Accommodations to suit every budget can be found here, from all inclusive resorts to vacation rentals that are economical and inexpensive. If you plan on staying long term or with a larger group in Costa Rica then a vacation rental is the place to get. With a wide range of rentals available, one can find beautiful and luxurious houses, condos or apartments anywhere along the coast, in the jungles or on the hillsides overlooking the spectacular Central Valley.

Rent an apartment in the bustling and cosmopolitan city of San Jose or for those who enjoy the seclusion, the Osa Peninsula is the place to go. To experience the richness of Costa Rica?s Afro-Caribbean culture head over to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca or visit Heredia for a look back into this tiny Central American country?s rich colonial Spanish heritage.

Since most vacation rentals are available by the day, week or month, it is a good idea to make an advanced booking and reserve the place you?d like to stay at. Also as most of the Costa Rica vacation rentals are individually owned, they have a very homely and comfortable feel to them.

From simple vacation rentals with basic furnishings to those that come fully equipped with a staff to make your stay more enjoyable, Costa Rica?s vacation rentals have it all. Nannies, chefs and butlers can come as part of your rental package to pamper your every need. However, it is a good idea to check out our Costa Rica Vacation Rentals section often as possible as many properties come and go off the market quite quickly.

The National Institute of Biodiversity ( INBIO ), a private, nonprofit organization formed in 1989 has been charged with the work of collecting, identifying, and labeling every plant and animal species in Costa Rica. The task is expected to be done in a time of ten years. This work was done before by the National Museum which only discovered from about 10 to 20 percent of the totality of the flora and fauna species in the country in a range of 100 years.