Costa Rica

Costa Rica doesn’t just protect its natural beauty—it wears it like a badge of honor. More than 25% of its land is protected national parks and reserves, making it one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Also, one of the friendliest – tourism is big business here. So take all the zip lines, visit all the nature reserves, make sure your guide finds a sloth for you to photograph, and keep an eye out for greenwashing. Between misty cloud forests, volcanic hot springs, and beaches split between two oceans, this is a place that makes pura vida a way of life, not just a catchy slogan.