Whether you are taking your first honeymoon or you are just looking for a romantic getaway, you simply cannot go wrong with Costa Rica. Surrounded by an abundance of natural splendor, the country, its people and the facilities it has to offer are perfect for a romantic vacation.
If you dream of spending precious moments with your beloved surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, then Costa Rica is the place to go to. It has long been hailed as one of the most romantic destinations in the world.
However, you will need to decide the type of vacation that you would like to opt for; you can choose the seclusion and tranquility of the national parks or the romantic sunsets and lazy afternoons spent on the beach. Either way the country has a host of facilities to offer in both settings complete with spa’s restaurants that offer delectable local and international cuisine and a multitude of other activities. The best option however, would be to combine the beach and rainforest experiences. The Arenal area offers some of the most exquisite beaches in the world certainly at par with Hawaii. The famed Costa Rican hospitality coupled with the spectacular view, breathtaking scenery, lush gardens and of course exotic spa treatments at Arenal Nayara will make every moment spent there special.
The lava tours offer an out of the world experience where you can see the hot magma flowing out from the earth’s belly as you sip cocktails watching the glorious Costa Rican sunset and experience the relaxing thermal hot springs. The tour is a perfect couple’s event. For dinner you may want to head to the Nicoya, Nosara beach at the Punta Islita where you can enjoy a candle light dinner for two. But this is not your usual run of the mill candlelight dinner – the table is set on the beach so that you can enjoy the tranquility of the ocean waves running out to meet the shores and the moonlight dancing on the water in celebration of love. The hotel offers other couple’s activities like swimming in their spectacular pool, mouthwatering yet healthy cuisine, yoga and of course heavenly chocolate wraps.
No trip to Costa Rica can be complete without visiting the Manuel Antonio National park. The park is surrounded by three beautiful white sandy beaches, a riot of colors presented by the flora and the varied fauna and various species of monkeys prancing around on tree tops. The butterfly gardens fascinate children and adults alike. If you are an arts aficionado, you may want to consider a trip to Sarchi where you can experience the flavors, arts and culture and the locals are ever willing to share their stories with you over a cup of steaming coffee. For the adventure lovers Tamarindo beach offers amazing surfing possibilities and other activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, etc.
There are two ways to enjoy the romantic possibilities that Costa Rica has to offer; you can either take romantic tour packages from popular operators or you can opt for custom made packages that suit your fancy. Costa Rica is just the right place for a honeymoon where all the hectic frenzy of putting a spectacular wedding together will melt away in the warm turquoise blue water of the ocean.