Those who want an exotic trip can try visiting one of the countries in Central America. It has rich eco-system compared to Florida and the white sand beaches of the Bahamas.
People who are planning a trip can take a chartered flight from more than 5 locations in North America. It is best to ask the travel agent for good rates which sometimes offer a nice hotel to make the person enjoy the stay. Tourists can rent a car or take a bus to visit Costa Rica's sites.
The capital is San Jose which is situated in the province of Alejuela. This is one of 7 provinces that make up the entire country.
Costa Rica is gifted with 9 volcanoes. Three of these are still active. These are the Arenal, Poas and the Irazu. Tourists can arrange a tour with the hotel and visit any of these sites.
The beaches of Costa Rica are simply amazing. The country has 1000 miles of coastline on the east and west and people can arrange to go there to enjoy its white sands. A special treat should tourists come in the month of April until October is the arrival of sea turtles which lay eggs on the beach.
There are a lot of nice dive sites for those who want to explore underwater sea life. The person just has to sign up and see turtles, eels and other marine animals along the country's coastline.
The country has more than 3 national parks. Each is protected by law and since the country hasn't industrialized, a lot of these have been well preserved such as its tropical rain forests. There are a lot of bird species here that are not found in the rest of the world and taking a guided tour is another interesting experience.
Other sights that the person can look at are some churches that date back to the occupation of the Spaniards. These places which date more than 500 years old are still intact and not damaged by war.
People who decide to get a meal will not be shocked since the country has a wide cuisine. This dates back to the times of the Spaniards to those of its neighboring countries. Since a lot of Americans have decided to move here and retire, certain influences on the local food industry have also happened.
The country has its own national museum which shows the history of the country before Christopher Columbus discovered it in the 16th century until the present. Those who want some entertainment can visit the national theater and catch a little bit of Costa Rican culture.
Tourists who want to experience some extreme leisure activities can try bungee jumping at the Clorado River Bridge. There are trips from the capital which can take the person or a group there to have some fun. Other interesting things that people can do together are some white water rafting along the river.
Costa Rica is truly a place for those who want to relax and have some fun. The person can check some information from the internet or through a travel agent to get the best rates to enjoy this tropical paradise.
