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Top Reasons Why Visit Costa Rica

By Donna Beley


The tourist will find many great places to visit in Central America. When considering why visit Costa Rica, they should consider all the country has to offer. There are many wonders to view, both living and nonliving in this nation of only 20,000 square miles. There are many varieties of animal and plant life, rainforests and beautiful water.

The nation offers opportunities to spend quality time on both a Pacific and Caribbean coastline with a combined total of more than 750 miles. The location, near the equator, provides warm waters all year long. On the eastern side there are many white sandy beaches. On the Pacific side, surfers will find excellent waves for their sport.

Birders will find more than 850 bird species that make this a popular activity. In Carara Biological Reserve there are Scarlet Macaws. Rare spider monkeys along with more than 100 other mammals call Manuel Antoino Park home. Nesting turtles can be found in Tortugero Park.

Other opportunities for water sports, ranging from windsurfing and kitesurfing to whitewater rafting can be enjoyed on the lakes and rivers. Zipline tours offer a unique way to spend time in the canopy of a rainforest. Snorkelers and anglers can enjoy a large variety of fish.

Both active and inactive volcanoes can be found in several of the national parks. Arenal is one of the most active of volcanoes in the world. For a spectacular view, take time to see the volcano at night. Irazu is the tallest volcano in the country and rises 11,000 feet above sea level. The most popular of the parks is Poas Volcano Park.

Several plantations raise Cacao fruit, used to produce fine chocolates. Visitors can tour these plantations and factories, learning the processes used in making chocolate. They can enjoy tasting the finished products at the end of the tours. Products make excellent gifts to bring back home.

Visitors will also find several museums that feature local culture and art. In addition, it is possible to view natural specimens and archaeological artifacts. Another visitor site is Guayabo, one of the most important dating back to 300 BC. There is a still functional aqueduct on the site built 700 years ago. Learn history by visiting sites that were active long before the first discovery of the Americas by the Anglo Saxons.

While there is more than enough to keep one busy, there are also excellent opportunities for relaxing. Luxury spas provide the opportunity to view and contemplate the ocean while soaking in warm water with a touch of chocolate and essential oils. Geothermal spas offer warm relaxing water. Volcanic mud is available for wraps and coconut for exfoliation.

Why visit Costa Rica? There are many reasons. Whether wanting an active vacation to view sites of history, natural wonders or enjoying water sports or a relaxing spa vacation with time to relax on the beach, tourists will find plenty of choices in this country. Most who make a trip to the area once are hooked and want to return many times in the future.




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