Costa Rica is legendary for its deep-sea sports fishing, however that is merely the tip of the well-known iceberg. With 12% of the world’s biodiversity, adventure tours such as eco-tours, ATV tours, whitewater rafting and more are what lure tourists here from all over the planet. The flip side to those adrenalin-pumping adventure tours are the pristine seashores, where you can unwind, lie about and recuperate on or after your adventure. Or if you like, engage in atypical types of adventures, surfing or scuba diving from one of this country’s top quality beach vacations.
If you prefer the higher elevations (which is where lots of of the adventure excursions begin), you can craft a fine base of operations at one of the Costa Rica cabin rental accommodations dotted throughout this country’s mountain region. But even in the high country, you will not have to worry with reference to the winter temperatures within this bona fide tropical paradise bottom out at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Then of course, you’ll find it all rich with tropical plants along with exotic flora and fauna, including crocodiles and other reptiles, multi-colored birds such as the toucan, plus thrilling off-shore creatures that include rays, sharks and sea turtles.
Unspoiled Costa Rica is commonly accepted as one of the “greenest” (as in eco-friendly) nations on the planet. Even the mainly exclusive Costa Rica holiday rentals are made with an environmental consciousness and design. Persons who will organize and even tour guide you on your adventure tours are also some of the friendliest and most educated citizens you are likely to come across in this part of the earth, that was the historical gathering area between the Incan cultures of the Andes and the Mayan peoples of Mexico. In fact, Costa Rica which translates as “Coast of Riches” was part of Mexico for a short time in the 19th Century. Today, the nation is the most peaceful and steady of the world’s 22 oldest democracies, plus the population are some of the most happy on earth. (Ask a Tico why when you arrive at your preferred Costa Rica bed and breakfasts most Americans are very astounded when they find out about it.)
Although there are a number of extraordinarily exclusive and high-priced resorts in Costa Rica, you don’t have to pay out a fortune when visiting this country’s gorgeous seashores. Vacation rentals are offered at a variety of budget rates, particularly during the country’s “green season.” This is October and November, when vacationers can typically catch various outstanding deals on seaside vacation rentals and other Costa Rica holiday rentals.
A couple of websites that are well worth going to while planning your Costa Rica sojourn include http://www.tourism-costarica.com/ , which is the country’s official tourism site, and Travel.State.Gov at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1093.html for helpful information on how to get organized for your Costa Rican holiday, what to take and where to go as well as clever tips on safety and making the trip through customs as easy as possible.
