Costa Rica Travel

If you are on a search to find the ultimate vacation spot, ask anyone, and in their recommendations you are likely to hear the words “Costa Rica” from just about everyone you ask. This unprecedented travel destination is the land of marvels and beauty. You are likely to behold an invaluable refuge found nowhere else on Earth.

Costa Rica has an unmatched environmental preservation sensitivity. This small nation has made a name for itself as one of the Worlds most peaceful getaways. Only as big as the state of West Virginia, this tiny marvel measures a modest 19,563 square miles in size. Closely nestled to the Caribbean and bordered to the North by Nicaragua and to the South by Panama you are in a prime location to schedule lengthy travel plans.

Though it seems small in size, Costa Rica holds an astonishing five percent of the world’s diverse plant and animal-life, including 800 species of ferns, 1,000 orchids, 2,000 variations of trees, and 200 species of mammals. It is no wonder that Costa Rica is unmistakably one of the worlds most protected lands. It is a refuge for its plant and animal life. Costa Rica has set aside one quarter of its land as protected areas and national parks.

This land of lavish scenery and lush plant and animal life is a delight for any avid outdoors-men, hikers, explorers, and backpackers alike but don’t be fooled by the amount of foliage and forestry. In Costa Rica you will find an abundance of amazing beaches. With nearly two-thirds of Costa Rica’s borders running as coastline you will find a plethora of beaches to explore. Costa Rica is even home to one of the worlds most beautiful beaches, Manuel Antonio beach. There are many great tourist attractions in Costa Rica.

San Jose is the magnificent capital and it is located in the heart of the Costa Rica. It is set in a fertile valley in the Central American portion of the Andean Sierra Madre Mountain range. This is one of the most densely populated cities in Costa Rica as well. With its endless avenues of outdoor cafes, stall vendors, and quaint villa shoppes the average tourist has a wide selection of day-activities in this lovely city. While on foot you can visit the parks of San Jose, such as the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden, one of several museums, or one of the old churches that make Costa Rica’s capital so heavenly.

With its rich culture and protected lands the grace and elegance of Costa Rica stems across the entire country and touches every area that can be visited. It is a place and spectacle of beauty with all of the magnificent sites to visit and cherish. Costa Rica is a land of family adventure. It is a place where memories are made and kept for a lifetime.

Dive, snorkel, kayak, surf, hike, and even zipline - the options are endless in this glorious destination. But with all there is to do in this beautiful place one of the most amazing things is the experience of pure relaxation on one of Costa Rica’s elegant and exciting white sand beaches. Take your family on an adventure they will cherish the rest of their lives in Costa Rica.