Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most diverse and magnificent places in the world. Located on Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast, our featured property lies where a calm and peaceful ambience prevails.

Golden sunsets and spectacular beaches give way to an unusual mix of grassy savannahs, cattle ranches and tropical dry forest, backed by volcanic mountain ranges. It's a secluded, natural sanctuary providing abundant opportunities to experience eco-adventure on land and in the water.

Flying time: Liberia - 16 hours 5 minutes

Time difference: GMT -6 Hours .

Getting there: Via Houston with British Airways and onwards with Continental to Liberia. Additional services available on request.

Currency: Costa Rican Colon (but US Dollars are widely accepted).

Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended, with some regions under risk of malaria, rabies and typhoid - please contact your doctor for up-to-date information.

Visas: British passport holders do not require a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the embassy.

Best time to visit: Generally, the best time to visit Costa Rica is the dry season from December through April, which locals refer to as verano (summer). Dry season does not mean it does not rain; it just rains less (so perhaps should be called the 'drier season').