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Costa Rica & Panama
■ Diverse Scenery ■ Rainforests ■ The Panama Canal ■ Bustling Panama City ■ Stunning Beaches ■ Wildlife Galore
Set between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, these Central American countries are a naturalist’s paradise and are a haven for a spectacular range of plants and colourful birdlife.
In recent years, Costa Rica has become known as an ecotourism destination. Grab your rubber boots and head for the hills to discover many luxurious wilderness lodges – tucked away in cloud forests and steamy jungles. The country’s cast of creatures is prolific and easy to spot – you can spend nights listening to tree frogs or see flash birds swooping past your hammock. We guarantee Costa Rica will charm you.
Historically known as the Bridge of the World, because of its famous canal, Panama is little more than a sinuous squiggle on a map, but in that squiggle are more bird species than in the whole world. They share space with beautiful old colonial towns and a striking modern capital city, with all the excellent bars, restaurants and shops to go with it. Whether you opt for our Panama Discovery tour on page 50, choose to spend a week lazing on the beautiful white sandy beaches, or combine the two – Panama is waiting to be discovered by you!
What you need to know
Flight details Costa Rica – Continental Airlines flights to San Jose from London Heathrow (a change of aircraft is required in Newark or Houston).
Panama – Continental Airlines flights to Panama City from London Heathrow (a change of aircraft is required in Newark or Houston).
Flight time Costa Rica – Approx 8 hours 20 min to Newark, 5 hours 25 min to San Jose. Panama – Approx 8 hours 20 min to Newark, 5 hours 15 min to Panama City.
Time difference Costa Rica – GMT -6 hours.
Panama – GMT -5 hours.
Language The official language in both countries is Spanish.
Currency Costa Rican Colón (CRC), and in Panama the Balboa (PAB).
Visa requirements British citizens do not require a visa for travel in either country.
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