On the Caribbean side of the nation, you’ll find the freshwater canals and serene rivers that meander through the rainforest of Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and Tortuguero National Park. In Limón, the vibrant Afro-Caribbean tradition contains the sounds of calypso and an fragrant delicacies built around strong spices and coconut milk. Behind you rises a dense rainforest, where white-faced capuchin monkeys bounce from department to branch. Nightly charges at Rancho Santana start at $360 for guest rooms; $520 for suites and $800 for three-bedroom residences. Don’t be shocked if the Valle de Cocora in the heart of Colombia’s …

On the Caribbean side of the nation, you’ll find the freshwater canals and serene rivers that meander through the rainforest of Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge and Tortuguero National Park. In Limón, the vibrant Afro-Caribbean tradition contains the sounds of calypso and an fragrant delicacies built around strong spices and coconut milk. Behind you rises a dense rainforest, where white-faced capuchin monkeys bounce from department to branch. Nightly charges at Rancho Santana start at $360 for guest rooms; $520 for suites and $800 for three-bedroom residences. Don’t be shocked if the Valle de Cocora in the heart of Colombia’s …