Rion Explores: A Grand Tour of Costa Rica in a Week (pt.2)
Welcome back to Rion Explores! In this second edition, I’m continuing my depiction of my first week in Costa Rica, exploring it from southern to northern tip on its western half. In the previous issue (published on September 16th, 2024), I shared my adventures with my partner in Atenas, Jacó, Uvita, Nicoya and Cabuya. This issue shares the second half of our week as we explored Guanacaste Province’s most famous and hidden spots, Playa Portero, Liberia, Rincón de la Vieja, Nuevo Arenal, and La Fortuna.
What are Costa Rica’s Major Regions?
Only 9 degrees north of the equator, Costa Rica is a small country, sharing its borders to the north with Nicaragua and to the south with Panama. Despite its size, Costa Rica is lined by the Caribbean Coast to the east and the Pacific Coast to the west. Predominantly comprised of national parks, 25% of the country’s land mass is protected, boasting over 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Costa Rica has seven distinct provinces, each with its own climate zones, native biodiversity, and terrains.
