| Costa Rica offers visitors a wide range of | | | | away in the forests hundreds of feet in the air. |
| interesting things to do and see as this tiny | | | | Professional soccer is the favored spectator sport |
| country is home to countless beaches, mountains, | | | | and the country claims a number of world class |
| oceans, rivers, seas, volcanoes, and waterfalls, all | | | | golf courses with some right on the coastline. |
| of which are peppered with an incredible number | | | | The nightlife is exciting and full of clubs and dance |
| of sights, sounds, and activities to enjoy. | | | | spots along with a selection of restaurants serving |
| Here are the top five things to do and see if you | | | | everything from traditional fare to exotic dishes |
| ever get the incredible opportunity to visit what's | | | | from around the world. |
| fondly known as the Jewel of Central America. | | | | 2. The Volcanoes |
| 5. The Monuments | | | | Home to a number of impressive volcanoes, |
| The culture is deeply steeped in history and you | | | | Costa Rica also boasts the Irazu volcano, which |
| will have several opportunities to learn about both | | | | happens to be the tallest of any in the area at a |
| by visiting some famous monuments in the | | | | height of 11,260 feet. |
| country. Sights like the National Theater, the | | | | Irazu is also the only location in the country, or in |
| Basilica de los Angeles, and the many historical | | | | the rest of Central America for that matter, |
| museums containing centuries old artifacts that | | | | where both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean |
| are sure to fascinate and must be seen to be | | | | Sea can be seen at the same time. |
| fully appreciated. | | | | This particular spot is renowned over the world in |
| 4. The Nature | | | | the tourist industry as people flock to see the |
| Thirty percent is designated as an environmentally | | | | unique and breathtaking view. |
| protected land, meaning it is rich with a diverse | | | | 1. The Beaches |
| collection of fascinating flora and fauna protected | | | | Costa Rica's name in Spanish, la Costa Rica, |
| by national and private reserves. With 20 national | | | | translates in English to the Rich Coast, giving us |
| parks, eight biological reserves, ecotourism | | | | just a small hint as to the beauty the country's |
| abounds highlighted by activities ranging from bird | | | | beaches behold. With some of the most beautiful |
| and butterfly watching to horseback riding to | | | | coastlines in the world surrounded by cerulean |
| hoping to catch a glimpse of a monkey hopping | | | | waters, Costa Rica's Caribbean shore stretches |
| from tree to tree or an elusive lizard making its | | | | for more than 1,290 miles which are home to an |
| way behind a colorful brush. | | | | astounding 500,000 different species of animal life. |
| 3. The Adventure | | | | Tropical adventures abound in Costa Rica where |
| For the thrill seeker, Costa Rica offers a variety | | | | you will undoubtedly enjoy the pura vida, or the |
| of heart stopping and exhilarating activities like | | | | good life, with so many different ways to |
| bungee jumping, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, | | | | experience this stunning oasis nestled within Latin |
| and white water rafting as well as zip lines tucked | | | | America. |