Holidays in Gulf Of Papagayo

If you’re looking for somewhere exotic, the Gulf of Papagayo won’t disappoint. Carved into the north Pacific shores of Costa Rica, this huge bay has the faraway jungly look down to a T. It really lives up to everyone’s idea of Costa Rica - all bright green hills and dense woodlands. And it’s pretty remote and quiet, too. With no big towns in the area, the only activity here comes from a handful of fishing villages and hotels. The beaches, meanwhile, provide the finishing touches to the adventure-book feel of the place. There are 12 in all, spread along the bay in between rocky headlands. And they range from gorgeous white sand stretches to pockets of black, volcanic sand. Just take your pick - you can walk for miles along the shore or catch a boat trip. The waters are great for swimming and snorkelling, too - sheltered by the bay, they’re shallow and calm. If you fancy upping the pace a bit, your best bet is Playa de Coco in the south. As well as a beautiful beach, this bustling village has restaurants, bars and dinky souvenir shops. Last but not least, there’s loads here for wildlife-lovers and thrill-seekers. Take a nature trail to spy on howler monkeys, parrots and iguanas. Or venture further afield into Costa Rica’s national parks for white-water rafting, zip-lining or sky-walking. The jewel in the crown is Arenal National Park. Crowned by the huge Arenal Volcano, this natural wonderland offers up everything from hot mineral springs to rainforests offering amazing hiking and birdwatching.

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