“Jurassic Park”'s Isla Nublar is set, in fiction, off the coast of Costa Rica — a nod to its exuberant jungle.
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and packs nearly 6% of the world's biodiversity into a tiny territory.
In green season (May–November), start early: it rains in the afternoon. An eSIM helps: Uber in San José, road conditions to Monteverde and guide reviews for spotting sloths and quetzals.