Costa Rica is a place worth to visit especially for tourists who enjoy nature in every detail. Located in the central part of the American Continent, this country is one of the richest in vegetation and fauna.
Costa Rica, which means “rich coast”, offers its visitors a diverse number of national parks, attractions, and protected areas where visitors can do many activities. That is why this country is one of the pioneers in ecotourism.
One of the most impressive characteristics of the country is the Central Valley surrounded by diverse volcanoes. Tourists who arrive by plane may observe the magnificent view of rivers, waterfalls, and holes when they are about to land in Costa Rica.
Visitors can think of the different seasons in the country in order to plan their vacations according to their convenience. For instance, there is the green season where most of the national parks and attractions are characterized by rainy weather. This season is common between April 15th and December 15th. This means that the country is humid almost year-round. On the other hand, visitors can opt for the dry season that takes place between December 15th and April 15th. Here, tourists can enjoy the sunshine especially if they are going for vacations to some places bordering the Caribbean Sea.
These are some attractions and parks that are perfect to visit during the green season:
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- La Fortuna, Arenal
- Barra Honda Caverns
- Palo Verde National Park
- Monteverde
Most of these places include tropical wet forests, cloud forests, ecosystems, swimming spots, and ecological pathways.
Visitors planning vacations to Costa Rica during the dry season can opt for the following places:
- La Fortuna, San Carlos
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (Old Port of Talamanca)
- Santa Rosa National Park
These places are also perfect for tourists who enjoy swimming in natural pools and visiting the Costa Rican beaches at the Caribbean Sea.
Additionally, moving around places in Costa Rica can be an adventurous choice. That is why it is important to determine the sort of transportation according to the visitors’ convenience. Sometimes it is better to choose regional transportation such as taxi or bus. Rates for these services are extremely cheap as compared with other rates in the US and Europe. Car rental is another good option to move around places. However, car rental is more useful if locations are no more than 3 hours away from the next destination. Visitors should not consider distance when planning their vacations. Sometimes, roads are difficult to drive through especially for such places located deep in the forest.
There are different airlines that provide direct and indirect flights to Costa Rica. Visitors from the US can use different companies such as American, Continental, Delta, and US Air to get directly to San Jose or Liberia Airport. Visitors from Europe can choose Martinair, Condor, and Iberia to get directly to Costa Rica. Some other airlines such as KLM offer flights from Amsterdam with connections in the US.
Enjoy your next vacations to Costa Rica!
