Ready tent: Campgrounds in Costa Rica

Selina Jaco

• Laidback seafront site right in front of the beach in Jaco
• A 10-minute drive to Playa Hermosa; 20 mins to Carara National Park
• Swimming pool, beachfront bar, massages and co-work space

Pineapple Creek Camping

• Beachfront site 15 minutes’ walk from Pavones Point
• Well-based for surfing the left-point wave, fishing and horse riding
• Dog-friendly; barbecue, cooking stove and seasonal fruits and plants

Osa Corcovado Camping

• Simple and peaceful site with beach, freshwater creeks and mangroves
• A 20-minute drive from the wildlife of the Corcovado National Park
• Puerto Jiménez beaches, bars and watersports 20 minutes away

La Cuna Camping

• Small, peaceful site on the banks of the Agujas River
• A 15-minute drive to Puerto Jiménez; small beach a short walk away
• On the edge of the Corcovado National Park; lots of wildlife on site

Topo's Tree House

• Luxury two-bedroom treehouse in tropical gardens near Cahuita
• A short walk from the beach; 10 minutes' drive from a national park
• Spot monkeys, sloths, birds and butterflies from the treehouse deck

Miguel Surf Camp

• Secluded beach site in a tropical setting with palm trees for shade
• A 30-minute drive to Quepos and 50 from Manuel Antonio National Park
• Bike and car rental, wifi, barbecue, adventure expeditions organised

Mal Pais Surf Camp

• Surfer-friendly site 100 metres away from Mal País beach
• Close to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
• Outdoor pool set among 10 acres of landscaped tropical gardens

El Nido de La Aquilas

Camping y Cabinas El Tecal

• 500 metres from the beach, just outside the village of Uvita
• Easy walking distance to Marino Ballena National Park
• Swimming pool, TV room, free wifi and fully-equipped kitchen

Dreamsea Surf Camp Costa Rica

• Glamping and surf camp in the jungle two kilometres from Tamarindo
• Breakfast and dinner cooked by resident chefs: breakfast free
• Yoga classes,waterfall excursions and shuttle to surf beaches

Selina Vida

• Perfect spot to enjoy the beach and the mountain

La Negrita Miralvalle

• Cabins with volcano views
• Rural retreat with no TV and no internet
• Cook on a firewood stove

Lirio Lodge

• Pristine eco lodge on the Madre de Dios canal
• Fishing, kayaking and boat trips to see endangered turtles
• Restaurant, hammocks, huge campfire and free beach shuttle

Pura Van Campsite

• Private and secure family-friendly site in scenic Alajuela
• A 35-minute drive from the Costa Rican capital, San José
• Paradise for hikers and bikers: two national parks within easy reach

Hacienda Monte Claro

• Eco-friendly farm site with views of the Turrialba volcano
• An hour from hikes, swimming and fishing in Tapantí National Park
• Horse riding, rafting, mountain biking and tours arranged on site

Bar'coquebrado Camping

• Family-friendly glamping in the Costa Rican forests
• A 20-minute walk from Barco Quebrado beach
• Haven for watersports and wildlife watching

Camping Sol y Luna

• Quiet, plant-filled site 20 minutes' walk from Playa Herradura
• Around half an hour's drive from Carara National Park
• Basic amenities provided, including water, bathrooms and wifi

Corcovado Adventures Tent Camp

• On Costa Rica's remote Osa peninsula, with its own private beach
• Cool rental tents with proper beds, electricity and wifi
• Price includes meals, transport and watersports kit/fishing gear use

Camping Casalta

• Peaceful, shaded pitches close to amenities in the village of Uvita
• In the Marino Ballena National Park for whale and dolphin watching
• A few minutes' walk from Uvita beach and the Whale Tail sand bar