Even though Costa Rica is a small country, it has some of the most diverse scenery in the world. Beautiful sandy beaches, lush rainforests, and volcanoes can all be discovered here. It is breathtakingly beautiful and is meant to be explored!
When planning your next hot get away Costa Rica is the destination for you. Do not leave out the incredible National Parks and Forests like Monteverde Cloud Forest, Corcovado National Park, Tortuguero National Park or Manuel Antonio National Park. The richness of these parks cannot be denied, just as the spectacular views of the ocean cannot be denied when scuba diving, or hiking around the Arenaol Volcano. One must also not forget to explore the rich tropical rainforest, and partake in some canopy tours.
There are numerous ways in which to enjoy the breathtaking beauty that Costa Rica has to offer. If you?re the more adventurous type, try checking out the rainforest canopy on a zip line! Or try some white water rafting through some tough or easy waters. You can even take a hike up to a volcano and check out the lava rocks. If you?re more into relaxing, you can lay back and relax on the beautiful white beaches of Guanacaste and Manuel Antonio national park on the pacific coast or Limon on the Caribbean coast. While you?re there be sure to take in the colorful marine life while snorkeling! If you want to see some really big fish, don?t forget to go on a deep sea fishing excursion!
In the past decade the number of tourists and visitors to the land of Costa Rica has quadrupled. After reading the above itinerary it is not hard to see why. Eco tourism continues to become popular, especially with places like Costa Rica to back it up. Eco tourism s travel that incorporates education about the environment all while promoting the preservation of the natural resources where you are traveling. As mentioned earlier Costa Rica has numerous national parks and nature preserves. It is through these organizations that one can see a large array of exotic birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds that you can find here is unprecedented; with over some 850 species all crammed into a small area-truly a birdwatchers paradise! Making it an even richer area for eco tourism is the fact that approximately 25% of land in Costa Rica has been set aside
What to do? Where to do? Fly through the rain-forest canopy on a zip line? Go white-water rafting? Climb a volcano? Laze on a white-sand beach in guanacaste and Manuel Antonio national park on the pacific coast or Limon on the Caribbean coast? Check out colorful marine life while snorkeling? Or try to hook one on a deep-sea fishing excursion?
Costa Rica offers plenty of pleasant choices like these, especially if you're interested in nature and outdoor activities. That's why so many people have chosen to go there: In the past decade, the number of visitors has quadrupled, and tourism has become a big part of the nation's economy. Costa Rica is practically synonymous with ecotourism - travel that incorporates education about the environment and promotes preservation of natural resources. The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area, a bird watcher paradise. Approximately 25% of the country's land has been set aside in protected areas, earning Costa Rica a reputation as an environmentally sensitive country and leader in ecological conservation.
The country has excellent conditions for a number of adventure sports, among them surfing, river rafting, hiking and scuba diving, wind surfing and mountain bike. Those who prefer a less strenuous vacation can view more than 50 volcanoes (Poas volcano, Rincon de la Vieja volcano, Irazu volcano and Arenal volcano) take boat trips down jungle rivers and float through the treetops in the world's first Rain Forest Aerial Tram, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Tortuga Island, or go on The Cafe Britt Coffee tour.
