Discovering Costa Rica

Libraries The National Library of Costa Rica is located in San José. This library was founded in 1888, and curates the cultural heritage of Costa Rica. It holds three copies of every book published in the country, in addition to other works. It is located next to Parque Nacional, which is in the center of government buildings. Tourist Attractions After getting settled, taking a tour is a great way to become further acquainted with Costa Rica. Tours are the best way to get to know the area and learn about the history, culture, and lifestyle.

Tours and Activities + Adventure Tours: Costa Rica is full of nature and adventure. Rappel down a

waterfall canyon or cross the jungle on a zip line, these are just a few of the adventurous options this country has to offer + Nature Tours: Learn more about Costa Rican nature and climate as your travel through the cloud forest or rain forest. The wide variety of plant and animal species make these tours interesting for everyone + Leisure Tours: Along with the beautiful scenery comes rest and relaxation. Find the country’s most beautiful beaches, tropical forests, or volcanic hot springs for your next vacation spot + Cultural Tours: Costa Rica’s agrarian culture is a big part of the country as a whole. These culture tours allow visitors to immerse themselves in Costa Rica’s “pure life”

+ Educational Tours: Learn about Costa Rica’s biggest attractions. From learning the language to learning how to surf, everyone can find something they enjoy from the variety of opportunities in this country Multi-Day Tours: These few days are a way for visitors to immerse themselves within the country’s culture and explore more areas than one

Helpful Hint: Citymaps2GO is an app that includes tours of San José with street names, businesses, museums, Paseo Colon tours, art galleries, and more.

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