Located in southern Central America, Costa Rica is surrounded by three different bodies of water includingPanama Canal onsoutheast,Pacific Ocean onsouthwest and west andCaribbean Ocean oneast. Because of Costa Rica's close proximity to several bodies of water,country isideal stopping point for various cruise ships carrying throngs of adventurous vacationers. Depending onarea of Costa Rica you are in,climate can differ dramatically. There are cool wet mountain ranges, rain forests, dry tropical forests, cloud forests,very dry Pacific coast anddamp Caribbean coast. Because of Costa Rica's diverse climate,country is home to eightfivezero species of birds, twozerofive species of mammals, nine,zerozerozero species of flowering plants, one,twozerozero species of orchids and threesevensix species of reptiles and amphibians. Forcountry that only measures fiveone,zerosixzero square kilometers, this iswide variety of natural wildlife. Costa Rica strives to maintainland's natural beauty and wildlife by designating one sixth ofcountry to national parks and wildlife refuges. Costa Rica is also home to several active volcanoes. Arenal erupts daily every fifteen minutes or so. The locals welcome foreigners with open arms making Costa Rica one ofmost desirable vacation and retirement spots inworld. It is for these and other reasons thatCosta Rica vacation cruise should be booked today. The memories will lastlifetime.
An Abundance of Outdoor Recreation: Costa Rica is big on water related activities. Wave riders travel from all overworld to test out their expertise in Costa Rica's waters. BothPacific and Atlantic coasts offer up some notorious surfing. OnAtlantic Coast, Puerto Viejo's Salsa Brava gets some great breaks duringwinter months although this area is often crowded. OnPacific side, Playa Hermosa ismost consistent place to catch some waves. If these areas are flat, no need to worry, snorkeling and kayaking are alwaysoption. Wind surfers have nothing but praise for Lake Arenal. It is considered one ofworld's best wind surfing spots and on good days you can cruise over twofive miles acrosslake. There might not be anything more romantic when you're on vacation withone you love than enjoyinghorseback ride. Whether its onbeach or through National Park,experience is sure to be memorable. Other popular outdoor activities to be enjoyed while in Costa Rica include hiking, mountain biking, deep sea fishing, bungee jumping, sailing, bird watching and ballooning. More adventurous activities include repelling down throughcenter of waterfalls, canopy tours throughtropical trees and white water rafting.
A Mecca for Nature Lovers: Nature lovers should take advantage of Costa Rica's numerous National Parks and refuges. Crocovado is bothrain forest and black sand beach. The Tabacon Hot Springs is nature's equivalent toJacuzzi. Unwind near cascading waterfalls invarious pools and hot springs. A trip toMonteverde Cloud Forest will almost guaranteesighting of Costa Rica's most famous bird,Quetzal. The Rain Forest Aerial Tram is located out of San Jose,country's capital, and offersguided canopy tour ofrain forest. Manuel Antonio Park is teeming with monkeys and other wildlife. The Tortuguera is Costa Rica's most famous protected nesting area. If you are notfan of outdoor activities, do not worry, there is plenty else to do and see. The National Museum traces Costa Rica's colorful history and culture. The museum was founded in oneeighteightseven and is located in San Jose. Patrons ofarts should try and catch one ofnumerous performance put on atNational Theater. The National Theater offers classical music and opera performances in addition to others. Sarchi is located outside of San Jose and isgreat place to visit and admirecountry's handicraft.
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