The beaches located in the Guanacaste area offer adventure, recreation, and a wide variety of activities. Popular beaches in Guanacaste include: Conchal, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Grande, and Avellanas. The area has many AirBnB options, as well as resorts, such as the Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Westin, and the W.
Arenal is Costa Rica's most well-known volcano. There are an abundance of outdoor activities to do at the Volcano and surrounding area. Activities include: hiking rainforests, waterfalls, white water rafting, ziplining, hot springs. See Arenal, Lake Arenal, and La Fortuna.
Monteverde is a popular destination for it's nature, adventure, hiking, and wild animals. At one mile of elevation, the region is known for it's cloud forests, where fog and dense rainforest canopy meet. The green scenery and animals provide great sights for hiking and canopy tours along hanging bridges.
The central Pacific beaches of Costa Rica are the closest ones to San Jose and known for their surfing. Jaco is a popular party beach town. Other popular beaches include Hermosa, Manuel Antonio, Herradura and Punta Leona.
Volcano in Cartago province.
Closest volcano to San Jose, located in Alajuela province.