Camping Gosén

Camping Gosén is in a top spot to check out some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, such as Barva Volcano, the highest point in Braulio Carrillo National Park and dotted with lagoons, a 50-minute drive from the site. Slightly further out, smoke and steam emanates from Poás Volcano’s acidic crater lake; on your way to either, you might want to brave the Canopy Adventure Volcan Barva ziplining centre...? San José may be a little crowded for some but it has plenty of attractions and restaurants for restful days. The country’s national museum and theatre, a lively market, a wood carving-filled Catedral Metropolitana and a children’s museum sit within a medieval castle are all worth a browse. There is also a gold museum and the popular Sabana Metropolitan Park; a resident staple. Costa Rica’s biggest shopping mall, Multiplaza Escazú (30 minutes' drive), is just outside of the city. Heredia (15 minutes) is perhaps a more homely destination, with its Spanish-colonial architecture and popular main square. The Cerro Dantas Wildlife Refuge is also near the city, so bring a raincoat and get ready to take in more than your fair share of diverse trees, orchids and birdlife. Alajuela, Costa Rica’s second largest city, is also a 30-minute drive from the site.