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Costa Rica, Demystified
A Bright Trip Travel Guide with Jordan Sparrow
Whether you’re a first time traveler or a seasoned globetrotter, this tiny Central American country has more to offer than you may realize.
Costa Rica, An Overview
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This is Costa Rica
Explore the biodiverse country of Costa Rica and get an overview of its six regions with instructor Jordan Sparrow.
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How to Use This Course
Jordan explains how to get the most out of this course and the Bright Trip platform.
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History of Costa Rica
Learn a brief history of how Costa Rica came to be, including the story of how the country became independent from Spain.
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Costa Rica Today
Get to know Costa Rica’s modern culture, as Jordan shares some key facets of the country’s society and why Costa Ricans live by the saying, “Pura Vida.”
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Biodiversity
Jordan explains Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity as well as how the country is working to conserve its natural environment.
Region By Region
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San Jóse
Get to know Costa Rica’s largest metropolitan area: the region of San Jóse. Jordan recommends some great spots to check out and explains why this region is a good place to start your trip.
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Central Pacific Coast
Explore the Central Pacific Coast, where you’ll find beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, and rainforests.
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Guanacaste
The Guanacaste region has the highest concentration of beaches in Costa Rica. in this lesson, Jordan breaks down travel and accommodation options to enjoy throughout this beachy area.
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Osa Peninsula
For those interested in more adventurous travel, the Osa Peninsula should be on your list. Though it is difficult to access, Jordan recommends visiting this region and taking a guided tour to best experience it.
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Central Costa Rica
Discover the region of Central Costa Rica. Learn about the top sites and activities to visit within this region, like the magical Monteverde Cloud Forest, and more.
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The Caribbean Coast
Learn about the Caribbean Coast’s unique history, language, and food, as well as other cultural aspects that make this area of Costa Rica, one-of-a-kind.
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Review of the Regions
Review the six regions of Costa Rica discussed in this chapter: San Jóse, Central Pacific Coast, Guanacaste, Osa Peninsula, Central Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Coast.
Building Your Itinerary
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Example Itineraries
Explore five different sample itineraries to get a taste of what the small country of Costa Rica has to offer, no matter what type of vacation you’re looking for.
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Getting Around the Country
Get an overview of all your transportation options to help plan your Costa Rica itinerary.
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Choosing a Beach
Discover many of Costa Rica’s popular beaches and beach towns, including Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Dominical, and more.
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Jungles and Mountains
Explore the nature and adventures that can be found in the jungles and mountains of Costa Rica, including the rare opportunity to visit a cloud forest.