Costa Rica

Most people think of Costa Rica as the perfect "resort" destination, but we couldn't disagree more. Costa Rica is much more than a "resort" destination and not spending some time exploring the country would simply be criminal. Costa Rica is simply paradise. Besides the well developed tourism infrastructure, Costa Rica offers a well established system of protected areas for nature lovers, a great variety of adventures for everyone, active volcanoes, contrasting landscapes, untamed rivers, impressive places of scenic beauty and two oceans with hundreds of exotic and pristine beaches. In Costa Rica, you can snorkel through tropical reefs with sea turtles, surf the most incredible breaks, do some sport fishing, golf, kayak, hike in the rainforest, horseback ride through picturesque trails, mountain bike the country side, white water raft the wild and untamed rivers, and so on. With it's location in the Central American isthmus, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, it is a privileged destination. Its varied landscapes and mild climate make this small country the perfect getaway for a spectacular vacation. Costa Rica offers a lot of activities and it would be a shame to only visit one part of the country by taking an all-inclusive resort package.

Top 10 reasons why you should take a holiday in Costa Rica:

1. Beaches: You can find isolated beaches that you can have to yourself or you can party with the best of them at more populated beaches. Whatever type of beach you like, Costa Rica will have it.

2. Wildlife: One of the 20 most biologically diverse countries in the world, Costa Rica boasts only 0.03% of the earth's total land mass. It's home to more than 500,000 animal species, which represent an incredible 4% of the world's total species.

3. Nature: Costa Rica nature is pristine and diverse. It has jungles, beaches, cloud volcanoes and so on. Whatever you like, Costa Rica will have.

4. Adventure: Costa Rica is a land of volcanoes, rainforests, waterfalls and rivers. Adventure travelers can choose from a number of activities such as rafting, canopying, snorkelling, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing, hiking and lot's more.

5. The food and cuisine: Casados, Gallo Pinto, Ceviches, and many more local specialties will satisfy your taste buds.

6. Culture: Costa Rica has a rich culture stemming from the culture diversity of its people. Throughout history, waves of immigrants have added to the pre-Hispanic native populations that have settled in Costa Rica.

7. Great Coffee: Soil in volcanic areas, mountain ranges produce amazing coffee tastes.

8. Climate: Costa Rica is mild to hot all year round and really only has two seasons: dry and rainy.

9. Accessibility: Costa Rica is within quick flight time from North America. There are numerous direct flight to Liberia or San Jose from the United States and Canada.

10. Ease of travel: It's extremely easy to get around with your own rental car. With a car, you can explore areas that you would otherwise miss out on. 

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