Costa Rica Destinations Map
See the places behind your plans
See how Costa Rica fits together with our interactive map of destinations and Mytanfeet travel guides, from beach towns and national parks to places to stay and things to do.
Use the map to connect the places that interest you, open the guides behind the pins and build a route that leaves you time to enjoy each stop.
Explore Costa Rica
Explore destinations and travel guides
Open the map legend to choose categories, then select a pin and follow its guide link where one is provided.
Open the destinations map in a new tab
If the embedded map does not load or feels small on your phone, use the link above to open the larger Google map.
A little help with the map
How to use this map
Choose your layers
Open the legend in the top-left corner and keep the categories you want to see checked, hiding others to make the map easier to read.
Explore the pins
Select a place to see its details and follow the Mytanfeet article link when one is included.
Build your route
Compare nearby places before adding another overnight stop, then use our itinerary guides to connect them into a manageable trip.
On a phone, use two fingers to move around the embedded map when prompted, or open the larger map in a new tab for more room.
Explore by interest
What you can find on the map
Our map is organized into eight categories, so you can explore one kind of place at a time or compare several together.
- National parks, reserves and wildlife refuges
- Activities and tours
- Cities and towns
- Hotels
- Beaches
- Things to do
- Driving around Costa Rica
- Airports
These are layers inside the Google map, and you can show or hide them from its legend.
Make room to enjoy the trip
Turn your map into a route
Start with a few places
Use our best places to visit guide to narrow your options, then give each destination enough time before adding another stop.
Connect the journey
Our Costa Rica itinerary ideas bring several stops together, while the First Timers guide helps you work through the planning decisions.
Match your dates
Read our guide to the seasons and booking timeline alongside your route so your choices work together.
A map shows where places are, but it does not tell the whole story of the journey, so allow for the actual road route, stops along the way and the time you will need to settle into each destination.
Two maps for one trip
Find places to eat along your route
Once you have a few destinations in mind, use our restaurants map to find places we have personally visited near your stays and along the way.
Connect the places you choose
Find the transport that fits your trip
Think about how you will reach your accommodation and move around once you arrive, because the right choice depends on your route, the location of your stays and how much freedom you want between planned activities.
Explore with a rental car
A rental car gives you flexibility to choose your own stops and visit places beyond the center of town, so compare the full rental terms and vehicle options for your route.
Let someone else do the driving
Compare shared shuttles and private transfers for journeys between destinations, then plan local outings around your hotel location and available transport.
Our guide to getting around Costa Rica explains the options, and our Costa Rican team can help with the car rentals and transfers you arrange through Mytanfeet.
The practical details
Your Costa Rica vacation checklist
Prepare before you leave
Start with our packing guide, mobile data guide and travel insurance article as you organize the practical details.
Know what to expect
Read our things to know before visiting, cultural tips and planning mistakes to avoid.
Put your plans together
Find more help in our travel planning guides, common questions and practical travel guide.
When you are ready to book, explore our tours by destination and Mytanfeet reader benefits, or join our mailing list for our free travel tips eBook to keep planning with us.
A few common questions
Using your destinations map
Can I see only beaches or national parks?
Open the legend and keep the layers you want to see selected, hiding the others to make the map easier to explore.
Are complete itineraries shown on this map?
Our itinerary ideas are separate from the map, so use the map to explore places and our itinerary guides to see examples of how to connect them.
Can Mytanfeet help with transportation?
Yes, use our car rental benefits page or shuttle and private transfer page to explore your options and send your trip details.