Costa Rica is part of Central America and extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea. San Jose is the capital. This is an eco-tourism destination.
Costa Rica is a mountainous country, the highest peak is 3600 meters above sea level and the highest volcano of the country is 3432 meters over sea level.
This small country offers many possibilities to get in contact with nature. Costa Rica owns many national parks: Braulio Carrillo NP, a rain forest; Las Baulas NP, a turtle sanctuary; Santa Rosa NP, a tropical dry forest; Manuel Antonio NP... Don't miss to visit the colonial cities. For those who need shudders, rafting is very popular also.
Guanacaste is the place to go for its beautiful beaches and its clear water as well as Cahuita, a good place for snorkeling. For the active night life you have to go to Coco's beach.
With its jungle, mountains and beautiful beaches, Costa Rica is a very attractive holiday destination for nature lovers.
Climate: The weather is different whether you are on the east coast, the west coast or in altitude. The Caribbean coast is wetter. |
| Must do, Must see...
- Canopy tour at Montverde.
- Arenal volcano in Arenal National Park - one of the most active volcano of the planet.
- Poas Volcano National Park.
- Turtle tour.
- Diving & snorkeling.
- Parasailing, surfing, windsurfing.
- Bunjy jumping, hot air ballooning.
- Canyoneering - abseil waterfalls.
- Bird watching.
- Trekking in the rainforest, to the volcano, so many possibilities.
- Horse back riding.
- Caving - Barra Honda National Park, Ballena Marine National Park.
- Rafting, canoeing.
- Hot Spring - Natural thermal waters from the volcano.
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