Costa Rica offers amazing adventure retreats for families, even if you are traveling with little kids that should not be an impediment for having an adventurous and educational vacation at this Central American paradise. Not many places in the world offer what Costa Rica has. Costa Rica is one the few countries where families can admire tropical and rainforest ecosystems, which come together with countless of exotic species of birds, plants and wild animals.

While in the country you can contact one of the many tour operators and plan an educational tour to a volcano, river or mountain. Prices are very affordable and all safety precautions are taken if you are touring with children under the age of twelve. Some popular activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family are: bird watching, hanging bridges, snorkeling and an expedition to the famous butterfly farm in Arenal. These great activities are available country wide, but can be experienced with an additional dose of excitement in areas such as: Monteverde, San Jose and Arenal.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the most visited places in Costa Rica not only by families but all kinds of travelers including scientist, artists and photographers from prestigious magazines. Families will love this extraordinary town and its unique flora and fauna. A visit to the Butterfly Garden is a most before living Monteverde. You can also purchase a souvenir from one of the traditional stores downtown.

Arenal is great for a volcano adventure, the Arenal Volcano is just a few minutes away from Arenal City. The surrounding hotels provide great views of the volcano from their room facilities. Families can enjoy a day at the hot springs combined with a nature oriented tour in the Arenal Volcano National Park. You don’t need to plan ahead your activities in Arenal, you can ask for an advice at your arrival to the hotel; they always have a list of regional tour agencies, prices and activities available for you and your family.

The outskirts of San Jose in Costa Rica are another fantastic destination for families. Mountain biking is a good way to spend some quality time with your family by admiring the local nature and the rural Costa Rican lifestyle. Dairies, livestock and agriculture can be observed while biking trough the trails with your local bilingual guide. If you are not into sports you can always visit the "Children Museum" in San Jose. This is a museum specially designed for kids and adults to learn important facts about Costa Rica and the world while interacting in the several activities organized by the museum staff. Less than a mile away from the Children Museum you can be part of another great adventure at the "Morazan Zoo", a place where your family can observe a few of the most rare animal species in Costa Rica.

If you are looking to travel with your family but you are having a hard time finding activities to suit all ages and interests then Costa Rica is your place to visit.