Discovering Costa Rica

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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.