Costa Rica an Exotic destination

Most of the area in Costa Rica is known to be surrounded by evergreen and lush forestation. It encompasses specifically protected areas usually national parks and conservations, wildlife refuges and biological reserves.

As one of the most bio-diverse destination, Costa Rica rain forest offers lush and verdant plants throughout the year. Avid nature lovers wouldn't be able to resist the wide array of animal species that they can find almost anywhere in this country. These reserves have created the best habitat for mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fishes.

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Costa Rican rain forest is also known as cloud forest in Costa Rica. Monteverde is perhaps one of the top tourist spots that are almost found in every single travel website that features the best places to go once you visit Costa Rica. Santa Elena and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is the perfect destination for avid nature lovers. It encompasses more than a hundred species of mammals, about four hundred species of birds, two thousand five hundred species plant and more than ten thousand species of insects. The resplendent quetzal is the primary reason why most tourists frequently visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. In fact, the quetzal can be seen during its nesting season which from March to April.

Let's not forget to mention the Manuel Antonio National Park which is another famous destination to witness the spectacular beauty of Costa Rica nature. It is perhaps considered the most popular and visited tourist spot in the country. It was built back in 1972 and started off with an area of 682 hectares that allows it to be the tiniest but most diverse national parks in the country. What's really noteworthy about this park is because it showcases magnificent beaches and especially lush rainforests. Located in the Puntarenas Province along the central coast of Costa Rica, it's considered really accessible by bus or car when you travel to other top tourist destinations namely Jaco. Jaco which is another famous beach in Costa Rica is located only 69 km from the south. The Manuel Antonio Park is also 7 km from Quepos is also a town where tourists receive a wide a selection of hotels and resorts, accommodations and restaurants.

Also one of the best places that depict the Costa Rican nature is the Tortuguero National Park which also features Costa Rican rainforests and is another tourist destination but not really as visited compared to the Manuel Antonio National Park. However, one of its best highlights is the significant turtle nesting site in Costa Rica where the endangered green turtle settles. It is located about fifty miles north of Puerto Limon. It is also interesting to know that more than 22 miles of beach strip from the mouth of the Tortuguero river is considered protected. Extending about 19,000 hectares, it is primarily the nesting site for leatherback sea turtles, hawsbill sea turtles and of course, the loggerhead sea turtles. Other creature you'll see in this park includes jaguars, monkeys, macaws, tapirs, different bird types, reptiles and other mammals.

There's certainly a huge amount of beautiful Costa Rican rainforests that are waiting to be explored and relished once you visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Manuel Antonio National Park and of course, the Tortuguero National Park.

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This country is an absolute paradise because it encompasses breathtaking beaches and resorts that is definitely the best for tourists going on a family vacation, couple leaving for their honeymoon, nature travel and tour and so much more!

Costa Rica beaches and resort is open for everyone as it reaches out to over 1800 km. Depending on your preference you can choose which of these beaches or resorts you're interested in. Some have rocky and rough beaches, sandy beaches, and gray and black sand beaches. With the east bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean in the west, this country's beaches rank among the best in the world.

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The Manuel Antonio beaches encompass some of the most breathtaking white sand beaches in the country coupled with evergreen forestation. Despite its being the smallest national park in the country, many tourists just keep coming back because of its exceptionally pristine beaches and tropical rainforests. It consists of 1700 acres of land mass and 135, 906 acres that's protected for marine reserve. Located about 100 miles south of San Jose and Quepos, it lures about 150, 000 tourists per year. The Manuel Antonio was declared a national park in 1972 and since then it is considered the natural habitat for species including the white faced capuchin monkey, endangered squirrel monkey, raccoons, sloths, pelicans, black-collared hawks and kingfishers.

The Playa Conchal in Costa Rica also known the Paradisus Playa Conchal is another famous hotel in the coast. Considered as one of the most expensive hotels, it may not be a backpacker's preference especially if you're on a controlled budget but if the cost is not an issue then definitely this is the right place for you. With some of the clearest waters, snorkeling is one of the most popular past time. Its waters houses a superb collection of marine life where one can get a clear view of various tropical fish and even stingrays that dwell there. For those who are more into adventure, the popular water activities include scuba diving, deep sea fishing, surfing, etc.

Most tourists usually travel to go surfing and the Playa Grande in to Costa Rica is a great destination for excellent surfing. Unlike Playa Tamarindo, the Playa Grande is found to be a lot isolated but for most tourists the breaks and swells is still comparable to that of Tamarindo. This is best for those who want to take a break from the crowd but still enjoy the tranquility, nature attractions and spectacular surf. If you're not into surfing, their water is still a splendid source of excitement and fun.

Another famous tourist destination for great surfing and swimming is the Playa Hermosa Beach in Costa Rica. It offers visitors crystal clear blue waters and superb panorama. Tourist ought to know though that there are two beaches named Hermosa. One is situated in Guanacaste while the other lies in Puntarenas. The one in Puntarenas is considered one of the best surfing spots and is quite visited by many tourists.