| If you are embarking on a Central or South | | | | Caribbean Costa Rica, South Costa Rica and |
| American journey and Costa Rica is one of your | | | | Cocos Island National Park. |
| stopovers, then you certainly need to find a | | | | The capital city is Costa Rica is San Jose and their |
| reliable Costa Rica vacation guide to make the | | | | official language is Spanish. Other cities in the |
| most out of your stay. To get a brief overview | | | | country are Alajuela which is the location of Juan |
| of what you should learn from a good vacation | | | | Santamaría International Airport, Cartago |
| guide, read on and be armed with the basics. | | | | which is the country's first capital and Heredia |
| Costa Rica is part of Central America and its | | | | where tourists can visit coffee plantations. Quepos |
| neighboring countries are Nicaragua on the north | | | | city is also notable as it is located in the Central |
| and Panama on the south. On its western side, | | | | Pacific coast and is the entry point to the Manuel |
| there are the beaches of the Pacific Ocean and | | | | Antonio National Park. |
| on its eastern side, there is the beautiful | | | | There are also the cities of Jacó which |
| Caribbean Sea. | | | | has a worldwide reputation as a surfing paradise |
| You may be surprised to know that the best | | | | and where superb dining selection abounds, Liberia |
| time to visit Costa Rica is during the early parts | | | | which is the gateway to the fantastic beaches of |
| of the rainy season of May to July. Some towns | | | | Guanacaste and Pochote which is located on |
| in the country even experience an elevation in | | | | Whale Bay near Puntarenas. Their second largest |
| terms of visitors, making the tourist officials | | | | international airport is also located just outside of |
| regard it as a 'mini-high season'. During this period, | | | | Liberia providing easy access. |
| traveling might a bit more challenging due to the | | | | Of course, an excellent Costa Rica vacation guide |
| slight downpours and rain showers. Pack your | | | | book should not be quick to miss the cities of |
| raingear and bit more patience for the ultimate | | | | Puerto Limón which considered the main |
| Costa Rican wild adventure. The mountains and | | | | city on the Caribbean side of the country, |
| high plateau also offer cooler temperatures to the | | | | Puntarenas where one can take the ferry going |
| visitor. | | | | to Nicoya Peninsula, Parismina which is located in |
| There are many different regions in Costa Rica. | | | | Tortuguero Canals and Tamarindo City which is |
| There are the Plains of the North, Guanacaste, | | | | also quite famous as a beach haven for tourists. |
| Nicoya Peninsula, Central Valley, Central Pacific, | | | | |