Posts tagged Nature Lover
Find Paradise in the Costa Rica Beach Guide
Oct 25th
If you are a certified beach junkie, then it is time to put pencil Costa Rica in to your itinerary and read about the ultimate Costa Rica beach guide. You have a choice of either Pacific or Caribbean beaches to select from and each beach is unique.
Costa Rica comes from the Spanish word ‘rich coast’, which is true enough because it is home to world famous coastlines and beach resorts. Genuine travelers and backpackers think of Costa Rica immediately when you say you are on the prowl for fantastic beaches. While you pack your bags and book your flight to Costa Rica, you might want to take your time in reading the Costa Rica beach guide to make the most out of your visit to the coast.
Before you accuse the map makers in the Costa Rica as unimaginative because most of their beach spots starts with the word ‘playa’, be informed that the Spanish word ‘playa’ literally translates to the word ‘sea’. So señoritas y senoritas, now you know that basically all of them are called ‘playas’ in Ingles.
The first on your beach stop should be Manuel Antonio. It is one of the world renowned beaches because of its powdery white sands in enchanting blue-green waters. The surrounding hilltops are lined with virgin waterfalls, streaming to its horseshoe bays. You can opt to dive, skim, surf, kayak and snorkel when visiting this little gem of a destination.
Next is the Nicoya Peninsula which, as the term suggests, is a string of delightful strips of white sand beaches. It also is an added feature of the place that there are many lively cities in it such as Tamarindo, Mal Pais and Montezuma. But of course, it is not all chaos and frenzied since Nicoya also has remote and extremely relaxing beaches such as Playa Conchal, Hermosa, Flamingo, Samara and Playa Grande.
Deserving of honorable mention in the Costa Rica beach guide is Tortuguero which is touted as a nature lover’s paradise. While in the area, get ready to experience a number of exotic attractions such as scenic hiking trails, jungle canal tours in dugout canoes and rare guided safaris. The fact that 16 of Costa Rica’s endangered animal species make Tortuguero their home makes it a place not to miss.
Being only 2 hours away from the capital city of San Jose, Jaco beach is definitely considered by many as the ultimate skim and surfer Mecca. The wide beaches and great wave form found here will please anyone on a board. In addition the place abounds with nightlife, world class dining options and even casinos. If budget is a factor, fear not. There are a wide variety of accommodations and activities to choose from at reasonable prices.
There are endless beach spots in Costa Rica and the list can go on and on. Other beach destinations worth mentioning, and worth visiting, are Corcovado which is the jump-off point for Isla del Caño, Limon where the Cahuita National Park is located and of course, Tambor (aka Bahia Ballena) where gentle whales can be seen from the beach as they swim up the coast.
Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean beaches are considered to be world class and they will not disappoint you.
Soak Up the Sun in Costa Rica
Oct 20th
If you are a nature lover, then you need to visit Costa Rica. Nothing is comparable to the beautiful natural landscapes and landmarks that this country boasts. A lush, tropical paradise located in the heart of Central America holds the key to the vacation of your dreams. The beautiful land of Costa Rica is there for the discovering.
In Central America, Costa Rica nestles itself between Panama, Nicaragua, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. If you’ve been looking for a place to take your family, you will not be disappointed. A natural paradise with new adventures around every corner lies a lush and verdant vacation spot where you can sit back and relax, or take the adventure of a lifetime. Around a fourth of the country’s land area is protected natural areas, keeping it protected from the touch of development and the logging industry. Raw, untouched Costa Rican rainforests are something that needs to be witnessed first hand, and all you need is a passport. Their beauty is unmatched and gives Costa Rica world renown.
Corcovado National Park is located within Costa Rica’s mass of jungles and is known all over the world by ecologists and nature lovers as one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse locations in the world. Called “the most biologically intense place on Earth” by National Geographic, it certainly lives up to its name when seen in person. Corcovado is the sole place in Costa Rica where you can see all four species of Costa Rica’s native monkeys and hear them chattering and playing in the tree tops. Other animals such as the graceful jaguar, the majestic and endangered Harpy Eagle, silly sloths and noisy Red Macaws make their home within Corcovado’s lush canopies. A trip to Corcovado National Park always promises a meeting with some of the strangest and most unique animals on Earth, and is a must-see when you and your family visit.
Grab your surfboard and ride some of the world’s best waves. Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches are known all over the world for the most perfectly shaped waves, and they have called in professional and recreational surfers from all over the globe. Don’t think you can handle the waves? Pick up your boogie board and do it the easy way. If you’re feeling super adventurous, take a deep breath and dive into the waters of Cocos Island, or the Island of the Sharks. See huge schools of Hammerhead Sharks or get up close and personal with a Moray Eel. If more relaxed water activities are your style, grab your fins and snorkel and see for yourself the colorful fish that populate Costa Rica’s coral reefs.
Take a day trip to Arenal, the country’s “Adventure Capital”. An array of activities from white water rafting to bungee jumping and from hot springs to horseback riding is sure to provide something for everyone in the family.
A trip to Costa Rica will forever change your definition of Paradise. Perfect for a relaxing vacation soaking up the Central American sun, you and your family will create unforgettable memories. The waves are calling.
