Visit Arenal & the Central Highlands

Costa Rica is a land of spectacular volcanoes, wildlife-filled cloud forests, fast-flowing jungle rivers and tropical jungles. Explore its natural-world highlights in Arenal and Monteverde before kicking back on the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park or Guanacaste.

Let expert guides introduce you to two Costa Rican gems – the rainforest of Sarapiqui and towering Arenal Volcano. You'll then enjoy a full-board stay at the Lapa Rios Ecolodge, hidden among the wildlife-filled rainforests of the Osa Peninsula.

Travel passed farmlands, forests, lakes and volcanoes to Arenal, the cloud forests of Monteverde and the wildlife of the Palo Verde and Rincón de la Vieja National Parks. Top it all off with a relaxing stay on the palm-fringed bays of Guanacaste on Costa Rica's North Pacific Coast.

This tailor-made tour wonderfully showcases the spectacular variety of wildlife and landscapes of Costa Rica. You'll explore the fauna that lies among remote peninsulas, white-sand beaches and subtropical rainforest, alongside stays in luxury eco-lodges.

This luxury resort at the foot of the imposing Arenal volcano combines outdoor living with luxurious design and exquisite dining.

A tranquil resort at the foothills of the Arenal Volcano, this hotel offers spectacular views and activities round the national park, with a hot tub in each room as well as hot spring pools and a wonderful spa.

In a coveted location high in the famous Monteverde cloud forest, this resort has a wonderful chateau feel and is perfectly situated to explore the vast array of wildlife on its doorstep.

Wexas Latin-America specialist Alison Nicolle reports back from one of 2018's hottest destinations – Costa Rica. Expect everything from volcano rainforests to sloth beaches.