03/10/2026
🇨🇷 COSTA RICA… WOW! 🌴🐒🦥
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Latin Routes Training Academy in COSTA RICA! Yes… Costa Rica! 😍 And what an incredible experience it was.
We spent two days learning all things Latin America, and some of the destinations that really stood out to me were Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and, of course, Costa Rica. 🌎
Before this trip, Latin America is somewhere I didn't know a huge amount about, but I came home with so much more knowledge about these incredible destinations and honestly, once you start discovering what Latin America has to offer, you’ll want to experience it for yourself.
But first… let’s talk COSTA RICA! 🇨🇷
I genuinely didn’t know what to expect before visiting, but Costa Rica completely exceeded my expectations. ❤️
🌋 Arenal
We stayed at the stunning Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs, where waking up to views of the incredible Arenal Volcano every morning was pretty special!
One evening we visited Ecotermales Hot Springs, and I think it’s safe to say this was a favourite with everyone. There’s something pretty amazing about relaxing in naturally heated thermal pools surrounded by the Costa Rican rainforest. 🌿
🐊 And then came the crocodiles…
While travelling between hotels, we stopped for a crocodile safari and got VERY close to some huge crocodiles! Definitely an experience I won’t forget in a hurry. 😳🐊
🐒 Manuel Antonio
Next we stayed at the beautiful Parador Nature Resort & Spa in Manuel Antonio — and this hotel did not disappoint.
Imagine walking around your hotel and spotting monkeys and sloths in the trees! 🐒🦥
Seeing them in the wild for the first time was honestly one of those moments I’ll never forget. ❤️
We also visited Manuel Antonio National Park with a guide who spotted so much wildlife that we would probably have walked straight past on our own!
And waiting for us at the end of the walk? The most STUNNING beach. 🏝️😍
Five days in Costa Rica was nowhere near enough!
If anything, this trip has just made me desperate to go back and experience even more…
🌋 Volcano hikes
🌳 Ziplining through the rainforest
🛶 Kayaking
💦 River tubing
🌙 Night wildlife tours
🐒 More incredible wildlife
🏝️ And those beautiful beaches!
Costa Rica really does have something for everyone — adventure, wildlife, nature, beaches, incredible hotels and experiences you’ll remember forever.
I went there not really knowing what to expect…
I came home thinking WHEN CAN I GO BACK?! 🇨🇷😂
And the best part? I can now use everything I experienced and learned first-hand to help plan an incredible Costa Rica or Latin America adventure for you. ✈️🌎
So if Costa Rica, or anywhere else in Latin America is on your bucket list, don't hesitate to contact us on:
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Trust me… Latin America deserves a place on that list! ❤️
