Costa Rica Honeymoon | Luxury Honeymoons to Costa Rica

The fly and flop honeymoon is an increasingly endangered species, with newlyweds making the most of their time away to pack in a bit of adventure, an achievement or two and, of course, some well earned time on a beach. The good news is that a honeymoon to Costa Rica offers all of the above, and in an itty-bitty little place that’s incredibly easy to get around. Whether it’s wildlife, surfing, trekking, volcano climbing, zip-wiring or a good old fashioned suntan/cocktail combo you’re after, this charming Central American country covers all the bases, with low key and romantic boutique hotels a particular speciality.

Honeymooners wanting a bit more than the classic sun lounger and cocktail combo (nothing wrong with that, mind) should look no further than this pocket rocket Central American destination: So what would we recommend? Working on the assumption that you have two weeks to play with, you could pretty much see the whole country - it's that small. The highlight of the eastern (Caribbean) coast is the wonderful Tortuguero National Park, home to dense wildlife filled rainforests and, in summer, nesting green turtles on the many beaches.

Heading west, the centre of Costa Rica is basically a glorified range of volcanoes, some more extinct than others, and covered with lush cloudforests where the more adventurous honeymooner can enjoy activities from zip-wiring to canopy walks and volcano walks.

Finally, the east coast is the place to enjoy some serious R&R at one of the many lovely beachfront boutique properties we know and recommend, but with yet more options for those with itchy feet, including excellent surf breaks and primary rainforests such as Corocvardo National Park to explore.

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Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers

Pura Vida: Best of Costa Rica

Costa Rica stakes its reputation on the concept of Pura Vida (or 'pure life'), protecting the natural environment and prioritising ecotourism....

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Central America > Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a picture perfect and pocket-sized country with two beautiful coastlines separated by a spine of extremely active volcanoes.

Central America > Costa Rica > Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula

Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula

Isolated and rugged beaches, nature reserves and increasingly stylish hotels.

Central America > Costa Rica > Volcanoes and Cloud Forests

Volcanoes and Cloud Forests

One big National Park, Costa Rica is filled with natural beauty, wildlife and this region is heaven for outdoorsy types.

Central America > Costa Rica > Peninsula Papagayo

Peninsula Papagayo

This Pacific coast peninsula makes for an ideal family-friendly pitstop on any longer Costa Rica trip, or as a one-stop shop fly and flop destination.