Costa Rica is a tiny nation which attracts millions of tourists each year. It is home to many creatures such as the howler monkey and the toucan. It offers incredible beauty where life is taken at a much slower pace. The sandy beaches are just waiting for you to enjoy all of the beautiful scenery which is associated with the area.

May to July starts the early months of the rainy season and this is often a great time to travel there. You will probably need an umbrella and a small dose of patience but this is often the time when the beauty is at its best.

A Costa Rica vacation can provide the entire family with something fun to do. From surfing to white water rafting to fishing, the area offers a wide variety of activities for tourists.

The Rain Forest Safari: Take a ride down White Rock River and experience the exotic beauty of plant life and wild life. If you book a tour you will be served a meal which offers a taste of the local cuisine. Along the way you will have snacks and a guide who can translate for you if you do not understand the language.

The Rain Forest Tour: This is your chance to experience the Tarzan effect. An experienced guide will take you every step of the way, allowing you to experience the beauty around you. You will have the chance to rappel down to the floor of the forest which is a challenging experience for many. Your guide will also give you a brief history about what you are seeing.

Experience The Hot Springs: After your tour of the rain forest, you can take a horseback ride to the hot springs where you can ease any aching muscles you have from your forest adventure. You will be provided with a lunch and refreshing drinks to help you regain your strength.

Relax On The Beach: Take some time to relax and soak up the sun on Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches. Take advantage of the tide to practice up on your surfing skills or just relax and listen to the waves coming in on the beach. Nothing is quite as peaceful as the ocean’s waves gently lulling you to sleep.

Costa Rica is a paradise which few people know about. The exotic surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and help to soothe the spirit. Many people who visit there will return there to live when they retire. The large Pacific side of the country offers spring like weather almost the year round.

The beautiful sandy beaches offer great swimming, skin diving, fishing, and surfing. The mountains offer cooler temperatures and splendid scenery. The volcanoes are a popular tourist attraction since most people have never seen one. The rain forests are reminiscent of a time when life was simpler and the days were slower. The native people are friendly and offer a welcoming hand to visitors. The climate is comfortable and usually has low humidity which helps to keep you comfortable. The cost of living is lower than that in the United States and the peaceful countryside provides a great place to visit or live.