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Travel in Costa Rica
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Travel in Costa Rica

Costa Rica literally means Rich Coast. The country has an enormous natural wealth due to its twelve different climate zones. Nature is in bloom all year round and the country is therefore rightly nicknamed "The land of eternal spring". Costa Rica offers rugged surf spots, but also idyllic dream beaches, lava-spewing volcanoes, a varied animal kingdom, plenty of sports opportunities, a one-sided but delicious cuisine and, especially in San José, a lively nightlife.
Vulcán Arenal; this 1633 meter high volcano has a perfect cone shape. The volcano has been fully active since 1968 and the rumbling in the depths, the emission of stones and fire and the moving lava flows are very worthwhile. A visit in the evening is also a spectacular excursion. Do not try to climb this volcano, because it is extremely dangerous!
Climbing a volcano is a must! From the highest point of Costa Rica (Chiripo) you have a magnificent view over this small but versatile country.
Costa Rica is known for its many good surf spots, both on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts you will find beach, point and reef breaks. If you want to go rafting, do so on the Pacuaré and Reventazón rivers.
Go whale watching in Drake Bay. Between August and March, not only humpback whales but also dolphins swim from north to south through this bay.
As a coffee addict, you cannot go to Costa Rica without visiting one of the coffee plantations.
Puerto Viejo: Lively Afro-Caribbean culture with lots of reggae on the streets, beautiful beaches and great nightlife. This place is very popular with surfers. Another great relaxed surf spot is Montezuma.
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio: This park has a beautiful coastline, with white sandy beaches surrounded by tropical rainforests. You can find many types of monkeys here, such as howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys. It is also possible to snorkel in the sea. It is a fairly touristy park, which is especially busy on weekends and holidays by the Ticos themselves.
Parque Nacional Tortuguero: The tropical rainforest in this park is intersected by navigable canals. The 19,000 ha park consists of swamps, canals and tropical rainforest, through which you can sail by boat. In Tortuguero you almost always see monkeys, many species of birds and poison frogs. Along the coast is a beautiful beach, where between May and September different types of turtles come onto the beach to lay their eggs.
Liberia: In this city you can see enormous amounts of colonial architecture.
San Jose: Everything about San Jose is alive. Half of all inhabitants of Costa Rica live in this busy and warm city. With a great nightlife, gigantic markets and beautiful architecture, it is the place to get to know Costa Rica. JoHorribles in Costa Rica
Be aware for safety reasons it is better not to walk into San Jose alone at night.
Be aware that the hotels around the bus terminals are very cheap, and are also rented by the hour.....not really recommended, especially for ladies traveling alone.