COUNTRY PROFILES Costa Rica NATURAL HIGHS Capital city: San José | Language: Spanish | Currency: Colón | Visa: Not required by British citizens | Time zone: GMT -6hours
beaches, mangroves and both a Caribbean and Pacific coastline, while its flaura and fauna is so rich that over a quarter of the country's land mass lies within protected national parks and reserves. Costa Rica has the most advanced
tourism industry of the seven small Central American countries, with the quality and quantity of all- inclusive resorts matched by the abundance of rainforest lodges and eco-projects across the country. Centrally located capital city San
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other Nature was clearly in a good mood when she dealt
Costa Rica's hand. It is a land of simmering volcanoes, thermal waters, lush rainforest, golden
■ Punta Cocles on the Caribbean coast
SAMPLE PACKAGE Bales Worldwide's 14-day Classic Costa Rica itinerary visits San José, Puerto Viejo de Limon, Sarapiqui, Arenal volcano and a choice of Pacific beach destinations.
José welcomes the majority of flights from Europe and North America but Liberia is an alternative option, offering quick access to the country's Pacific coast. On Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, Tortuguero is among the country's
HIGHLIGHTS Tortuguero National Park Arenal Volcano The Osa Peninsula Monteverde Cloudforest Pacific surfing beaches
best-loved national parks. Its turtle- breeding grounds and diverse wildlife draw visitors from afar. In the northern highlands to the
west, the Arenal volcano is a 'must' for many visitors, while the nearby Monteverde Cloudforest and the surf beaches of the Nicoya peninsula are also popular. On the southern Pacific coast,
Manuel Antonio is one of the country's most popular national parks, but a more remote option is the little-visited Osa Peninsula.
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