Incentive Costa Rica: A Week between Volcanoes, Jungle, and Caribbean Rhythms

Some trips stay with you longer than others. Not just because you were in a beautiful place, but because everything felt right. The weather, the atmosphere, the group. Because you experienced something you can’t capture in a PowerPoint presentation. That was exactly the feeling this incentive in Costa Rica evoked.

From the City to untamed Nature

We started in San José. Chaotic, colorful, and vibrant. Not the kind of city where you find peace on every street corner, but one that immediately gives you a sense of adventure. After an introduction to the local cuisine - because yes, you have to try casado and fresh ceviche - we headed straight into nature: the Toucan Rescue Ranch. There, we learned that sloths move even slower than you’d expect. And that toucans, despite their giant beaks, are surprisingly agile. The perfect way to immediately embrace Costa Rica’s vibe: pure, unspoiled nature with a touch of charm.

Sulfur Scents, thunderous Waterfalls, and a Jungle that never Sleeps

That same day, we checked off another must-see: the famous Poás Volcano. Because volcanoes - well, that’s what comes to mind when you think of Costa Rica. The smell of sulfur lingered in the air, and the lunar landscape surrounding the crater felt surreal. Then came the journey to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where an entirely different experience awaited: thunderous waterfalls, vibrantly colored frogs that looked like they were glowing in the dark, and - for those with a sharp eye - a jaguar lurking deep in the foliage.

That night, we stayed in a glamping lodge, deep in the jungle. No city noise, no ringing phones. Just the sound of crickets, birds calling, and somewhere in the distance, a monkey staking its claim. This was Costa Rica at its purest.

Boat Trips, ziplining, and the magic of the Caribbean Coast

For a truly unique experience, you have to travel to Monteverde by boat and 4x4. A trip across Lake Arenal took us deep into the mountains, where the legendary cloud forests were waiting. Monteverde really felt like another world.

Ziplining through the canopy? Check. Crossing hanging bridges over dizzying depths? Check. Taking in an endless green sea from the Sky Tram? Check. Our group was literally suspended between heaven and earth, realizing that there’s no better way to let go of everything than soaring through the treetops at 70 km/h.

Our trip ended on the Caribbean coast, in Cahuita. We did everything you’re supposed to do when you find yourself somewhere with powdery white sand and a sea that shimmers in fifty shades of blue: snorkeling, dancing to live music and surrendering to the relaxed atmosphere. Cahuita National Park provided the perfect finale: monkeys, sloths, parrots, and the soothing soundtrack of waves repeating endlessly.

Why This Costa Rica Incentive truly works

This 7-day journey through Central America was anything but a superficial ‘break’ from work. Not just another corporate formality to check off the list. This was a shared experience that changed the way people (colleagues and business partners) saw each other. The group tackled challenges together - sometimes literally, after a tough jungle hike. And they cheered when someone conquered their fear of heights on the zipline.

This is exactly why an incentive like this works: because it becomes a real story. A story your team writes together. And one that will still be told long after returning home.

So if you’re ready to create a story like this within your team, we know exactly how to make it happen. We’ll take care of it. And we promise: this will be one for the books.