Costa Rica Garners Accolades as Top Travel, Honeymoon Destination

Featuring lush landscapes, smoking volcanos and exceptional beaches, Costa Rica is one of Central America’s most visited vacation destinations. Mysterious caves, majestic cloud forests, mineral-rich hot springs, virgin rainforests and rugged mountains are just some of the natural wonders travelers can enjoy in this ecotourism haven. With more than one quarter of the country protected, it comes as no surprise that sustainable tourism has become the cornerstone of Costa Rica.  Here are some of the latest awards and accolades praising the many virtues of this incredible nation.

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Recent awards and accolades for Costa Rica

1. First place for best wildlife watching destination, Fox News

2. Most popular eco-friendly destination, TripAdvisor

3. First place for the sexiest and most romantic honeymoon destination, 15th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

4. Top 5 Best Vacation Destination in the World, Travel & Leisure

5. Manuel Antonio National Park ranked one of the most beautiful in the world by Forbes

6. Most Popular Adventure Travel Destination, TripAdvisor

7. One of the 10 Best Wellness Destinations in the World, Successful Meeting

8. Nosara Ranked the World’s 4th Best Surf Spot, National Geographic

9. One of the Top Birdwatching Spots in the World, Travel Pulse

10. Central America’s Happiest Country, Travel Channel

Recreational opportunities abound

Costa Rica occupies a prime location in the heart of Central America, which is easily accessed by U.S. and Canadian visitors in one of the country’s two international airports situated in San Jose and Liberia. Spanning 19,730 square miles – roughly the size of West Virginia – this comparatively small country holds plenty of surprises, whether you’re into surfing, nature tours, or a relaxing getaway with your loved one. And while exotic creatures draw many tourists (sloths, monkeys and toucans, to name a few), Costa Rica’s main claim to fame is its heart-pounding adventure activities. A land of towering waterfalls, frothing rivers and dense jungle, Costa Rica is a virtual playground for white water rafting, ATV tours, scuba diving and snorkeling and, of course, the requisite canopy tours.

A place for health & wellness

Need a break from the daily grind? De-stress and unwind in one of Costa Rica’s famed spas, which promise to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Wellness tourism is growing by leaps and bounds, with several retreats and spas offering everything from yoga classes and organic food to relaxing massages, body wraps and other complementary therapies. You’ll find plenty of inviting spas and wellness retreats in places like Manuel Antonio, Nosara, Dominical and Tamarindo.