If you plan to go on an exotic holiday, Costa Rica is one of the country’s most likely will amaze you. It’s a beautiful, unique country, that will make you want to take pictures at every step, but this is just one of the many ingredients to this country! The culture, people and local food here are also very attractive and will convince you to come back whenever you have the opportunity.
The best time to visit this country is winter when the weather is good, where you can enjoy its beaches under the sunshine.
What activities should you plan on your itinerary?
Go to San Jose. It is the capital of the country, where you can find Costa Rican culture very well, walk in the streets to enjoy colonial architecture and savor delicious cuisine in restaurants. To experience everything in detail, it is best to tour with a local guide.
Go to San Jose. It is the capital of the country and the best place where you can find out about the culture of costa ricans, walk through the streets, admire the colonial architecture and taste the delights of the gourmet restaurants. To experience everything to the slightest detail, it is best to go on a guided tour with a local.
Discover nature. In Costa Rica there are plenty of natural parks. You can first reach Arenal Volcano, a 1633-foot volcano that admires its beauty and diversity. You can also discover the wonderful nature of Manuel Antonio, known for its beaches, forests and animals but also in the National Park of Corcovado which protects the best tropical stretch of the Pacific Ocean. The menu can go on and go on too. What you need to remember is that you need to be careful about every movement, because you will discover plants you have never seen before, or resins, monkeys and thousands of multicolored birds.
Discover Nature. In Costa Rica there are lots of natural parks, which makes it even more interesting. You can first reach the Arenal Volcano, a 1633-foot volcano that impresses with its beauty and biodiversity. You can also discover the superb nature in Manuel Antonio, known for its beaches, forests and fauna, but also in the Corcovado National Park, which protects the most of the tropical stretch of the Pacific. The list can continue. Don’t forget to pay attention at every step, because you will discover plants you have never seen before, racoons, monkeys and thousands of multicolored bird species.
Extreme sports. If you love adrenaline, you’ll surely be happy to find out that you have so many opportunities in Costa Rica. For example, you can abseil down a waterfall, try one of the many ziplines that take you to the heart of the Costa Rican forest, or, of course, surf. The coast stretches over no less than a thousand miles, or 1600 km, which is impressive. This is a perfect place to find beautiful beaches, tranquil waters, waves and scenic landscapes.
Whale watching. Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world where you can see whales very clearly. If you go by boat, you can see a lot of the marine life species – but the most exciting are the humpback whales.
Eat Gallo Pinto. In fact, if you stay for a few days in Costa Rica it is almost impossible not to eat this dish that is made up of rice and frijoles (a sort of black bean). You can also eat beef prepared in a unique way in Costa Rica and casado, a very interesting salad.
What else do you need to know about Costa Rica?
It is good to speak Spanish at least a little. The people here do not speak English very well.
It is good to pay special attention to the animals that can bite. Some are quite dangerous;
In some national parks you can not enter without a guide and even if you could, it is not recommended;
You can use both dollars and colones, their official currency. The most appropriate is to use colones.
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