Costa Rica Holidays

A Costa Rica holiday offers a country adorned with secluded beaches, tropical jungle, towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, raging rapids, scenic mountains and misty cloud forests. Although occupying only 0.03 percent of the world's surface, an extraordinary 5 percent of the planet's flora and fauna can be found here. At the right times of year, you can see the Atlantic Green turtle in Tortuguero National Park, the Scarlet macaw in the Carara Biological Reserve, the flowering orchids in the Lankester Gardens and the resplendent quetzal in the Talamanca mountain range.

Costa Rica also takes pride in its progressive society, known for tolerance and social consciousness; one that has abolished its army and made health and education the most important of priorities.

To enjoy a holiday to Costa Rica is to watch the eruptions of active volcanoes such as Arenal, raft or float gently down the Sarapiqui River, laze on the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio and Tamarindo while all the time enjoying an extraordinary diversity of plant and animal life. Truly a rich coast, Costa Rica is well named.

Journey Ideas for Costa Rica