Costa Rica is a breathtakingly beautiful country at any time of year. Its tropical atmosphere and clear blue waters make this an ideal vacation spot for anyone looking to getaway. A honeymoon or family vacations are filled with tourist attractions and activities for any age group to enjoy starting with the Arenal Volcano.
The Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is home to the most beautiful night sky fireworks you will ever want to witness, with a thermal spring to help you relax after all of the excitement of the day has passed. For the less daring soul who would rather take in the beauty of nature from a far is the opportunity to search for the Quetzal bird. It is a native bird to Costa Rica and is often difficult to spot but well worth the wait. The Quetzal is a rather large bird and will most likely be found on higher ground. Mating season is the best time to see these magnificent birds between the months of February and April. The best place for persistent bird watchers to catch a glimpse is the Tapanti-Macizo de la Muerte and Monteverde parks.
No vacation to Costa Rica is complete without a stop at the Jade Museum. It is filled with more than seven thousand pieces of Columbian Jade and has reopened after being closed for a year due to major improvements. The museum is located on the 11th floor of the National Insurance Institute building. Each lovely piece is guaranteed to take your breath away.
For the peaceful soul who came to enjoy a calming pass time there is sport fishing. Anyone can fish on a little boat in a lake close to home but not everyone can fish on a mountain in the middle of paradise. The only thing between you and the biggest catch of your life is the sparkling blue water. Costa Rica offers the best locations for fishing. There is no better place to travel with waters full of tuna, snook and bass waiting to be caught.
Be prepared if you are planning on taking a horseback riding tour to a waterfall located deep within the rainforest. It is important to have on comfortable shoes, a raincoat tucked away in your backpack and lots of bug repellent, as you will be as close to nature as one can be. Taking vacations to Costa Rica means more than just relaxing but is more about experiencing the life of the country, becoming one with everything around you. A tour guide who speaks both English and the local language will accompany you. There are several waterfalls along the trail including the first situated close to the home of a local family who shares light refreshments including fresh fruit juice. You are free to take a swim in the dancing waters of the first waterfall or to continue on to the next. You cannot go wrong no matter what you choose.
