We're only including recommendations around the wedding venue area here, but Costa Rica has so much more to offer!

Feel free to reach out to your favorite local guides, Mile & Pablo, for more recommendations in other locations.

The #1 most popular Costa Rican destination for a good reason. A must-visit, located about an hour and 15 minutes from the wedding area. This park boasts stunning beaches, lush rainforest, diverse wildlife (sloths, monkeys, various birds), and excellent hiking trails. It is worth a full day!

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The entry fee for foreigners is $16-18 USD (plus tax) and must be purchased online here.

The park is open from 7am-4pm every day but Tuesdays. We recommend visiting on a week day to avoid the crowds.

Vibrant beach town with beginner-level waves perfect for a surfing lesson or just to unwind on a lively beach. Located only 20 min away from the wedding area, Jacó Beach offers a diverse range of restaurants, bars and clubs if you are "looking to check out the local nightlife."

Feel free to reach out for more specific recommendations!

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Tortuga Island is renowned for its stunning natural beauty with white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush vegetation. It's ideal for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling its amazing marine life, and offers optional water sports like jet skiing and kayaking.

The boat ride from Los Sueños Marina, the closest departure point to the wedding area, is typically 45 to 60 minutes. Please note that this is a full-day excursion.

Reach out for recommendations on tour operators!

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Approximately a 15-minute drive away from the wedding area, this park is famous for its diverse flora and fauna, including a large population of scarlet macaws. It's a great spot for birdwatching and seeing other wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and coatis. There are accessible walking trails.

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The entry fee for foreigners is $10 USD (plus tax) and must be purchased online here.

The park is open from 7am-4pm every day of the week.

This National Park, named "Whale Bay" for its humpback whale migration, protects coral reefs and features the famous "Whale's Tail" sandbar (visible at low tide). It's ideal for whale watching (Dec-Apr & Jul-Oct), snorkeling, and exploring coastal ecosystems, with kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and waterfalls also nearby.

Reach out for recommendations for a whale-watching tour.

(The only reason why this place is not higher up the list is because it is a two hour drive from the wedding area, make sure to plan accordingly)

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