Tent: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Costa Rica

Hacienda Monte Claro

• Eco-friendly farm site with views of the Turrialba volcano
• An hour from hikes, swimming and fishing in Tapantí National Park
• Horse riding, rafting, mountain biking and tours arranged on site

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

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

Eco-Camping Tamarindo

• Laidback eco site on Costa Rica's biggest peninsula
• A 10-minute walk from Tamarindo town and beach
• Surf lessons, tours, hammock area, bar, kitchen and barbecue

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 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

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

Lirio Lodge

• Pristine eco lodge on the Madre de Dios canal
• Fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see endangered turtles
• Restaurant, hammocks, huge campfire and free beach shuttle

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

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

Osa Corcovado Camping

• Simple and peaceful site with beach, freshwater creeks and mangroves
• A 20-minute drive from the wildlife of the Corcovado National Park
• Puerto Jiménez beaches, bars and watersports 20 minutes away

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

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