Romantic Destinations
Beautiful Costa Rica is full of romantic locales, making it the perfect setting for a honeymoon, renewal of vows, anniversary, or romantic getaway. The great outdoors provide an incredible backdrop for romantic moments, from brilliant sunsets on a secluded beach to picnics beside a tumbling waterfall. Whether your romance is all about adrenaline-fueled adventures or luxurious spa treatments for two, you'll soon see why Costa Rica is considered one of the world's most romantic destinations.
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Arenal is Costa Rica's adventure capital; daredevil couples delight in the area's extreme activities, which include an exhilarating canopy tour, heart-pounding waterfall rappel, and a trip to watch rod-hot lava rocks roll down the slopes of Arenal volcano. For more sedate romance, hike to the incredible Rio Celeste, a powder-blue river that spills into a gorgeous waterfall, or take a wildlife safari to Cano Negro. Wrap up a day of romance at the steamy volcano-fed hot springs, where restorative waters are guaranteed to relax your muscles and recharge your soul.
Manuel Antonio
Lush rainforest spills into the Pacific Ocean at Manuel Antonio, one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations. The forest is filled with life, and hikers often sight white-faced monkeys, sloths, basilisk lizards, and hummingbirds. The beaches within Manuel Antonio National Park are some of the most beautiful in the country -- perfect for an afternoon stroll or leisurely dip in the Pacific. Sunset sails depart daily and visit private beaches for snorkeling before returning just in time for a magnificent sunset. After the sun goes down, Manuel Antonio is home to several five-star restaurants, ideal for a romantic meal.
Monteverde
Monteverde's fairy tale setting offers a paradise of emerald green landscapes, mist-shrouded cloud forest, and rolling mountains. This nature lover's paradise emphasizes the great outdoors, sending visitors hiking through the forest, sightseeing on an aerial tram, and horseback riding to a hidden waterfall. The area is peppered with private reserves, each offering peaceful trails where couples can strike out in search of secluded lookout points, swimming holes, and unique photo ops. In the late afternoon, sunshine fades into an incredible sunset over the distant Pacific Ocean, the orange rays sparkling like tiny candles on the Gulf of Nicoya.
Papagayo
Papagayo is a popular honeymoon destination, known for its incredible natural beauty and romantic seclusion. The area is dotted with several all-inclusive resorts that share miles of golden beaches, each home to howler monkeys, colorful hermit crabs and lively beach vendors. Papagayo's beautiful shoreline and oceanfront location lend themselves to either lazy days or action-packed afternoons filled with sea kayaking, sunset sails and sport fishing trips. The gulf's clear, blue waters are protected to the north and south by thin fingers of land that surround the bay, creating calm waters ideal for swimming and relaxing.
Puerto Viejo
Sea almonds and swaying palms line the beaches of Puerto Viejo, a fishing village located in Costa Rica's southern Caribbean. Adventurous couples enjoy biking from beach to beach, stopping for a quick dip, or a bite of ocean-fresh seafood. Tours to local indigenous villages are among the best cultural tours in the country, and specialized chocolate and fruit tours are of unique interest to foodies. The area is also famous for its spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving -- the country's only two living coral reefs are located directly north and south of the vibrant downtown.