Las Baulas National Park offers an often-overlooked natural getaway just outside the crowded beaches of Tamarindo. Take a tour of the park’s vast network of mangrove forests on a relaxing boat trip — howler monkeys, crocodiles and tropical birds will be your companions on this trip. Head to the beach for a chance to see the magnificent leatherback turtles. The turtle nesting season is from October to February. Except for the turtle nesting season (October-February), which allows you to stay on the beach until 5:00 PM.

Take the chance and stay at a horse farm on your visit to Vimmerby. Delight in an extraordinary forest experience as the whole family enjoys guided horse and cart rides through the idyllic natural surroundings of Småland. In the winter, if the snow blankets the landscape, they offer exhilarating sled rides, providing a magical and seasonal addition to the range of activities available at this charming farm.

Vallby Sörgården Cultural Reserve in Tidan is a unique living reminder of traditional 19th-century Swedish farming communities. This cultural reserve encompasses a well-preserved home, farm buildings, and a living agricultural landscape. Maintaining its 19th-century charm, the house, renovated in the 1910s, remains largely unchanged with original decor and equipment intact. During spring, summer and autumn you can join in on activities such as threshing and mowing the crops.

This set of gardens pays homage to the life of Irish-born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who is famed for his travels and extensive works about Japanese culture. The place includes among others an American, Greek, and Stream garden: join a guided tour or take a stroll yourself.