Costa Rica: A Top Travel Destination for Adventure, Rainforests and Relaxation with Javier Echecopar

#157: Costa Rica expert Javier Echecopar shares the amazing experiences the country has to offer. He provides insider tips for the ideal times to visit, where to find the best beaches, mountains and wildlife, and different adventurous activities like visiting the Arenal volcano. He also offers recommendations for food, unique lodging, the best ways to get around the country, and much more.

Javier Echecopar is a co-founder of Journey Costa Rica, a travel company dedicated to creating high-end travel experiences in Costa Rica. He has over 15 years of experience in luxury adventure travel, including founding his own photography-focused travel company in Chile and 11 years working in multiple positions for Abercrombie & Kent.

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Resources Mentioned

Javier Echecopar: Journey Costa Rica | Instagram | LinkedIn

Things to do in San Jose:

• Coffee Tours
• Sikwa Restaurante
• Museo del Oro (Gold Museum)
• Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (National Museum)

Costa Rica Domestic Airline: SANSA

Volcano: Arenal Volcano

Tidal Pools: Santa Teresa

Best Wildlife: Osa Peninsula

Sloth Tour: La Perica

Tallest Mountain in Costa Rica: Cerro Chirripó

Hiking Trail: Camino de Costa Rica

Lodging:

• Unique Experiences: Pacuare | Tabacón
• Coffee Farm and Inn + Coffee Tours: Finca Rosa Blanca
• Best Eco Lodges: El Remanso | Lapa Rios

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Full Show Notes

(02:02) How to Structure Your Trip to Costa Rica

(06:24) Unique Lodging in Costa Rica

(09:43) Best Times to Visit Costa Rica

(12:24) Misconceptions About Costa Rica

(14:53) The Food in Costa Rica

(16:21) Traveling to Costa Rica with Kids

(19:15) Getting Around Costa Rica: Transport & Guides

(23:19) Flights to Costa Rica

(24:45) Things to Do in San Jose

(27:45) Types of Adventures in Costa Rica

(30:14) How to Spend Time Around the Volcano

(32:23) Beach Lodging

(37:08) Using Taxis in Costa Rica

(39:40) Beach Activities

(40:57) Wildlife in Costa Rica & Osa Peninsula

(45:14) Hiking, Mountains & Waterfalls in Costa Rica

(47:08) Journey Costa Rica

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