Family Vacations
If you are looking to take a family vacation that includes beautiful tropical beaches, exciting cultural life and endless possibilities for adventure then Costa Rica is the perfect place for your trip. The citizens of Costa Rica are called “Ticos” and are known for being a friendly and accepting group. They will welcome you with open arms into their homeland and provide a positive atmosphere for your vacation experience.
Many of the local resorts provide everything from food to fun so that you can have an easy hassle-free trip. The up-beat surroundings and colorful cultural life are sure to lead to wonderful vacations for you and your family.
Nearly two thirds of Costa Rica is bordered by beaches that stay warm year round. The blue-green crystal clear waters are home to a vast number of tropical fish and marine life. Immense biodiversity and year round warm water makes Costa Rica an intriguing place for divers from all over the world. You can see massive schools of tropical fish, manta rays, sharks, whales, dolphins, diverse plant life and so much more. A few of the best places to dive are Guanacaste, South and North Puntarenas and Limon.
Another main attraction of the Costa Rican waters is the consistent surf. With never ending beach and reef breaks and gargantuan waves this is the perfect place for avid surfers. Surfing is also supported by the local culture with tons of surf shops, board rentals and surfing schools all at a great price. The active volcanoes might have something to do with the great surf in this region, but if they don’t they are an attraction all in themselves. I mean, active volcanoes, need we say more? If you aren’t into the extreme adventures there are still many other safe and thrilling adventures for your family such as snorkeling, mountain biking, windsurfing, parasailing or just lying out on the white sandy beaches.
The cultural life in this region will provide never ending excitement for you and your family. Stay at one of the magnificent hotels such as the Harmony Hotel in the North Pacific, Belmar Hotel in Monteverde or the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica. Be sure to visit San Jose the capital of cultural experience where you can visit the National Theater that will provide art and entertainment of every genre. There is also a children’s museum that will teach your little ones about the history and culture of this great region. Take a family nature walk and enjoy the expansive natural beauty of this region. Go for a horseback ride, ATV adventure, trek through the trees, practice canopy or try to walk on the hanging bridges. For a more eco-focused family vacations check out the bird watching tours or the sea turtle nesting that takes place each year.
Experience the “pura vida”(pure life) with the local cuisine which is focused on fresh fruits and vegetables with their main dish being “gallo pinto” which is rice and beans. Heavily influenced by Spanish culture, every day will feel like a celebration in the local marketplaces. Enjoy shopping in the busy marketplace and finding unique local gifts to take home with you at great prices.
If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience you should definitely start booking your flight for Costa Rica. You will not be disappointed by the sandy white beaches, crystal clear waters, fresh organic cuisine, colorful local life and endless activities that you can experience. With the friendly open minded Ticos and boundless opportunities for adventure, Costa Rica is the perfect place for you next family vacations.
