Culturally, Costa Rica is about as enriching as a trip to the toilet. But with more than 25 per cent of the country designated as national park land, Costa Rica’s mind-boggling natural treasures make it Latin America’s ecotourism capital. Wildlife lovers, outdoors enthusiasts and connoisseurs of gorgeous beaches might never want to leave. It’s greener, wetter and far less crowded between May and November with Christmas being peak visiting time.