdi and Bri-Bri Indian Reserves will allow you to learn more about these indigenous peoples. There are also many opportunities for wildlife spotting in the mangrove swamps (manatee, crocodile and caiman), rainforest (tapir, toucan, manakin, hummingbird and brightly coloured poison-dart frogs) and beaches (turtles). | |
Other World Heritage Sites in Costa Rica
| Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís | Cultural site |
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