Sunday, January 15, 2012

Picturesque Costa Rica

Not many know where Costa Rica is exactly, not because people don’t come, but because when they visit Costa Rica all they can think about is Paradise. Costa Rica is located in Central America and it is full of beaches that all flow into a major ocean not to mention a well known sea. It is bordered by Panama to the southeast and Nicaragua to the north.

With the word "rich" in its name, Costa Rica is an economically established part of Central America. Its tourism industry is doing very well and the government is performing a great job in taking care of the country’s rich natural treasures. It ranked first in the Happy Planet Index and was named the “greenest” country in the planet!

Here is where the appeal of the country does not only come from the place itself but also from the people living there. There are fine restaurants and bars that play mesmerizing music at night. Because of the vastness of offerings from this country, it is no wonder that more and more people make it a point to visit this destination.

The main Costa Rican attraction is the beaches, which are some of the best beaches in the world. This particular country in Central America is home to one of the best surf spots in the region which goes by the name of Dominical Beach. For those who want to experience a different kind of nightlife, this is one of the places that provide excellent entertainment as well.

If you are into clubbing like there is no tomorrow, you will surely be overwhelmed with the nightlife that Jacò Beach has to offer. People who love hitting the beaches and partying at the same time have a place in the town of Jacò. It is rather a small city but tourists will have a busy day of shopping, sightseeing, surfing, dining, bar-hopping and just bumming around.

Here, serenity can be enjoyed with ease and this is if you visit Playa Grande. If you want refuge from the busy city life, what you should do is head off to this white sand beach and recharge for as long as you need to. Actually, Playa Grande is also known as a spot regularly visited by sea turtles.

Rafting is one of the many popular activities for those who are a bit more adventurous than others. Those who want to try rafting out will enjoy in this part of the region for it has numerous rivers. Aside from Turrialba, there is the Sarapiqui River and Toro River that can also cater to you for those rafting needs.

Here is where fishing is another great thing to try out. Here is where river tours are as popular as spending time in the beaches. What you have here are only some of the things that can be done in the country.

The country also offers excellent routes for bikers wherein they can pass through mountains not to mention volcanoes. If possible, you can go through one of the dirt paths leading to the Turrialba Volcano foothills. Another bikers’ favorite is around Lake Arenal.

From the sand and surf to clubbing and shopping, you will truly enjoy lots of things in Costa Rica. You will need more time than 7 days here. To reach this paradise-nation from the United States, there are several direct flights from Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Chicago, as there are also directly flights from the major cities around the world.

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