You Have To Bask In The Costa Rican Sunshine

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Lovers of nature need look no further when it comes to Costa Rica. A small, lush land in a sea of beautiful blue, Costa Rica is that little piece of paradise that you and your family have been looking for. A natural treasure trove of lush greenery and turquoise waters, Costa Rica is the location of a dream vacation.

Located in the heart of the Central America, Costa Rica is destination that will keep on surprising you, and you only need a boat or car and a passport to get there. Wedged between Panama, Nicaragua, and both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Costa Rica is a paradise that offers endless adventure. 25% of Costa Rica's total land area is national parks and protected areas,

allowing you to see untouched and undeveloped Costa Rica as it was meant to be seen. Considered where Mesoamerican and South American cultures met and blended together, Costa Rica is rich in cultural heritage. Famous for its traditional dances and music, Costa Rica immerses you in a culture unlike any you have seen before.

Corcovado National Park is located within Costa Rica's mass of jungles and is known all over the world by ecologists and nature lovers as one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse locations in the world. Called "the most biologically intense place on Earth" by National Geographic, it certainly lives up to its name when seen in person.

Corcovado is the sole place in Costa Rica where you can see all four species of Costa Rica's native monkeys and hear them chattering and playing in the tree tops. Other animals such as the graceful jaguar, the majestic and endangered Harpy Eagle, silly sloths and noisy Red Macaws make their home within Corcovado's lush canopies. A trip to Corcovado National Park always promises a meeting with some of the strangest and most unique animals on Earth, and is a must-see when you and your family visit.

Visit one of Costa Rica's many picturesque beaches or grab your surfboard and hit Pavones, the most famous surfing town in Costa Rica. Known for its perfect waves, Pavones has been frequented by both professional and recreational surfers alike. Even kids can take their boogie boards and experience some of Pavone's beautiful waves for themselves.

Or, if you prefer more mellow aquatic activities, grab your snorkel or scuba gear and explore one of Costa Rica's coral reefs. If you're feeling very adventurous, grab your diving gear and head to Cocos Island, the Island of the Sharks. See schools of hammerheads and monstrous moray eels and brace yourself for the incoming adrenaline rush.

See Arenal, Costa Rica's proclaimed "Adventure Capital." Gather your courage and take a bungee jump, or go white water rafting. Relax in a volcano heated hot spring or take a romantic horseback ride along the water. Nature lovers will adore the bridges that meander through the canopy of the rainforest, allowing you to get a face to face meeting with some of Costa Rica's treetop inhabitants.

A trip to Costa Rica will forever change your definition of Paradise. Perfect for a relaxing vacation soaking up the Central American sun, you and your family will create unforgettable memories. The waves are calling.

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