11 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Costa Rica - Atlas Obscura

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Cahuita, Costa Rica

Aviarios del Caribe: Sloth Sanctuary

Sloth rehabilitation center in the jungle of Costa Rica.

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Río Celeste

This neon blue river gets its color from a unique mix of bacteria and volcano minerals.

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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Territorio de Zaguates (Land of Strays)

Where dogs like the rare "Fire-Tailed Border Cocker" run free on the mountainside.

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Zarcero, Costa Rica

Parque Francisco Alvarado

This Costa Rican topiary park is a surreal garden of unearthly delights.

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Diquís Spheres

These mysterious ancient stone spheres were created by a civilization lost to time and are now mostly lawn ornaments.

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San Lucas Island Prison Graffiti

Disused penal colony features prisoner artwork, some sketched in human blood.

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Quepos, Costa Rica

727 Fuselage Home

Costa Rican accommodation resembles a crash site, but with a nice balcony.

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Quepos, Costa Rica

El Avion Restaurant and Bar

Sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

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Costa Rica's iconic ice cream tub contains indescribably addictive cookies.

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Olosapo

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In Central America, custard grows on trees.

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Monstera Deliciosa

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Monstera Deliciosa

This fruit either burns your throat or tastes like a tropical medley.

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Twelve Grapes

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Ritual & Medicinal

Twelve Grapes

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.

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