Costa Rica’s Hidden Oasis: A Paradise Not Known To Many People

① Exploring Costa Rica

Costa Rica, well-known for its beautiful beaches, expansive nature reserves, and vibrant tropical rainforest ecosystems, is one of Central America’s most popular tourist destinations. With 2 million visitors annually, the country offers astonishing destinations for all types of travelers seeking the ultimate relaxing vacation experience.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious beach resort with all the amenities or a private accommodation tucked away in a secluded rainforest, Costa Rica offers a variety of options. It’s a perfect destination for beginners in international travel and those traveling alone in Central America.

② Experience True Nature

Among the many beautiful regions of this country, the Nicoya Peninsula is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique bohemian beach towns. Playa Quesera is one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Costa Rica.

You can relax on the soft sandy beach surrounded by rugged rocks and enjoy the majestic views of ‘Isla Tortuga’ across the water. If you visit in the late afternoon, you can witness breathtakingly colorful sunsets over the ocean.

Playa Quesera is located within the Curu National Wildlife Refuge at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. This area is designated as a national wildlife refuge, which means the land is privately owned and protected. The family managing this land has transformed it into a popular and beautiful eco-tourism destination for travelers and students eager to learn about the region’s biodiversity.

The area teems with wildlife, including monkeys, lizards, agoutis, and pumas. 232 bird species, 78 mammal species, 87 reptile species, and 500 various plant species inhabit the region. If you’re lucky, you might spot some wildlife while hiking from the nature reserve to the secluded Playa Quesera.

If you want to spend the whole day at the beach, you can stay in a cabin in the nature reserve. If you’re up for an adventure, you can book a tour to kayak through calm waves and explore rugged rocks.

Snorkeling at the beach’s fantastic coral reef is another popular activity. Not to mention colorful fish and marine life, but you might even spot a whale if lucky.

③ Planning Your Trip to Playa Quesera

There are several ways to get to the Curu National Wildlife Refuge from San Jose, the main international airport. The first option is to use public buses. Buses depart from San Jose several times daily, but direct buses only leave at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. After crossing the Paquera ferry, you only need to tell the bus driver that you want to get off at Curu.

If you rent a car, the total drive will take 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. You drive to Puntarenas, then board a ferry to Paquera with your car. The driving time is approximately 2 to 3 hours, and the ferry ride takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. After getting off the ferry, you’ll need to drive another 30 minutes to reach the nature reserve entrance.

Flying is another ideal option. Flights depart daily from San Jose to Tambor and take about 25 minutes. After landing, you must take a taxi for another 20 minutes to the Curu Wildlife Reserve.

To reach Playa Quesera beach, you’ll need to hike through the designated trail in the reserve, kayak, or rent a boat to get to the beach. The forest trail hike takes approximately 2 hours, and the boat ride takes about 20 minutes.