Costa Rica

Pura Vida, “the good life”, is exactly what you’ll experience on a Wilderness Inquiry adventure in Costa Rica. Known for its extraordinary natural wonders and rich biodiversity, this small Central American country offers rainforests, beaches, volcanoes, and wildlife in abundance. With years of experience leading trips here, Wilderness Inquiry has crafted a unique itinerary that takes you beyond the usual tourist paths.

Your journey highlights the southern region of Costa Rica, including Corcovado National Park on the remote Osa Peninsula, described by the National Geographic Society as “the most biologically intense place on Earth.” Here, you’ll explore rainforests alive with monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws, and witness dolphins and iguanas along the coast. In Barú, you’ll encounter diverse habitats that showcase Costa Rica’s incredible ecological variety.

The adventure continues in the highlands, where you’ll hike the mystical cloud forests of Mount Chirripó, the tallest peak in the country. Nights are spent in comfortable, locally owned hotels and cabanas, offering a welcoming place to relax after days filled with discovery. With stunning scenery, cultural immersion, and expert guides, this trip captures the very best of Costa Rica’s wild spirit.