Aruba or Costa Rica?!

I've never been to Costa Rica but I went to Aruba in September and it was Ahhhhmazing so that's my vote!

I don’t think you can go wrong with either! I’ve never been to Aruba, but I went to Costa Rica last year and absolutely loved it. We visited the Guanacaste region (Pacific Ocean side). Its not as tropical as the Caribbean side, but still very beautiful. There was tons of awesome wildlife (I love monkeys 😍) and the locals are incredibly friendly.

Costa Rica is my hands down favorite place in the world! I would suggest Arenal in the middle of the country and Tortuguero on the East Coast.

Arenal Volcano is a huge volcano that has been dormant since 2010 and surrounded by lush rainforests. There is a hanging bridge walking tour, I would suggest hiring a guide because they are able to point out amazing wildlife that you will not see on your own, like birds and frogs and snakes and sloths, and tell you which plants NOT to touch. Zip lining and white water rafting are also amazing, and I believe the Cafe Britt plantation is not far either. Tortuguero National Park is one of the most active sea turtle nesting grounds in the world, and there are also fabulous river tours where you will see wildlife like howler monkeys, Caymans, and crocodiles.

If you're interested in a full tour of the country, look into Caravan tours, they are fabulous!