Isla Tortuga is a beautiful tropic isle. A white-sand beach lined with coconuts is the main attraction on Isla Tortuga. The island is a favorite destination point for many excursion boats. Cruises bring passengers from various destination points to the isle.
One of the common questions people ask themselves before visiting Costa Rica is which coast to go to. For backpackers, this is an easy questions to answer: both. However, for those honeymooning, going on a family vacation, short on time, or seeking a fixed local to spend a relaxing week this is an important question. The east and west coasts of Costa Rica vary from one extreme to the other. Many tourists to the country have a specific idea in mind of how they want to spend their vacation and what they …
Visiting Costa Rica can be an overwhelming thing. With a country so large and versatile the sheer amount of things to do and see can be overwhelming. The biggest problem with picking which things to do is the fact that nearly all popular locales have the same activities. So the question is, what activities are best where and what should be skipped? Here are a few things not to do in Costa Rica and tips on where to find the best of them.
Tamarindo is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the province of Guanacaste. Tamarindo is often the first stop for travelers to Guanacaste because of its close proximity to the new international airport in Liberia. The town is a great place for backpackers and luxury travelers alike. Tamarindo is a rapidly growing place complete with 5 star dining, accommodations, and activities as well as budget friendly hostels and white, sandy beaches. Aside from swimming, sun bathing, and other water activities there are a variety of entertainment options in Tamarindo. Whether you seek adventure, leisure, or relaxation. The options are endless in Tamarindo.
Chauita National Park is nestled along the southern Caribbean coast in the town of tourist attracting town of Chauita. With having a reputation of being the most admirable beach in Costa Rica, Chauita National Park, established in 1978, offers various species of coral, fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Its qualities are sure to attract anyone with love for the ocean.
Costa Rica is one of the worlds most beautiful and frequently visited eco destinations. The country is proud to claim that it has been cataloged as a privileged destiny. Because of the country’s efforts to preserve wildlife and its rainforests, volunteering is huge part of Costa Rican society. Many of the locals volunteer throughout the country to help preserve the natural beauty that exists here. Many travelers to Costa Rica are eco tourists themselves and seek to help better the country by giving back. OTEC International is a volunteer company that specializes in combining an enjoyable adventure abroad and a way to give back.
It’s no joke that golf fanatics are always in search of a new course to challenge them. Many golfers travel the globe in search of pristine greens in a beautiful atmosphere. Costa Rica is one of few places in the world that offers both these things as well as unknown and untouched land. The courses in Costa Rica are relatively new and thus, undiscovered. The country offers courses in the high mountains of San Jose, the dry rainforest of the pacific, and the lower wet forests of the Caribbean. All the golf courses in Costa Rica have been designed by world renown golf architects and feature beautiful settings.
Let it be said that Costa Rica has some of the best things to offer adventure seekers. Diving just happens to be one of those thrills that Costa Rica has to offer; and some of the best diving at that! Oceans Unlimited is a PADI, 5 star instructor development dive resort located in Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Nestled in the jungle, bordered by the Pacific Ocean in a popular tourism destination, Ocean’s Unlimited is the perfect location for divers to practice their skills.