Vacations To Go

For those who would like a destination for eco-tourism, Costa Rica is hard to beat.  For a little country in Central America that’s only 19,730 square miles, there’s definitely a lot to see and do there.  Costa Rica means ‘rich coast’ in Spanish, which is the country’s official language.  Located between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica is one of the most stable and prosperous of all Latin American countries.  There are tropical beach resorts on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country for sun vacationers but the main attraction of Costa Rica is the eco-tourism.  For example, there is a wider variety of bird species in Costa Rica alone than in all of Europe and North America. Surprisingly, there are diverse eco-systems and microclimates within Costa Rica.  In addition to the coastal beaches, there are dense jungles and rain forests with a wide variety of fauna.  Some of these forests are referred to as cloud ...

The tourism in Costa Rica is identical to what you see if you toured the Bahamas or the Cayman Islands. The activities tourists took part in ranged from rafting to scuba diving and snorkeling. The things people did were things done out of relaxation and exposure to a new culture and a new way of life that many aren't used to seeing. Costa Rica isn't as ritzy as Mexico and the West Indies, yet in terms of those who enjoyed a secluded romantic getaway would find it in Costa Rica because of the endless resorts this small nation offered on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides. Since surfing is one of the most popular sports and many who like to catch a wave in the pristine waters of Costa Rica will find their paradise on the endless stretch of beaches. Some who want to experience a tropical romantic environment will find it in some of the private resorts that offer people the chance to swim in their natural hot springs. Many tropical places are known for their beautiful sunri...