TripAdvisor: La Fortuna in Costa Rica is the best destination in the world for travel experiences

TripAdvisor has named La Fortuna de San Carlos in Costa Rica the best place in the world for travel experiences.

The travel site has revealed the places – countries, and specific cities, towns and regions, grouped under ‘destinations’ – that are best for local tours, activities and experiences, based on the combined average destination ratings and reviews for bookable experiences.

And the Costa Rican town ranks No.1 in the ‘destination’ list.

The second-best destination is Kauai, Hawaii, while Tromso in Norway comes third and Rotorua in New Zealand is fourth. Ireland and Scotland, meanwhile, come fourth and fifth respectively in the country list – which Costa Rica tops, too.

The top-rated experiences in La Fortuna – at least, that’s according to booking data from TripAdvisor – are whitewater river rafting, guided sloth seeing tours and canyoning in the Lost Canyon.

THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD FOR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES ACCORDING TO TRIPADVISOR

Best destinations

1. La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
   Top-rated experiences include – white-water rafting, sloth seeing tours, canyoning in the Lost Canyon
2. Kauai, Hawaii, USA
   History and ecology trek at the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, sightseeing flight and koloa zipline
3. Tromso, Norway
   Fjord and Northern Lights tours
4. Rotorua, New Zealand
   Jet boat rides
5. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
   Tequila tasting
6. Sedona, Arizona, USA
   Off-road tours
7. Queenstown, New Zealand
   Bungee jumping
8. St. Petersburg, Russia
   Three-day highlights tour
9. Santorini, Greece
   First Impressions Private Tour
10. Key West, Florida, USA
    Small group kayak and snorkel eco tour

Best countries

1. Costa Rica
2. New Zealand
3. Vietnam
4. Ireland
5. Scotland
6. Australia
7. Portugal
8. Mexico
9. United States
10. Iceland

Thinking of visiting Costa Rica? Visit first the official site of Costa Rica. for information on things to do and planning your Trip to Costa Rica.