Bring a gazebo: Campsites in Costa Rica

Pura Van Campsite

• Private and secure family-friendly site in scenic Alajuela
• A 35-minute drive from the Costa Rican capital, San José
• Paradise for hikers and bikers: two national parks within easy reach

Selina La Fortuna

• Chilled-out Costa Rica site with volcano views in an agricultural town
• A 10-minute drive to Arenal Volcano; five minutes to hot springs
• Swimming pool; on-site café and bar; co-working space; shared firepit

El Nido de La Aquilas

Congo's Camping

• Peaceful seaview site 2km from the award-winning beach of Hermosa
• Fishing and whale, dolphin and turtle watching trips nearby
• Six kilometres from the lively nightlife of Del Coco

Topo's Tree House

• Luxury two-bedroom treehouse in tropical gardens near Cahuita
• A short walk from the beach; 10 minutes' drive from a national park
• Spot monkeys, sloths, birds and butterflies from the treehouse deck

Dreamsea Surf Camp Costa Rica

• Glamping and surf camp in the jungle two kilometres from Tamarindo
• Breakfast and dinner cooked by resident chefs: breakfast free
• Yoga classes,waterfall excursions and shuttle to surf beaches

Selina Vida

• Perfect spot to enjoy the beach and the mountain

Samasati Yoga and Wellness Retreat

• Yoga retreat set amid 250 acres of pristine, wildlife-rich rainforest
• A 20-minute drive from Chiquita beach and Cahuita National Park
• Restaurant, lounge area and wellness spa with massages and a whirlpool

Selina Puerto Viejo

• Eco-friendly tipis in jungle or beachside at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
• Next to Playa Cocles beach; 20 minutes’ drive to Cahuita National Park
• Beachfront, with pool, restaurant and bar, surfing and yoga classes

Selina Jaco

• Laidback seafront site right in front of the beach in Jaco
• A 10-minute drive to Playa Hermosa; 20 mins to Carara National Park
• Swimming pool, beachfront bar, massages and co-work space

Pineapple Creek Camping

• Beachfront site 15 minutes’ walk from Pavones Point
• Well-based for surfing the left-point wave, fishing and horse riding
• Dog-friendly; barbecue, cooking stove and seasonal fruits and plants

La Cuna Camping

• Small, peaceful site on the banks of the Agujas River
• A 15-minute drive to Puerto Jiménez; small beach a short walk away
• On the edge of the Corcovado National Park; lots of wildlife on site

Osa Mountain Camping

• Secluded rainforest site on Costa Rica’s stunning Osa Peninsula
• On the edge of Corcovado National Park and 13km from Puerto Jiménez
• A three-hour hike from town of Puerto Jiménez

Miguel Surf Camp

• Secluded beach site in a tropical setting with palm trees for shade
• A 30-minute drive to Quepos and 50 from Manuel Antonio National Park
• Bike and car rental, wifi, barbecue, adventure expeditions organised

Mal Pais Surf Camp

• Surfer-friendly site 100 metres away from Mal País beach
• Close to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
• Outdoor pool set among 10 acres of landscaped tropical gardens

Camping Casalta

• Peaceful, shaded pitches close to amenities in the village of Uvita
• In the Marino Ballena National Park for whale and dolphin watching
• A few minutes' walk from Uvita beach and the Whale Tail sand bar

Ailanto Campground

• Wooded site among the hot springs of the Miravalles Protected Zone
• Four kilometres from La Fortuna
• Hot spring pool, bar and café

Estancia at Miravalles

• Nature-filled farm site in lush Costa Rican forest
• A half-hour drive from Bagaces and 50 minutes from Liberia
• Pools, woodland walks and fruit picking on site