| If you are planning a South or Central American | | | | many cuts and points of the Pacific. Winter and |
| getaway, then you should be researching | | | | spring will also find great waves on the Caribbean |
| information on Costa Rica. It is the country that | | | | coast as well. As Hurricanes stir the Caribbean |
| makes you think about paradise, including rare and | | | | many surfers will anticipate the great surfing |
| endangered wildlife and awesome bright sand | | | | opportunities as these storms pass to the North. |
| beaches with clear blue green waters. Spend time | | | | If you are a bird watcher then Costa Rica may |
| and carefully search all the information about | | | | be the best place in the world to quickly build your |
| Costa Rica before you plan your next trip south. | | | | life list. The country is home to more than 800 |
| The azure green Caribbean Sea borders Costa | | | | species of birds. Since it has one of the widest |
| Rica on the east, while it has the dark blue Pacific | | | | biodiversity in the world, as a result you can |
| Ocean on the west. This is a relatively small | | | | frequently go bird watching just about anywhere. |
| country and has been compared to the size of | | | | When searching information on Costa Rica eco |
| the State of West Virginia in the United State. | | | | tourism opportunities you will find that there are |
| The country is sandwiched between the countries | | | | several tours specifically design for bird watchers. |
| of Nicaragua on the North and Panama to the | | | | There are also many eco tours that will help you |
| South. | | | | find your way through the many National Parks, |
| Many snowbirds have selected Costa Rica as | | | | Refuges and Reserves. It has more national parks |
| there place to escape the cold of winter. | | | | than any other country in Central and South |
| However if you check the climate information on | | | | America. It is wise to invest in a quality set of |
| it you may be surprised that the early months of | | | | binoculars, spotting scope and camera to take full |
| rainy season is also actually a wonderful time to | | | | advantage of all that the beauty of Costa Rica |
| visit. If you are a fisherman you will find that this | | | | has to offer. |
| is best time to fish the coastal waters on both | | | | The beauty of Costa Rica makes it an ideal place |
| coasts. | | | | to visit. Inexpensive vacation packages are |
| For surfing enthusiasts, Pacific storms make the | | | | available on the Internet or from your travel |
| West Coast a surf and skimmers delight. Winter | | | | agency. The cost of living is very low which |
| storms send their energy South breaking on the | | | | makes your travel dollars go further. |