Costa Rica has almost become synonymous with tourism. Ziplines rip through forest canopies, resorts clog the edges of pristine beaches, and colonies of North American retirees build their pickleball courts amid misty cloud forest. In many ways, Costa Rica could be a cautionary tale of over tourism.
But, somehow, despite the over-abundance of tourist traps and expat enclaves, Costa Rica still maintains a lot of the charm that made it a must-visit destination in the first place. The country has plenty of places where you can still wander away from the beaten path and discover hidden gems to call your own.
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