Located in Central America, Costa Rica is a country of extraordinary sights. It is no suprise that such a place is among the most visited countries especially by the ones who are seeking adventure. Costa Rica is an exotic travel destination thanks to its natural beauties. This country is the definition of ecotourism.

It is divided into seven provinces and these are: Alajuela, San José, Limon, Heredia, Cartago, Guanacaste, Puntarenas. Each province has its own beauties. Among the cities of Costa Rica, San José is the capital and largest one. Among the other cities and towns of the country, there are, Cartago which was once the capital, Puerto Limón, Jacó, Tamarindo, Tortuguero, Monteverde, Heredia Puerto Viejo, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Drake Bay, La Fortuna, Dominical.

Costa Rica houses some of the best places in the world to see wildlife. The country is regarded as heaven with its protected areas and national parks. Ecotourism plays a great role and is very popular.There is a great variety of exotic wildlife for nature lovers. The ones who would like to observe sea turtle nestling must see Tortuguero National Park. The most visited rainforest is Braulio Carrillo National Park. Volcanoes of Costa Rica are attractive places to visit. There are nine major volcanoes three of which are active. Arenal National Park, Ipazu Volcano National Park and Poas Volcano National Park are popular ones that are visited by many tourists.

The most famous national parks and beauties are: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Tapanti National Park,Tortuguero National Park, Pacuare River and Protected Zone, Corcovado National Park, Cahuita National Park, Chirripo National Park, Poas Volcano National Park, The Lankester Botanical Gardens, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves, Santa Rosa National Park, Juan Santamaria Park, Barra Honda Caverns, Wilson Botanical Gardens.Travelling in Costa Rica, a visitor is recommended to see these places. Waterfalls, hot springs and lakes are also popular travel spots. Fortuna Waterfall, Tabacon Hot Springs, Lago San Juan Laguna de Fraijanes Arenal Lake and Lake Caño Negro are among most visited ones. The Central Cathedral, National Theater & Gold Museum, Jade Museum, The Central Cathedral and Butterfly Farm and Insect Museum are among the attractions of Costa Rica.

The geographical location of Costa Rica which means having coastlines of Caribbean and The Pacific, provides charming beaches all of which are amazing. Most popular beaches are Tamarindo, Hermosa, Cocles, Sámara, Flamingo, Tortugere, Tambor, Malpais, Montezuma, Dominical Beach, Cahuita, Manzanillo, Playa Punta Uva, Playa Zancudo, Playa Santa, Manuel Antonio etc. Costa Rica is a surfers paradise. This country is the perfect place for surfing and owns many spots.

Nature cruises, whitewater river raft trips, Canopy tours are very popular. Costa Rica has an abundance of activities to do such as hiking, rafting, scubadiving, deepwater fishing, snorkeling, birdwatching and much more.

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