A perfect week's getaway for travellers in search of Costa Rica's natural beauty. From brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths, the tropical forests of this tiny country teem with life. Volcanoes loom over wild rivers, and white-sand beaches nestle beneath a vivid green background, providing a wealth of rich and varied ecosystems for the wildlife lover.

Monteverde - Explore the forest trails of this cloud forest reserve, a biodiverse paradise for nature enthusiasts

Adventure - Whitewater raft, fly through the canopy on a zip wire or hike on volcanoes

Manuel Antonio - Share the stunning white-sand beaches of this national park with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys
Nature and wildlife - The opportunity to see sloths, monkeys and brightly coloured frogs, together with some of Costa Rica's spectacular birdlife

Monteverde - Search for the beautiful quetzal in this remarkable cloudforest reserve

Volcanoes - Admire the classic cone-shape of Arenal and the vastness of Poas

Manuel Antonio - Share the stunning white-sand beaches with sun-bathing iguanas and Capuchin monkeys