Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise. The country’s Disneylike cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – are populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime, the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
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What’s on tap? The question is what isn’t? Active travelers can surf, hike, snorkel and spot wildlife for starters. The incredibly varied topography means you can cruise the cloud forest one day, visit an active volcano the next, and finish relaxing on a hot sandy beach. Adrenaline junkies have a myriad ways to make mothers worry – among them zipping through canopy lines hundreds of meters long and riding the rough surf of the Pacific. Choice and variety name the game.
Of course, the frenzy to snatch up a piece of Shangri-la has its consequences. Since the boom, tourism is more chic and less cheap. Classic destinations are now crowded destinations and local culture is often lost or cast aside. Lucky for Costa Rica that its do-gooder fans, ranging from ecologists to proud Ticos (Costa Ricans), are vocal and vigilant. Nature here suffers its blows, like everywhere, but at least it is taken seriously.
Pura Vida or pure life is the easiest way to sum up all that a Costa Rica vacation has to offer. Abound with stunning natural beauty, thrill seeking activities, picture perfect Costa Rica hotels, friendly locals and a laidback lifestyle; this tiny Central American country embodies the perfect appreciation of life's simple delights. It is no doubt that Costa Rica was named "the happiest place" on earth for its most content people, best ecological footprint and the average life expectancy according to the Happy Planet Index (HPI). So, whether you're a beach bum, surf nut, nature enthusiast or just someone looking to chill out and escape the world, come and experience a Costa Rica vacation like no other!
Covering just 0.1% of the planet's land mass, yet home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity, Costa Rica is the ultimate nature paradise. With most of Costa Rica's precious treasures found within the twenty-six national parks and protected zones spread across the country, it has a staggering wealth of flora and fauna. Vibrant and diverse, each part of the country also has its own unique microclimate, making it a place in itself to enjoy.Soak in the beauty of a Costa Rica vacation amid luxurious hotels, lodges and all inclusive resorts or simply camp out under the stars to experience Mother Nature at her very best. Having blessed this small country with pristine jungles, rich foliage and marvelous wildlife.
The rainforests, cloud forests and tropical dry forests here are home to a spectacular assortment of not only birds, but monkeys, lizards, snakes, sloths, butterflies and frogs as well. Travel here to see some of the rarest wildlife on the planet including Scarlet Macaws, Morpho butterflies, Leatherback turtles and the tiny Central American squirrel monkey. Or take a canopy tour and zip across the rainforest to enjoy incredible views of the jungle below.
For those who prefer open spaces, travel along Costa Rica's gorgeous coastline bordering the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean on either side. Being a habitat of a plethora of exotic and amazing marine life and coral reefs, its coast offers many fantastic opportunities to catch a glimpse of migrating whales, various dolphin species, sea turtles and the endangered West Indian manatee as they swim by.
With its own unique take on ecotourism, Costa Rica today has emerged as one of the premier ecological vacation hotspots of the world. Moulding its image as an eco-wonderland, this country promises you unforgettable vacations, while we, at Go Visit Costa Rica, ensure that all your dreams really do come true!