1. Best Places To See In Costa Rica
Having Visited panama and nicaragua , , I have compiled a list of the best locations to go to. This list
is simply by no means comprehensive or complete, it's really a checklist of all the areas I would visit
when i go to Costa Rica.
Arenal Volcano
The Arenal Volcano area is one of Costa Rica's top points of interest. Only 3 hours away from San
Jos, inside the town of La Fortuna, stands a regal 1,633m volcano, known to be one of the most
active in the world. Despite its constant activity, the volcano is very safe to visit as long as you keep
within the safety perimeter. In this area take advantage of the perfect natural surroundings! proceed
fishing, horseback riding; take a canopy tour, river rafting or experience a significant canyon
expedition. Whatever you decide, be sure to visit the relaxing hot rises in the area, the most well-
known being Tabacon as well as Baldi.
La Fortuna and Surroundings
Often merely referred to as La Fortuna, the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos is the gateway for the
magnificent Arenal Volcano. A charming as well as quiet town, la Fortuna is easily available from the
capital metropolis San Jose, and offers some panoramic views of the spectacular Arenal, Costa's
Rica's the majority of active volcano. Hanging out 10 kilometers away from town and regularly
spewing smoke as well as ash for some time right now , the Volcan Arenal is the country's premier
tourist attraction which is indeed a picture to behold.
Over the last few years in particular, la Fortuna has become quite a bustling town. However , there
are plenty of accommodations, resorts and hotels here to suit each budget. A must test when in La
Fortuna are the amazing resort spas surrounding the volcano. On a clear day you can watch the
volcano erupt and when you wait for nightfall, the Arenal places on a brilliant show with bright red
rocks tumbling down its sides. NExt to the volcano, this city has other fantastic tourist attractions like
the la Catarata de la Fortuna, Tabacon hot Springs, white water river rafting , hiking excursions,
water-skiing , canoeing, fishing, horseback riding , canopy tours as well as Cao Negro boat Tours are
just a few of the many activities any particular one can enjoy while you are the following.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Cloud natrual enviroment Reserve,the tiny
community of Monteverde is a small village located near the access of the cloud natrual enviroment.
Monteverde was started by the Quaker local community that migrated coming from North America to
panama and nicaragua , in the 1950's. Around , which is actually father christmas Elena, you'll find
banking institutions , drug store, a local hospital , book store, service station , ATM machine, police
station, post office, grocery stores , internet cafes, restaurants
As the weather here is very chilly and misty, due to the village getting high up in the Tilaran Mountain
Range, you need to bring some thick clothes and a mild jacket to stay comfortable. When here, don't
forget to try out the tasty local cheeses, that are a treat to eat. If you are a bird watcher, this kind of
village offers several lovely bird watching opportunities , even though you are not inside the cloud

2. forest by itself. However, if you prefer to do the more touristy point , visit the local craft centers, the
women's co-op center, the butterfly garden and also the Hummingbird Gallery around.
Dominical Beach
Located on Costa Rica's amazingly gorgeous Central Pacific shoreline , the small village a f
Dominical is a surfer's paradise where waves may reach over 12 feet high, a spot rich in island
biodiversity and amazing marine flora and fauna. It is the ideal combination between the substantial
golden coasts packed with scenic beaches & luscious mountains.
Dominical is a 4 kilometer long beach remove , with a few hotels, lodges, resorts and eating places in
the area. While going swimming here is near impossible with the strong increases and rip tides, one
can kayak off the coast or take pleasure in some diving or snorkeling opportunities in the area.
Horseback tours can also be arranged to the neighborhood Nauyaca Waterfalls, or one can visit the
Marino Ballena National park , which is home to several marine mammals such as turtles and whales
that come here seasonally to mate as well as nest. If you like, you can take a short tour to the lovely
Cao Island just off the coast. This island is considered one of the best adventure scuba diving spots
in the world which is home to an impressive selection of underwater marine life.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero National park is one of Costa Rica's most biologically diverse wildlife areas. Offering one
of the most verdant areas in the country, the 26 ,156 hectare park was created with the main purpose
of protecting saving money sea turtle nesting area. Tortuguero owes its very wet tropical forest for the
5000 to 6000 millimeters of rainfall it receives each year. These climatic conditions are favorable to
greater than 400 tree varieties , around 2200 types of other plants and more than 400 birds, sixty
amphibian and 25 fresh water fish species, along with several endangered pets including tapirs,
monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, manatees and sloths. Tortuguero is characterized by beautifully scenic
canals, lagoons and rivers which may be toured by boat , canoe or kayak. In addition to the green
turtle, three other sea turtle species nesting on the park's shorelines.
Malpais
Malpais is situated around the Pacific coast regarding Costa Rica on the southern tip of the Nicoya
Peninsula. Also known as the Hawaii of latina America, there are several shorelines to swim, dive or
snorkel climax main attraction is actually it's unique conditions for surfing and it's pristine subtropical
dynamics. Horseback riding, sportfishing, cover tours, scuba, as well as nature tours make up some
of the other popular activities nearby. Malpais is a community as opposed to any other in panama and
nicaragua , with a strong surf culture and a the laid-back atmosphere which maintains the type of sun
kissed tourism that created Costa Rica famous.
MalPais boasts a great collection of places to stay as well as eat from camping out on the beach to
be able to luxurious resorts and a wide range of actions. Without a doubt it's a very attractive place to
loosen up and enjoy the golden rays of the Pacific setting sun.
Turrialba Valley
With several stunning views regarding Costa Rica's rural countryside, Turrialba is really a charming
little city in the lush as well as beautiful Central area in Cartago province. Famous for being any white

3. water rafting hotspot and base camping , this town is situated 53 km east of the capital metropolis
San Jos which is an excellent place to visit the pre-Columbian wrecks at Guayabo countrywide
Monument, or the seldom visited but lovely Parque Nacional Volcan Turrialba. A quiet city , Turrialba
with its captivating street corners as well as gorgeous surrounding sceneries is among the few areas
in Costa Rica with direct access to a volcano's crater. From the smt of the volcano, you can on a clear
day time , see the Irazu, pos and Barva volcanoes in the distance Botanists and gardeners would
want to pay a visit to the Center for Agronomy Research as well as Development (CATIE), which can
be located 5km (three miles) southeast regarding Turrialba on the road to Siquirres. This center is
one of the world's foremost amenities for research into tropical agriculture.
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