Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a primal place full of colourful creatures such as howler monkeys and toucans, to-die-for beaches, an active volcano and a cloud forest as lush as it sounds; even the waves are prime surfing material. If you like your holidays active there is loads to do: surf at Salsa Brava in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, snorkel, dive, hike and zip along the canopy lines. Watch squirrel monkeys and sloths at play in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio or come face to face with the giant anteater in Parque Nacional Corcovado. Sneak in some people watching and wind down on Costa Rica’s most beautiful beach, Playa Conchal.