HOLIDAYS IN COSTA RICA

When thoughts of the perfect holiday cross your mind, what is it that you first believe is worthwhile for consideration? Is it the socio- economic and political condition of the imagined destination or is it how you can view everything and yet enjoy? Both the conditions are symbiotically linked with Costa Rica as a holiday destination. For years, different stories of political unrest and terrible weather have done the rounds thus alienating people from choosing Central America as their preferred holiday spot. But before you also rule out Costa Rica, it is advised, that you conduct a personal research to know more about this serene, beautiful country. Costa Rica can definitely be a unique holiday destination and will offer you something varied yet delightful.

Everyone in love with the sea should definitely make it a point to visit Costa Rica, since it is gifted with miles and miles of coastline that you can take advantage of to play your favorite water sport or may be just sit on the beach, gazing. Anyone who has been to Costa Rica will tell you, along the same lines, how popular the Nicoya Peninsula is. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful spot in the country which mingles authenticity with the element of fun. The most frequently visited places in this area are Santa Cruz, Samara, Tambor, Santa Teresa and Mal Pais.

Wildlife preserves and parks can take up all your attention while you are in Costa Rica since you will get the opportunity to find out how dedicated the country is about protecting its precious flora and fauna. It is in this Central American country that you will find the world’s largest variety of turtle. There are numerous forests to be explored here and you will catch sight of rarely seen animals like howler monkeys and iguanas. In the context of discovering more about nature in this country, you could also visit the Wilson Botanical Gardens that displays an extensive range of rare and indigenous plant species. A self guided tour might be of more help to those who do not want the usual professional guided tours. This way you would probably chance upon different kinds of medicinal herbs found in the country and might come up with some outrageous ideas to make your holiday memorable.

With endless beaches that could hypnotize you, Costa Rica is the best place that could ever be for surfers. Well known spots famous for wave- spotting are Playa Naranjo and Ollie’s point. Along the same lines, the Golfito region famous for the “long lefthander”, could come to the rescue of hardcore surfers and provide them with all the challenge and thrill they could dream of.

You can have an idea of the area of Costa Rica if you know that moving from one side of the country to the other will hardly take you three hours and you can make use of this time as fruitfully as possible. With lots to see, it is the capital city of San Jose that is very likely to catch your attention with all its bustling activity incorporated in its winding streets complete with theatres, shopping, great food and museums worth visiting.

Be it the vast expanse of the sea, or the rich, dense tropical forests- Mother Nature is at her best in this tiny country. So if you have been planning to get out the daily drudgeries of life, make sure you consider Costa Rica as one of the destinations.