The Butterfly Conservatory focuses on preserving butterflies and other tropical rainforest species of the Arenal region. Book a Metamorphosis Tour to see the grounds and you’ll be walked through diverse exhibits about frogs, butterflies, and other insects, highlighting how the wildlife still survives in Costa Rica’s natural environment. Kids can also take the Rainforest River…
The Sloth Sanctuary is the world’s only sloth-centric preservation center in the world, and certainly the best place to see the adorable creatures in Costa Rica. The standard Buttercup Tour offers an inside glimpse at the life of sloths, why they’re unique, and how human encroachment affects their habitats. In the learning center, kids can…
Tortuguero National Park is the best place to see turtles in all of Costa Rica. Here, Green Sea, Leatherback, and Hawksbill turtles are the main attraction, nesting along a marked trail on the beach. Due to poaching, many of these species are near-extinct, so the park is the best place to see them up-close without…
Chocolate lovers will enjoy a trip to this museum specializing in the cacao fermentation process. When visiting ChocoMuseo (Costa Rica), families can either enter the informative museum for free or take an interactive “bean to bar” class, during which you’ll learn about the chocolate-making process while actually trying it out for yourself. Kids will be…
Cacao was once used as currency in Costa Rica. Learn more facts like this on the Don Olivo Chocolate Tour, hosted on a cacao plantation and organic farm. The tour begins with an introduction to the farm and a fruit tasting session before proceeding to the main event: the chocolate. In addition to learning more…
Arenal Ecoglide Park is ideal for those who are new to Costa Rica’s terrain. The outdoor activity center boasts a double cable system for its ziplining and free-fall experiences, assuring families that their children are in safe hands. With a canopy tour, you’ll be able to conquer 14 platforms and 12 canopy cables located throughout…
A trip to Costa Rica is incomplete without a tour of its natural beauty. At Manuel Antonio National Park, your family can explore the terrain with the help of a guide or with a self-guided map, depending on your preferences. Guides will have a better idea on how to spot the animals and flora, so…
A natural adventure awaits your family at Mistico Hanging Bridges Park. Located between a lowland, a forest, and a highland, the park combines several different ecosystems to create biodiversity. Aside from the famous Costa Rican hanging bridge, the park also boasts a variety of family-friendly activities. Take kids on a bird watching tour or on…
Perfectly perched along the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, The Ritz-Carlton occupies one of the finest beaches in Mexico. From this enviable vantage point, resort guests can experience the many charms of this tropical destination, all while enjoying the anticipatory service, luxury accommodations, and carefully curated amenities that have come to make The Ritz-Carlton so…
The Hyatt Ziva is a stunning, all-inclusive beachfront resort on the most beautiful strip of Punta Cancun. Framed by the Caribbean Sea, the hotel is a playful family escape on Mexico’s Yucatan Coast. Experience the evolution of all-inclusive luxury, where you are inspired to live in the moment. Here, you’ll spend your days in bliss…