Off-the-Beaten-Path Costa Rica: San Isidro and Upala

Keep off the beaten path in Costa Rica. Explore the little-visited cloud forests of the southern highlands and the lush rainforests of the northern plains.

Romance

Couples

Sustainable

Remote

Adults-Only

Unique

Hiking

Luxury

Relaxation

Destinations

San Isidro

San Isidro is an agricultural town with easy access to Pacific beaches, the Osa Peninsula, the Talamanca Mountains, and world-class birdwatching.

Upala

Located in northern Costa Rica, this rarely-visited canton comprises lowland rainforests and agricultural land.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Costa Rica: San Isidro and Upala

Destinations

San Isidro

Upala

Where to Stay

Best Places in San Isidro

Best Places in Upala

Things to Do

Things to Do in San Isidro

Things to Do in Upala