Welcome to Costa Rica

Perhaps you are thinking about coming here on a holiday to enjoy the beaches, the Arenal Volcano area, or the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park. Or, perhaps you’re coming here for a medical vacation – plastic surgery, dental work or hormone therapy treatment. Also, since the passing of CAFTA, more international companies are becoming interested in Costa Rica, and perhaps you are here on business.

Whatever the reason, Costa Rica is a special place – literally translated as, the “Rich Coast”. It is a land of incredible bio-diversity, well know for its eco-travel emphasis, as well as the night life in our bustling capital city, San Jose.

No matter why you are here, we hope you will take a few moments to enjoy the intoxicating beauty of this magical land. Below, are some references to sites that you might enjoy, that will enhance your visit here, and provide information if you want to eventually live and / or retire here.

Costa Rica Information

Move, Live & Retire in Costa Rica Video
Live and Retire in Costa Rica and learn how from this video which includes four interviews with people who have made the decision and successfully made the move to a tropical lifestyle.

Study Abroad Course / Vacations in Costa Rica
Visit Costa Rica with university sponsored study programs. Visitecr.com is a study abroad provider travel agency that organizes educational course tours in business, administration, sociology, marine biology, criminal justice, culinary servics, health, medical and ecological studies for students.

Costa Rica Map - Online
Costa Rica Maps, driving directions and travel guide - Detailed maps and directions to San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, Monteverde and many other destinations.

Costa Rica Hotels

Costa Rica Eco Lodge
Sitting right next to a primary rain forest near the National Park Volcan Tenorio in Northern Costa Rica, the Celeste Mountain Lodge is the right place for your next eco-vacation adventure. The robin's egg blue river and waterfall - Rio Celeste - is nearby.

Costa Rica Birdwatching, Orchid Garden & Private Nature Lodge
The Bosque de Paz cloud and rainforest hotel is located high up in the mountains of Costa Rica and is a favorite location to see an assortment of tropical birds, including the famous quetzal, and orchids.

Costa Rica Tours

Costa Rica Tour Operator, Travel Packages
Costa Rica Green Forest Travel Agency has a selection of vacation packages to Costa Rica from Europe and from other Latin America countires. Custom itineraries are a specialty. English and Spanish versions of the website are online.

Costa Rica Canopy Tours by Dream Forest Canopy
When in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, get the best in long zip line canopy rides at Dream Forest Canopy. Experience nature up close and safely with experienced guides in this adventurous activity.

Costa Rica Vacation Rentals

Costa Rica Beach Vacation Rental
Few homes on the beach in Costa Rica offer the luxury of Casa Oceano, including the new infinity pool overlooking the blue Pacific and the beach at Tango Mar Beach and Golf Resort. Enjoy a relaxing vacation, or let our concierge plan your days with adventure tours and trips to other Nicoya Peninsula beaches.

Costa Rica Vacation Rental, Dominical, Costa Rica
For comfort and luxury on your vacation, this unique villa overlooks Dominical Beach in the private Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica. Everything is deluxe and ready for you in this tropical paradise!

Costa Rica Boutique Vacation Rental Villas
Waterfall Villa rentals are the perfect place for a romantic getaway, a wedding or honeymoon. Enjoy a deluxe villa next to one of our 5 cascading waterfalls in this private eco-reserve in the Baru Rainforest, Dominical, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Vacation Rentals - Dominical Beach View
Rent two homes that are side by side up the mountainsides around Playa Dominical for the eco-vacation of your dreams. Both villas are surrounded by primary forest and have great views!

Trave Agencies Costa Rica and Latin America

Costa Rica Hotels, Vacations, Travel, Luxury Tours & Packages
Costa Rica licensed travel agency and ground operator offers the best of Costa Rica with honeymoon packages, family vacations, selection of recommended beach hotels and adventure tours. Also, you could plan your trip to Costa Rica as a 'medical / dental vacation'. The money you save on medical services will pay for your vacation!

Costa Rica Real Estate

Costa Rica Private Real Estate Communities
Costa Rica Land and Homes represents the best private, gated communities, homes and condos, suitable for extended vacations, living or retiring. If you intend to build, private lots are for sale and we can help you with the construction.

Costa Rica Real Estate Financing
Costa Rica Financial has loans for homeowners as well as developers in Costa Rica -loans to purchase or refinance lots, homes and condominiums as well as construction loans. We offer acquisition, construction and permanent project development financing, and work with banks and private investors. Call us for the money you need.

Costa Rica Condos, Houses, Real Estate for Sale
Emerald Forest Properties has hundreds of listings to choose from all over Costa Rica for people wishing to live here, retire, or invest in real estate. Check out our articles and newsletter to stay informed about the changing real estate property and financing opportunities in Costa Rica.

Car Rental Companies

Costa Rica Car Rentals by Sixt International Rent a Cars
The best new and late model car rentals by Sixt Rental Cars of Costa Rica assures you the best in quality sedan and 4 wheel drives for a care-free vacation.

Professional Services and Art

Costa Rica Art - Workshops, Creativity Journals, Travel
Learn about Costa Rica art, the culture, the people and write your observations into a travel and art journal. Learn how to expand your creativity with training sessions while you travel through the beautiful country of tropical Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Art, Paintings, Sculptures
Amodeo Art Gallery represents many established Costa Rican artists, as well as many from Central America, and they also proudly show creative works by new artists.