As a country with a fast growing economy, Costa Rica has a significant importance in international politics. This Central American country is also popular for the tourists. The country is full with attractive tourist attractions like mountains, volcanos, islands, and world heritage sites. The native culture of Costa Rica is also attractive for the tourists. The country has a good communication and transport facilities. By air, road and sea people can come here to enjoy an exciting vacation. Luxury hotels, car hire, restaurants, and museums are also available for the visitors. Because of its natural beauty and peaceful environment, millions of people visits this country every year.
There are several national parks and protected national reserve including the Cocos Island. Because of the unique ecosystem of this island, it was considered as one of the candidate for the new seven wonders of nature. More than 23% of the land area of Costa Rica is protected because of the diversified ecosystem, flora and fauna. This country has an ocean and a sea on both sides. Therefore plenty of beaches are there for the tourists to enjoy the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea. Several volcanos are also within a short distance from the sea beaches, therefore if you have a rent-a-car you can visit them anytime you want. Bird watching, trekking, and mountaineering are the popular tourist activities in Costa Rica along with the sun bathing and beach sports.
The ecotourism offered by the local authority is the great way to learn more about the diversified nature of Costa Rica. Who does not want to watch the Red-eye Tree Frog or eruption of Arenal Volcano? Refting on the Pacuare River and cruising on the Pacific Ocean are the activities you shouldn’t miss. So pack your backpack and get a rental car to start your tour in Costa Rica.
There are seven natural wonders in Costa Rica where you can spend some of the best moments of your life. The ecosystem of the Cocos island, eruption of the Arenal volcano, exotic landscape of the Chirripo mountain, Celeste River, Tortuguero canals and Monteverde reserve are among them. They are not very far from the city. You can easily visit these places by car and spend a day or two in the local cabins or holiday resorts. The Costa Rican cuisine is also as attractive as its natural beauty.