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Friendly Costa Rica teems with natural wonders. From pristine rainforests filled with exotic fauna to fascinating geothermal activity surrounding its volcanoes, Costa Rica offers endless amazing vistas. This Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tour features a Costa Rican naturalist to guide your discoveries. Enjoy two nights in an eco-lodge in Tortuguero National Park. Visit Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Braulio Carrillo Rainforest National Park and soak in springs heated by the Arenal Volcano. Visit the Green Turtle Research Station.

• Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Penas Blancas River Safari, Lake Arenal Cruise, Arenal Volcano Rain Forest

• Our local Costa Rican naturalist takes you off the beaten path to discover the nation’s spectacular flora and fauna, geological wonders and tropical forest ecology as you journey from the coastal lowlands into the cloud forests of the central highlands.
  • Learn about the unique flavors and processing techniques of Costa Rican coffee production at a coffee plantation.
  • Enjoy a discussion on the geology of Costa Rica’s active and dormant volcanoes, and their environmental and economic impact on the nation.
  • Learn about the differences between Costa Rica’s varied forest environments.

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