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Beaches in Costa Rica

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Think Costa Rica and the only image that comes to mind are of fantastic beaches. It is the major attraction because the place has warm waters throughout the year and very good tourism infrastructure. Ranked among one of the best beaches, Costa Rica has innumerable attraction spanning across two coasts. As almost two third of Costa Rica’s is surrounded by the sea, you have many beaches to choose from.

Nicoya Peninsula is not just a single beach. Rather being the largest peninsula of Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula has many blissful beaches. Apart from beach cities such as Tamarindo and Montezuma, Nicoya also has more relaxing and remote Pacific beaches such as Samara, Playas Hermosa, Conchal, Playa Grande and Flamingo. Manuel Antonio is considered among the best beaches of Costa Rica but of the world. Close your eyes and you can imagine the beauty of a beach with white sand, horseshoe bays, blue-green water, and streaming waterfalls. Do whatever you like such as diving, snorkeling, surfing or hiking. In excitement do not forget to relax surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful views.

Playa Dominical is located around 30 miles south of Manuel Antonio National Park, Playa Dominical is rated among one of the best surfing beaches of Costa Rica. You can see many shops and surfing camps that cater to the demand here. However, if you are not interested in surfing you will still love the green landscape here and also the nightlife. Montezuma, which is located on Nicoya peninsula’s inner base, is a place for the country’s most distinctive travelers. Exceptional beauty of this picturesque beach coupled with surfers, waterfalls and a chance to see wildlife are the major attractions here.

On Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Tortuguero is fit for eco-tourists. You can use dugout canoes to go down jungle canals, take a hiking trail among the scenic views or even choose for a guided safari. An interesting fact is that out of the total endangered species of Costa Rica, 16 such as manatees, ocelots, green sea turtles and tapirs can be found living in Tortuguero National Park. After a long adventurous tour you can be sure of a perfect sunbath at the beaches. The place offers good dining, shopping, and coastal amusements. However, if you are a budget traveler than you might it expensive but the beauty of the place makes every spending worthwhile. On the beaches you can see big leatherback turtles apart from other species that come here every year to lay eggs.

Choosing the Perfect Costa Rican Vacation

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Costa Rica is well known throughout North America for being a very popular vacation destination. Although it is notorious for its beauty, it is also recognized for its unlimited number of fun and exciting activities. If you are considering visiting Costa Rica, you may want to do some research and learn what the best option is for you. Beaches, cruises, swamp treks, 4x4ing, snorkelling and horseback riding are just a few of the many sights and activities this paradise has to offer.

Since the natural beauty of Costa Rica is what attracts many tourists, many people choose to focus on the nature and take in as much of it as possible. If you are interested in doing the same, you may want to consider making reservations for a guided tour, especially if this is your first time in the country. You may tour the Poas Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde National Reserve, or Costa Rica’s most active volcano, Arenal. There are hundreds of tours and sights to see, unless your visit is for an extended period of time, you will not be able to see everything on your first visit here.

If you are truly interested in having your travel adventure be adventurous, look into some exciting adventure activities. A fun and unforgettable experience may consist of white water rafting, zip-lining, horseback riding on the beach, bungee jumping, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, surfing, ATV-ing, or even learning to Scuba dive! The choices are endless, and if you do not want to book everything separately, you can easily find a Costa Rican Adventure Package with all of your favourite activities included.

Another activity that you may enjoy while on a Costa Rica travel adventure is a cruise. Cruises are a great way to enjoy a fun and relaxed environment with no stress. Most will take you not only to Costa Rica, but to Nicaragua and Panama as well. Cruises are breathtaking, and they will take you along the white sand beaches, as well as through the tropical rainforests. You never know what beautiful wildlife species you will find on a Costa Rica cruise.