By Clay Larroy
Traveling can
be a great way to meet new people and experience other cultures. New friends
are waiting to meet you in places you have only dreamed of traveling. It can be
a wonderful way to see all that the world has to offer. Travel can be a hobby
and an adventure that will lead you to unexpected places. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Overview of the Attractions in Costa Rica
Although a small country, there are a wealth of attractions in Costa
Rica and only the most jaded of travelers could fail to be excited by the
plenitude of exciting things to see and do. A whopping 25 percent of Costa Rica
is taken up by 75 different national parks, wildlife refuges and biological
reserves, making it a paradise for eco-tourism. Adventurous visitors are
spoiled for choice with activities like surfing, kayaking, hiking, fishing,
white water rafting, canyoning, climbing and zip-line tours available all over
this diverse country. For those inclined to relax, Costa Rica boasts truly
beautiful beaches and these alone could fill a holiday with sun-tanning,
swimming and snorkeling.
The northwest region of Costa Rica is famous for two particularly
spectacular national parks: the Arenal Volcano National Park, with the
seemingly perpetually active Volcan Arenal at its heart; and the world renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, a unique and awe-inspiring
wilderness area that enchants visitors with its mystical atmosphere. Fortuna is
a good base from which to explore the region and a visit to the Monteverde community,
spread in the hills of the cloud forest, is a fascinating excursion.
The Pacific coast is well developed for tourism and is scattered with
picturesque villages and great beaches. Jacó is a beach resort town perfect for
surfing, sunning and partying in the midst of this wonderful coastline.
Puntarenas, the largest town in the region, a popular stop for cruises, is also
a good base for exploring the area. The Manuel Antonio National Park is the
most celebrated reserve of the region and here you will find a captivating
variety of wildlife, as well as the chance to enjoy numerous adventure
activities.
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is becoming increasingly popular; it
has a more relaxed atmosphere and is less developed for tourism, but it is a
beach haven and the local communities are charming, friendly and happy to share
their yummy cuisine and vibey music. Puerto Limon is a bit rundown, but
it receives regular cruise passengers and acts as a doorway into the stunning
coastal areas and pristine rainforests of Caribbean Costa Rica. Puerto Viejo de
Talamanca is a popular tourist destination nestled on the coast. The best parks
in this area are the Cahuita National Park, which protects a wondrous coral
reef and is a treat for divers and snorkelers, and the Tortuguero
National Park, in the north, a famous breeding ground for sea turtles.
And in the middle of this natural wonderland of a country sits the
capital, San Jose, which is a lively and modern city with good shopping,
restaurants and nightlife. It has some architecturally beautiful colonial areas
and a fewgreat museums. From this urban center you can find no end of things to see and do in Costa Rica.
REFERENCE
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