Costa Rica is considered as one of the most visited international destinations in Central America. In fact, one of its main sources of income is tourism. But before you go packing and booking your flight tickets, carefully plan out the details of your trip. Although, if you have to plan your trip in the last minute, there are ways to still save money even when in a hurry.
There are many things that a traveler should see when visiting Costa Rica. But since there are lots of good places to go to, here are the top 10 things to see in Costa Rica that we carefully picked out for you to fully enjoy your stay.
Rainforest Aerial Tram
There is nothing like it in the world. This guided tour of the Rain Forest canopy is – without doubt – a must do activity for anyone coming to Costa Rica. Located only 50 minutes from San Jose, the Rain Forest Aerial Tram is the premier ecotourism park of Costa Rica. In the morning, they offer a minibus service from most major hotels and other convenient points in and around San Jose. During the high season, they often offer transportation in the afternoons as well. English-speaking guides accompany all buses. The office will make arrangements to suit your convenience.
Guests can bring light-weight casual clothes, sneakers and rain gear just in case the situation calls for it. Generally, a trip to the rainforest canopy is ideal for visitors of all ages.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve will astound visitors with its beauty, bounty and great amount of biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees – festooned with orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses – rise high into the sky.
Some may say it is not worth the trip as it is a tough drive getting there, however, it is home to the Quetzal, Costa Rica’s most famous bird and a wonderful Cloud Forest. Also, there are hiking trails that hikers should really check out.
Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo Beach has much to offer besides its crystal clear ocean, exquisite nature and stunning sunsets. It has a three and a half kilometer stretch of white sand and warm blue water where the sun shines just about 365 days per year, and the temperature is pleasantly warm year round. This is a great example of Guanacaste’s beautiful Pacific beaches. This funky surfer’s haven is not fancy, but filled with life.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero is one of the most remote places in Costa Rica and is only accessible by boat or plane. It is the famous turtle nesting area on Costa Rica’s East Coast. The boat ride on the inland canals is an ideal way to see a variety of wildlife.
Specop’s The Big Adrenaline Rush
During this action-packed excursion, small groups of adventurers visit rain forests, exploding volcanoes and pristine beaches. Activities include white water rafting, bungee jumping, scuba-diving, soaks in natural hot springs at the foot of an active volcano and more.
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is Costa Rica’s most famous and active volcano. Around it, there are several delightful hot springs, the most developed of which is at Tabacon Resort. If you are lucky, you will see Arenal “blow its top”, but often the summit is shrouded in clouds.
White Water Rafting
For those who enjoy adrenaline filled vacations with heart pounding adventures, white water rafting is the sport to enjoy. Rated as being among the best white water rafting spots in the world, Costa Rica is a paddler’s delight. You do not have to go on Class Four Rapids to have a great time. There are trips of different difficulties and it is an ideal way to flow through the rain forest and see the wildlife. Be prepared for long bus ride.
Montezuma
Montezuma is the place to get away from it all. In many ways this little charming village feels like the end of the line. Montezuma is nestled on the eastern shore of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, at the bottom of a plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Unlike many other parts of Costa Rica, Montezuma has been largely untouched by commercial development maintaining still a laid back lifestyle. It has long been a heaven for alternative thinkers and “pura vida” lovers.
Truly there is a lot of things one could do when in Costa Rica. So when you have the time, go visit this beautifully laden land of adventures and beauty spots.
