10 TOP
reasons to love Costa Rica
Œ Nature and wildlife Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world’s
biodiversity. From sloths to monkeys and jaguars to frogs, wildlife is part and parcel of a holiday here.
National Parks 26% of Costa Rica's land is protected.
Rainforests and dry forests are located all around the country. Zip line through the clouds at Monteverde cloud forest and relax on the beach at Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the country.
Ž Beaches With two distinct coastlines, one on the
Caribbean Sea and one on the Pacific Ocean, and accommodation ranging from eco lodges to five-star hotels, there is a beach holiday for everyone.
Volcanoes and hot Springs Costa Rica´s volcanoes are among
the most mesmerizing in the world and there are more than 290 of them. One of the most popular excursions is an exploration of Arenal Volcano National Park to take in the magnificence of Arenal Volcano. Similarly impressive is Poas Volcano, a smoking giant with a cone topping 9,000ft. Thanks to the Arenal and Rincón de la Vieja Volcano’s geothermal activity, hot springs throughout the area offer visitors an ideal way to relax after a day exploring.
Whale watching Humpback whales spend eight
months of the year in Costa Rican waters, offering great whale watching opportunities. Best times to visit are January to March and November to December for the North Pacific and July to November for the South Pacific.
‘ White water rafting Year-round warm water and spectacular
scenery combine to make for world- class rafting. The Pacuare River is considered one of the five best rivers in the world for rafting adventures.
’ Diving With a marine surface that is 10 times
bigger than the terrestrial, Costa Rica is the perfect place for diving fanatics. Visit Isla del Caño, one of the most beautiful dive destinations on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica – hammerhead sharks, white finned sharks, whale sharks and ray fish await.
“ Surfing It seems every surfer who visits the
country agrees that Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to surf; excellent year-round waves and warm water combine with friendly people and stunning landscapes.
” Turtle nesting and hatching at Tortuguero
Green sea turtles, Hawksbill turtles and Leatherback turtles nest on the beaches of Tortuguero National Park as well as Playa Grande, Guanacaste and Ostional. The Green Sea and Hawksbill turtle’s nesting season runs from July to October with the peak in August, and the Leatherback turtles nest from February to April. It is possible to see individual turtles at any time of the year.
• More accessible than ever Costa Rica is a year-round destination
and easier to get to than ever before. Fly direct to San Jose with British Airways and to Liberia with Tui. Fly daily from London, with Delta, Air France, KLM, United, American Airlines and Air Canada all offering non-direct routes.
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