Costa Rica Vacation

The following are some of the most well known surfing spots where you can find adventure and at the same time the beauty that will inspire you to keep coming back to catch some waves. Surfing in Costa Rica is definitely a spiritual experience thanks to pristine tropical nature and high adrenaline levels, you will [...]

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If you are the person that likes adrenaline and physical activities, these are the adventures you would want to have when you visit Costa Rica. No matter if it’s on land, in the air or water, this country offers you what you need. With extensive river systems, high peaks and low lying marshes and mangroves, [...]

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Costa Rica is known for having two seasons. Some call them Winter and Summer, others rainy and dry, while in the tourism industry they are known as high and low season. The rainy season is also called the Green Season, and tends to coincide with the drop of prices at hotels and tour operators.

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Here is a list of the top 5 adventure destinations in Costa Rica and what to do while you’re there!
Adventure No. 1 - Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is one of the top adventure destinations in Costa Rica. This Volcano is located in the zone of San Carlos, La Fortuna, which sits 2.5 hours north of San [...]

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Some of the Top Hiking destinations you can find in Costa Rica include:
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
This park has a number of wonderful trails through a variety of ecosystems and natural wonders. One of the most amazing hikes is down to the Lago Azul (Blue lake) and Cangrejo Waterfalls, you can spend some time [...]

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Since Costa Rica has such varied types of weather, landscapes, and activities depending on where you visit, it is important to be prepared for all possible situations, without weighing yourself down. With that in mind, these are some suggestions on what to pack for your vacation to Costa Rica.

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Passports:
All visitors to Costa Rica are required to present a current passport from their country of citizenship. The passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you depart Costa Rica. An on-ward or round trip air or bus ticket is also required. Though this is not always requested at international airports, it is [...]

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Costa Rica has two major domestic airlines that operate between the country’s 16 major airports*. Sansa Regional, a domestic division of TACA airlines flies out of the Juan Santamaria Airport’s domestic terminal in Alajuela while Nature Air flies out of the Tobias Bolaños airport in Pavas, a neighborhood just west of San Jose. The latter [...]

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Bird watching is becoming one of the fastest growing activities in the United States and United Kingdom. There are 20 million registered bird watchers in conservationist groups like the Audubon Society, American Birding Association and The Nature Conservancy. Costa Rica is a prime bird watcher destination. Due to the geographic location and different micro-climates, Costa [...]

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Costa Rica, once considered a difficult destination to get to, has become one of the easiest for American tourists. With most major airlines now serving San Jose’s Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) and more and more each year serving Liberia’s Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR), arrival options for visitors are plentiful.

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