Archive for the ‘Destinations’ Category

Top 5 National Parks in Costa Rica

Sunday, June 5th, 2011
CR Wonders

CR Wonders

Millions of travelers visit the Central American country of Costa Rica each year to explore its culture, wildlife, and diverse natural beauty. More than 161 biological reserves, wildlife refuges, and national parks cover the country.

It is estimated that up to 25 percent of the land is consumed by the aforementioned natural preserves.

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Visiting Arenal Volcano

Monday, April 25th, 2011
CR Travel Deals

CR Travel Deals

A volcano tour is the holiday for the traveller who has been everywhere and seen everything.

If you’ve taken a gondola down the canals in Venice, climbed in the Swiss Alps, scuba dived with tropical fish in the South Pacific and eaten fresh sushi in Tokyo, you might be looking for something a little different for your next vacation.

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Costa Rica: The Jewel of the Isthmus

Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Puntarenas Info

Puntarenas Info

Welcome to Costa Rica, the hidden jewel of the isthmus. Costa Rica is located in the heart of Central America, and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and rain forests. Costa Rica is a small country just 19,652 square miles, and is easily accessible from destinations all over the world. While staying in Costa Rica, you can experience all of the wonders of nature in one local destination.

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Herradura Beach in Costa Rica

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
CR Paradise

CR Paradise

An hour and a half to two hours from the San Jose international airport tranquil green water, palm trees and black sand make Herradura Beach the ideal vacationers getaway. Because of the shape of the bay, the beach was named Herradura, meaning “horseshoe” in English. This shape shelters the beach making its calm water perfect for swimming. Due to the lack of development, the beach has been able to maintain its natural beauty.

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Ocotal Beach in Costa Rica

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Costa Rica Nature

Costa Rica Nature

Ocotal Beach, the gateway to the Gulf of Papagayo, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Although small in size measuring just a little under a third of a mile, the beach has some of the most beautiful black sand in the world. Guests visiting the beautiful Ocotal Beach are treated to beautiful turquoise water perfect for scuba diving, snorkeling and scuba diving particularly at the south end of the beach.

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Manzanillo Beach in Costa Rica

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Costa Rica Beach

Costa Rica Beach

The Manzanillo Beach is located on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It lies just north to the Manzanillo Gandoca Nature Reserve and about 2 miles away from the town Manzanillo. The beach is characterized by golden sand and a strong surf. Tourists can take a boat trip from the Manzanillo Beach in Costa Rica to the nearby Playa Gandoca. The ocean shore of Manzanillo is ideal for horseback riding, hiking, sunbathing and swimming.

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Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Leatherback Turtle

Leatherback Turtle

Tortuguero National Park is one of the popular tourist spot in Costa Rica. Located on the northeast Atlantic coast of the country, this national park is just 80 kilometers north from Limon. Stretched over approximately 52,000 hectares of marine area and 19,000 hectares of coastal park, the Tortuguero National Park boasts many gorgeous scenic spots, palm swamps, verdant rainforests with tropical wet forests and a wide variety of wildlife.

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Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula: Peace and Tranquility

Friday, March 18th, 2011
CR Paradise

CR Paradise

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Located on the isthmus of Central America, it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Both coasts boast fabulous beaches, pristine national parks and a wide variety of indigenous plants and animals. It is a natural paradise. One of the most popular places in Costa Rica is the Papagayo Peninsula on the northern end of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.

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