10 Ways To Enjoy Your Costa Rica Holidays

The desire within the human race to tread paths different from the one leading home and exploring new boundaries is more than explicit in the modern world. With the growth of science and technology, traveling to unfamiliar and distant lands has never been easier. This ease has made the whole of humankind aware about how earth is one heaven of a place. It has become easier to grasp the beauty and richness of the world while being able to associate oneself with different places and people globally.

While it is easy to travel nowadays, planning a trip is still a ‘task’. One of the most basic and yet the most difficult decisions to make is the destination of your trip. But, you can let go off that mind boggling confusion, for we have a great destination suggestion for you. Ever thought of exploring the beautiful tropical lands of Central America? Are you a fan of soft, mellow breeze brushing your skin? Do you want to explore rich national parks having a rich combination of flora and fauna? If your answer to these questions is yes, then Costa Rica is the most perfect place for you.

Costa Rica is a beautiful tropical land situated in Central America. The geographical characteristics of the country are one of the major reasons for the huge number of tourists visiting the place round the year. Blessed with double coastline; east coast borders of the Caribbean Sea and west coast borders of the Pacific Ocean, it is also a place with the world’s highest density of species. One of the most striking features of the place is the peaceful stability it offers to the citizens as well as the tourists. The land is a rich combination of all sorts of cultural groups and religions and is one of the most welcoming tourist destinations. We have a hundred more reasons for why you should visit Costa Rica, but we think we’ve been convincing enough and it is time for us to skip to the part where we list out ways through which you can enjoy your Costa Rica Holidays. 1. Arenal Volcano National Park Looking for some unconventional adventure activities? Do not miss out the Arenal Volcano National park. The perfectly conical Arenal volcano has been attracting tourists since a long time now through its hot lava. It provides the visitors with the opportunities to fly though the landscape on zip wires or walk on hanging bridges to get a closer look of the craters. 2. The Province of Guanacaste Situated in the northwest part of Costa Rica, it is one of the most spectacular places in the country if you are looking for a perfect retreat next to the beaches. The topography of the place offers a feel of both, the American Wild West as well the African savannahs. The place also offers a myriad of pristine locales such as various national parks by the sea. 3. Corcovado National Park This national park is a dense blend of rainforest and mangrove and has its inhabitants a wide range of the big cat family like the jaguars. It is considered to be one of the most biologically rich national parks in Costa Rica. To feel the beauty of being in the wild, this national park is a must-visit! 4. Central Valley Coffee Plantations Costa Rica, especially its capital, is extremely famous for the perfect landscape it offers for coffee plantation. There are various coffee plantations that you can visit and get an insight regarding the process of its cultivation as well the steps involved in roasting it. 5. Tortuguera National Park The north-east of this country has a gem of a place which no tourist should even think of missing out. A visit to the Tortuguera National Park will allow you to get a glimpse of the endangered green turtle. The place is accessible only through boats or light aircrafts thus ensuring that the wildlife isn’t disturbed by the noises of the modern world.

6. Costa Rica Yoga Retreats The people of the Costa Rica abide by the Pura Vida lifestyle. The meaning of this phrase i.e. ‘pure life’ indicates heavily towards the peace loving environment of this country. The place is a great destination to activate the inner yogi in you and to get yourself enrolled for few of the most serene Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica.

The retreats here are beautifully submerged in the arms of nature and offer great opportunities to explore your inner self by ushering you into the sacred world of Yoga. 7. La Fortuna Waterfall This 230 feet high waterfall is a great opportunity for those looking for a little bit of hiking adventures. You can reach the hiking trail by riding on a horseback and then from there the walking part awaits you. As you reach your point of destination, you’ll be blessed with a view of the magnificent waterfall surrounded by a lush green forest inhabited by varieties of monkeys, sloths and butterflies.

8. Catalinas Islands If you are looking for some sea adventure, then the Catalinas Islands are absolutely for you. They offer some of the best scuba diving in Costa Rica. The depth ranges somewhere between 18-75 feet and has an extremely diverse wildlife. You will be able to see a range of tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles etc. 9. Rainmaker Aerial Walkway 25 storeys above the rainforest of Quepos, six suspension bridges are built that give a completely unparalleled view of the rainforest and its inhabitants. You get to view the life in the forest in the most candid form possible while simultaneously adding an element of adventure to it. 10. The National Theatre If you are a fan of all things classical and are fond of architecture, then this Neoclassical building situated in San Jose might bring some solace to your heart. The National Theatre hosts a wide range of theatrical performances as well as concerts. For a light and rejuvenating evening, book yourself a performance with no further speculations.

A born nomad, Om is always on the lookout for interesting places to visit. It took him 25 years of his life to realize where his true calling lies, but once that was done, there’s been no looking back.