Of all the places I visited in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio was possibly my favourite thanks to one delightful animal encounter after another and some spectacular beaches.
Manuel Antonio
Monteverde: El Trapiche coffee tour
This family-run farm runs two-hour guided tours showing visitors how they grow and produce coffee, chocolate and sugar cane.
Monteverde
With swathes of cool, misty cloud forest and exceptional biodiversity, Monteverde is a great place for hiking and wildlife watching.
Tárcoles River safari: In pictures
Roseate spoonbills, herons, ospreys crocodiles and iguanas are just some of the incredible wildlife you'll find along the Tárcoles River.
Tárcoles River safari
The Tárcoles River is home to one of the world's largest crocodile populations, as well as a host of wading birds.
Costa Rica: Wildlife in pictures
From howler monkeys to beetles, frogs and macaws, Costa Rica is a haven for wildlife. Here are some of my favourite photos from the Central American nation.
Costa Rica: Wildlife
If there's one place that will turn you into a David-Attenborough-in-training, it's Costa Rica, which some four per cent of the world's species call home.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park… and the bike ride from hell
A morning bike ride near the shores of Lake Arenal and the genteel Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, home to six hanging bridges that look out over the rainforest below.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Standing at 1,670m tall, it's impossible to miss Arenal Volcano. The slumbering giant is the largest active volcano in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica: Top tips
If you're planning a trip to Costa Rica, here are some of my top tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Costa Rica
Lush green rainforests, golden sandy beaches and active, lava-spewing volcanoes are just some of Costa Rica's diverse landscapes.
Costa Rica travel guide
If you're looking for adventure, wildlife and diverse habitats, look no further than Costa Rica, also known as the happiest place on Earth.
Little Old World 