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To experience the heart and soul of Costa Rica, carve out time for a kid-friendly stay in the Central Valley — 70 percent of the country’s population resides here. Catch a soccer match in the national stadium in San Jose, where you’ll also find the country’s largest airport (read: easy access). The high plateau of this region gives it some of Costa Rica’s best weather, and the thriving plantations and old colonial towns that surround the city are fun to visit. For a one-of-a-kind Costa Rica accommodation experience, opt for an intimate eco-focused inn in the Central Valley. This proven Ciao Bambino favorite doubles as a working coffee plantation and brews up lots of kid-friendly charm.

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–Fournaris Family Costa Rica Trip

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–Caldeira Family Trip

Hotels

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Great for ages: 0-2, 6-12
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Coronavirus Update

This is a challenging time for our clients given the uncertainty around the spread of coronavirus, particularly for those with near-term travel plans in impacted areas. We’re working with our suppliers on being flexible with their booking conditions, and enabling families to postpone travel to a later date without a penalty, when possible. Likewise, given the unpredictability around destinations that may be impacted in the future, we’re helping clients planning new trips and understand ways that they can protect themselves until the situation improves. We are ready to help our clients work through questions and concerns.

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