23 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Book a Trip to Costa Rica Right Now
![Sunset in Costa Rica](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sunset-.webp)
There are seemingly infinite adjectives that can be used to describe Costa Rica, but to keep it simple, Costa Rica is often described as one of the most beautiful places in the world. These photographs are captured proof of this. Pristine beaches on both coasts hug a densely verdant middle that is dotted with volcanoes, waterfalls, cloud forests, and rainforests. Costa Rica is rich with awe-inspiring nature and culture. Sometimes all it takes is a photograph to inspire an adventure.
![Arenal Volcano](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1-arenal-arturo-sotillo-.webp)
![Baby two-toed sloth at the Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2-babysloth.webp)
![Rio Celeste Falls](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/3-rioceleste.webp)
![Empty beach](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/4-emptybeach-marbella-kaitlyn-.webp)
![Perfect barrels](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/5-perfectbarrels-chonfotos_fotor.webp)
![Sea turtles nesting at Playa Ostional](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/7-seaturtle-nesting.webp)
![Blue morpho butterfly in the rainforest](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/8-bluemorpho.webp)
![Dog-friendly sunsets](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/9-dogsunsets.webp)
![No better place for a yoga retreat than in Santa Teresa](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/10-yogaretreat.webp)
![A chance to travel off the beaten path](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/11-off-the-path.webp)
![Caribbean Sea lookout point](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/12-greatlookouts.webp)
![Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dsc_9744copy.webp)
![Islas Catalinas](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kaitlyn-shea-photographer_1270.webp)
![Empty peeling waves](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kaitlyn-shea-photographer_5368.webp)
![Learn to sail at Costa Rica Sailing Center in Playa Portero](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kaitlyn-shea-photographer-_1129.webp)
![Llano de Cortes waterfall](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/kaitlyn-shea-photographer-4498.webp)
![Great adventures often begin on a dirt backroad](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-dsc_4518.webp)
![Exquisite diving is just below](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/web-dsc_9189.webp)
![Toucan in the rainforest](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/caracara-osa.webp)
![Sunset sailing in Tamarindo](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sailing.webp)
![Vast fields of beauty](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fields-.webp)
![Red-eyed tree frog](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/treefrog-.webp)
![Take a turquoise ocean dip](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/turquiosesea.webp)
To further inspire and aid your decision to book a trip to Costa Rica, check out our list of the top 10 books that will get you excited for Costa Rica and our comprehensive packing guide.