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Needing info on first trip to Costa Rica. Want lots of adventure and no crowds?

February 3rd, 2010 |

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What to do? What to do? Fly through the rain-forest canopy on a zip line? Go white-water rafting? Climb a volcano? Laze on a white-sand beach? Check out colorful marine life while snorkeling? Or try to hook one on a deep-sea fishing excursion?
Costa Rica offers plenty of pleasant choices like these, especially if you’re interested in nature and outdoor activities. That’s why so many people have chosen to go there: In the past decade, the number of visitors has quadrupled, and tourism has become a big part of the nation’s economy.

Costa Rica is practically synonymous with ecotourism — travel that incorporates education about the environment and promotes preservation of natural resources. The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area. Approximately 25% of the country’s land has been set aside in protected areas, earning Costa Rica a reputation as an environmentally sensitive country and leader in ecological conservation. However, nonprotected areas have not fared so well: During the past few decades, Costa Rica has had one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world and is coming to terms with the large resorts being built to serve the growing numbers of travelers.

The country has good conditions for a number of adventure sports, among them surfing, river rafting, hiking and scuba diving. Those who prefer a less strenuous vacation can view more than 50 volcanoes, take boat trips down jungle rivers and float through the treetops in the world’s first Rain Forest Aerial Tram

Top cities so avaoid the top five for lass of a crowd

Top Cities in Costa RicaSan Jose
Tamarindo
Puerto Quepos
Puntarenas
Limon
Liberia
Jaco
Puerto Viejo
Monteverde
Arenal
Alajuela
Cahuita
Golfito
Tortuguero
Heredia
San Pedro

Here are must see places…
Popular Attractions in Costa Rica
Volcán Arenal
Ruinas de Ujarrás
Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
Parque Nacional
Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
Rain Forest Aerial Tram Day Trip
Tikal
Ecoscape Nature Tours
Museo de los Niños
Cartago

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2 Responses to “Needing info on first trip to Costa Rica. Want lots of adventure and no crowds?”

Ambien says:

February 3, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Being a foreigner who lives in Costa Rica, I recommend that you try those package Nature trips. The scenery here is spactacular, and Costa Rica has 5 percent of the worlds biodiversity, so you can tell how much to see in such a small place. If you dig the beach, there are some beaches up in Guanacaste province that will provide with lonely, lovely beaches and very friendly locals! And try the place I live in, Heredia, the mountain gat-away cannot be beat. The place is serene, plus an entire view of the whole Central Valley! (San Jose, Heredia, Cartago and Alajuela)
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"G Rob" says:

February 3, 2010 at 7:35 pm

What to do? What to do? Fly through the rain-forest canopy on a zip line? Go white-water rafting? Climb a volcano? Laze on a white-sand beach? Check out colorful marine life while snorkeling? Or try to hook one on a deep-sea fishing excursion?
Costa Rica offers plenty of pleasant choices like these, especially if you’re interested in nature and outdoor activities. That’s why so many people have chosen to go there: In the past decade, the number of visitors has quadrupled, and tourism has become a big part of the nation’s economy.

Costa Rica is practically synonymous with ecotourism — travel that incorporates education about the environment and promotes preservation of natural resources. The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rain-forest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area. Approximately 25% of the country’s land has been set aside in protected areas, earning Costa Rica a reputation as an environmentally sensitive country and leader in ecological conservation. However, nonprotected areas have not fared so well: During the past few decades, Costa Rica has had one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world and is coming to terms with the large resorts being built to serve the growing numbers of travelers.