Need to know:
Airlines American Airlines fly to San José via Miami; Iberia fly via Madrid
Where to stay Oxygen Jungle Villas (from £118 a night); Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens (from £144 a night)
Travel agents Rainbow Tours; Cazenove+Loyd
Photos courtesy of: Joseph Dsilva; Ryan Kozie; Iain and Sarah; Monty VanderBilt; Everjean; Joiseyshowaa; Dominik Hofer; Martin Garrido
