Last Frontiers' articles for Costa Rica (Trip reports)
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Wildlife of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
22 years had passed since I last set foot on the Osa Peninsula but I can still recall the overwhelming sense of adventure it brought, along with incredible sounds, and wildlife sightings the area is famous for. I was glad however on my return visit in May, not to have to repeat my waist high wade ac... Read more»
Elliot visits Costa Rica
When I was invited to visit a selection of luxury lodges in Costa Rica I couldn't have been happier, as this is a country that I had long wanted to visit. With its unbeatable biodiversity, varied landscapes, and the ever-important conservation and environmental efforts that are becoming increasingl... Read more»
Lizzy heads off the beaten track in Costa Rica
I was excited to be seeing some of the lesser-visited areas of the country on this, my fourth trip to Costa Rica. The journey was very much focussed on the eastern section that spans the Caribbean in the north to the Pacific in the south, and from San José in the west to the border with Panama in th... Read more»
Hannah explores Costa Rica and Panama
As an adventure-seeker and outdoor enthusiast, Costa Rica has long been on my list of places to explore so when the opportunity arose to visit in April, I jumped at the chance. What began as a 10-day trip soon became almost 3 weeks when my flight home got overbooked and I had to stay a bit longer -... Read more»
Go Green in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is well known for having two seasons, the high (or 'dry') from December to April and the rainy or 'green' season between May and November. When is the best time to visit? The typical 'dry season' response ignores the fact that with such diverse ecosystems, Costa Rica can be a year-round d... Read more»
Emily in undiscovered Costa Rica
In May I had the opportunity to visit Costa Rica for the first time. The itinerary was exciting and really varied and gave me the chance to explore the less visited Caribbean coast. Whilst there I enjoyed discovering the growing town of Puerto Viejo, Cahuita National Park and the new Aguas Claras H... Read more»
Sue spots a quetzal in Costa Rica
As a lover of the outdoors, nature and wildlife, the opportunity to fly non-stop to Costa Rica (on the new non-stop British Airways flight) and spend 10 days seeking out some of the wonderful wildlife the country is famed for was just my thing. Bordering the Carara National Park on the central Pacif... Read more»
Nicola finds paradise in Costa Rica
Hidden away in a remote and lush corner of Costa Rica lies the Osa Peninsula, ‘the most biologically intense place on earth,’ according to National Geographic. In a country famed for its wildlife, this region has, rather surprisingly, remained relatively quiet on the tourism front. It was for this r... Read more»