Pura Vida for the senses

Costa Rica

Time, health, safety, friendships - today it's more about the intangibles: the five-star experience is more important than the five-star hotel, although a high level of comfort, personal service and good cuisine are still very important. The Central American natural paradise of Costa Rica is not only a paradise of biodiversity, but also offers authentic experiences without having to compromise on comfort: A candlelight dinner on the riverbank or with a view of the volcano, meditation in a thermal spring, yoga high above the rooftops of the rainforest, breakfast on a platform in the treetops, a silent kayak trip through the mangrove forests, a typical lunch with a farming family, an excellent dinner in a remote jungle lodge or a relaxing massage in the jungle.

In Costa Rica, both coasts are only 320 kilometers apart. Why not plan breakfast in the Caribbean and dinner by the Pacific? Perfect for relaxing hours with a tropical feel and postcard idyll or for surfing and snorkeling. Stressed by everyday life and looking for relaxation away from it all? Costa Rica offers particularly soothing "Wellness Pura Vida" for body and soul. It is the perfect combination of authentic experiences for all the senses: Nature, well-being, gastronomy, adventure, beach and culture. Unique eco-lodges with views of the spectacular scenery and personalized service make the stay perfect.

The biodiversity of this small country is legendary and is considered one of the largest in the world: with a land area of 51,100 square kilometers, Costa Rica covers just 0.03 percent of the earth's surface, but is home to five percent of the planet's entire flora and fauna. Over a quarter of the country is protected. No wonder this tropical nature destination is a pioneer in sustainable ecotourism. Diverse landscapes alternate: 28 national parks and numerous nature reserves with lush rainforests and dry forests, dense mangrove swamps and mystical mountain cloud forests cast a spell over visitors. With around 100 extinct and numerous active volcanoes, Costa Rica is also a land of fiery mountains. The exotic wildlife is also unique: over 900 bird species, including the rare quetzal, toucans and hummingbirds as well as mammal and reptile species make the hearts of all nature lovers beat faster.

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