To not miss any of your Échappées belles, subscribe here: / echappées belles Costa Rica enjoys a gentle way of life that has taken advantage of its history, particularly thanks to the cultivation of coffee trees, which transformed this poor country into the most prosperous nation in the region. But above all, this country is home to 5% of the planet's biodiversity and has forged a reputation as a virtuous nation that respects nature. Sophie Jovillard's journey begins a stone's throw from the capital, San José. Summary: Connected with nature Small country, big adventures Living with the Arenal volcano A magnified paradise The prison turned national park Passion for cocoa The best addresses in Costa Rica ???? Le Caméléon Boutique Hotel Escuela de Cocles 70403 Puerto Viejo, Limon Costa Rica +506-2750-3096 https://www.lecameleonhotel.com/ ???? Tucaya Travel [email protected] (+506) 22 34 16 39 https://www.tucayatravel.com/ ???? Jumbo Car Costa Rica - Rent a Car +(506) 22 55 86 26 [email protected] https://www.jumbocar-costarica.com/ ???? For a hike in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula: Tico Haroutiounian (Jaguar specialist photographer) - Tico's Wild Studio https://www.ticoharoutiounian.com/ [email protected] ???? To try the longest zip line in Latin America: 100% Aventura Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas, Santa Elena Tel: +506 2645 6388 https://www.aventuracanopytour.com/ ???? To taste artisanal chocolate: German Rancho Raices family factory in Puerto Jimenez +506 8603 0464 http://www.ranchoraices.com/ ???? To go mountain biking in the primary forest of Monteverde: Two wheels adventure, Monteverde [email protected] ???? Visit the Arenal volcano with a guide + ecological park: José Diaz - Ecogarden Arenal https://ecogardenarenal.com/ Whatsapp: +506 8313 1757 ???? For yoga on the beach in Tamarindo: Marian Paniagua - Yogalegria [email protected] 506 8914-0199 ???? Walk on the hanging bridges near Arenal Volcano: Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park https://www.misticopark.com ???? Glamping experience: Hotel Isla Chiquita (Provincia de Puntarenas) +506 2290 4259 https://www.islachiquitacostarica.com/ ???? Hotel in the heart of the forest, massage, horseback riding and lunch in nature: Origins Lodge - ORIGINS Costa Rica 200 South From Pueblo Nuevo School Pueblo Nuevo, Canalete, Provincia de Alajuela, Upala whatsapp (+506) 8553-5050 https://originslodge.com/fr/ ???? Hotel near the Poas Volcano: Hotel Pibi Boreal https://hotelpibiboreal.com/fr/ +506 6243 8828 (whatsapp) [email protected] ???? Hotel Capitan Suizo, Playa Tamarindo Playa Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste Phone: +506 2653 0075 www.hotelcapitansuizo.com ???? A hike with Karol and his team: KTOURS expediciones +506 8311 2482 [email protected] https://www.ktours.net/ ???? Discover the animals at Encar: Jaguar Rescue Center Playa Chiquita, Limon, Costa Rica +506 27 50 07 10 [email protected] https://www.jaguarrescue.foundation/ ???? Community Bríbrí: Ditsowo u - Casa encuentro de culturas - LODGE Ditsowo u 70401 Bratsi Limón Province, Costa Rica +506 8319 8757 https://en.ditsowou.com ???? To see turtles and dolphins with Pierre: Natural Center Tours Samara (+506) 26 56 23 60 [email protected] ???? Sleep at Cécile and Eric's: Finca Mei Tai B&B and Farm Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica [email protected] http://www.finca-meitai.com/index.html ???? Follow the rodeo news with Shirley: https://www.prorodeocr.com/ ???? To discover good addresses: Swiss Tropical Tourism: https://www.dahlercostarica.com/blog/... Slow Costa Rica: https://slowcostarica.com/ Every week, Sophie Jovillard, Tiga, Jérôme Pitorin and Ismaël Khelifa offer 90 minutes of escape and encounters around the globe