"Costa Rica is the safest place in Central America, offering volcano trekking and beach hopping on two coastlines. It has accommodations like SP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge for wellness retreats and Hotel Belmar for onsite adventures, making it an ideal destination for solo travelers seeking both relaxation and excitement." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure,