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Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica

ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica
Photo Credit: @whereintheworldisb
By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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Vacations tend to be very heavy on the must-sees and must-dos, with very little downtime for rest and relaxation. Travel doesn’t always have to be about doing the most with a limited amount of time. Often the best getaways are the ones that force you to slow down, become one with your surroundings and relax.

Costa Rica is a destination that’s extremely popular amongst Black travelers because of its laid back nature-focused vibe. While there are tons of ‘musts’ to get into, like hiking active volcanos, what Costa Rica does best is force visitors to slow down and focus more on self-care. Photographer and visual architect Brian (@whereintheworldisb) knows how important it is to schedule time to himself since his hectic schedule literally takes him around the world. Recently, he headed to Costa Rica for a jungle escape that catapults me-time to a whole new level.

Let Brian’s gorgeous photos take you on a visual journey as our exclusive guide shows you how to plan your own adventure to the zen Central American country.

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Welcome to Costa Rica
With stunning beaches, towering volcanoes, and a lush rainforest teeming with unique wildlife, Costa Rica is the perfect destination for travelers looking to up their adventure game and get back in touch with Nature. Visit from December through April for picture-perfect weather–it’s also the best time to explore the rain forests. Another reason we love Costa Rica is because it’s a budget-friendly destination with 1USD equaling 583.060 Costa Rican Colon.
Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica
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Rainforests Living
Costa Rica’s natural vibes means that accommodations in the area are enveloped in lush greenery and are filled with soothing amenities like relaxing hot springs. The Springs Resort & Spa has amazing villas with stunning views, waterfalls, and volcanic hot spring pools, all at your fingertips.
Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica
Photo Credit: @whereintheworldisb
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Hearty Eats
Costa Rican cuisine is known for being simple, flavorful and hearty, with rice, black beans, vegetables and fruits being staples in many of the dishes. Don’t leave without trying the country’s national dish, Gallo Pinto and other tasty meals like Casado and Chifrijo.
Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica
Photo Credit: @whereintheworldisb
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Relaxation Nation
Costa Rica’s nearly 200 volcanic formations have created multiple natural hot springs located around the country which are safe enough to dip in. If you’re not staying in a hotel with its own hot springs, properties like Baldi Hot Springs offers non-hotel guests a reasonably priced day passes to its more than 25 natural spring-fed pools, so there’s no excuse to not get your relaxation on.
Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica
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