Costa Rica is a truly unique and exotic destination wedding location. With its wild beaches, lush jungle and volcanos it offers many opportunities to explore natural wonders. Add to that amazing sunsets and mountainous views, Costa Rica is the perfect place to say ‘I do’. The ‘Pura Vida’ way of life and attitude is sure to make your destination wedding a fun and relaxed experience.<\/p>\n
There are a number of different beautiful locations to host the perfect Costa Rica destination wedding. Jaco, Tamarindo and Papagayo are all popular beach towns that offer stunning scenery and plenty of activities for you and your guests to enjoy. If you are looking for something more exotic with a side of adventure, Costa Rica is for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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