27 waterfalls are nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range and offer a real tropical adventure. Touring these waterfalls will excite even the adrenaline junkies out there.

With hundreds of rescued animals, the sanctuary has been home to the island's donkeys since 1993, often saving their lives by adopting them straight from the street. Make friends with some long-eared residents, even from the comfort of your own car — you can even buy grass pallets to feed them — then round off the experience with a tour in the gift shop or a drink on the panoramic terrace.

Discover the little-known vanilla cultivation plant Cooperative Provanille, where all work is done by hand on-site. Take a close look at the industrious workers on the job, and witness every step of the way over the 18-month long processing period. There is a gift shop on the premises if you wish to purchase a souvenir.

Las Catalinas is a new beach town developed in 2006 along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Its purpose is to create a way of life that is healthy, sustainable, fulfilling and fun. In practical terms, it means that Las Catalinas was founded based on the principles of New Urbanism — a compact, car-free and fully walkable town within easy reach of the beach. A maze of small shaded streets connects houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, pedestrian streets, plazas, parks, and recreational facilities — all surrounded by a lush rainforest. On the other side is the Pacific Ocean, where you'll find two of the finest beaches in all of Costa Rica with great swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, boogie boarding, and snorkelling. Don't miss out on the opportunity to go diving next to the Las Catalinas islands!