Costa Rica - Eco-wonderland Of Central America Is Costa Rica

More and more tourists are discovering Costa Rica, itcormorants. Scuba divers can book a diving trip,
is becoming one of Central America's eco-tourist hotenjoying the clear, azure waters close to Liberia
spots. There are volcanoes, waterfalls, mud pools,Costa Rica with an opportunity to see sea turtles,
hot springs, forests, terrific beaches and ansharks, whales, rays and giant mantas. Instruction is
abundance of flora and fauna, a true paradise toavailable to beginners to the sport. The miles of
nature lovers. Costa Rica is home to over 1,059beautiful Costa Rican coastline support an underwater
different types of animals and 10,000 different typesecology as diverse and spectacular as the landscape.
of plant life. Even though Costa Rica is all aboutThere are also tours to the area known as the
adventure, nature and wonderful beaches, sleeping orHacienda, a popular scenic destination nearby to
camping on the beaches overnight is stronglyLiberia, Costa Rica. There are waterfalls, volcanic mud
discouraged. Though Costa Rica is a small country,pools and the change to go rock climbing, canyoning,
geographically, it is one of the mosthorseback riding and zip lining.
diverse,biologically, on the planet.There is another tour to the Buena Vista Canopy, a
The city of Liberia, Costa Rica is a great base fordensely forested region where the adventurous can
exploring the Guanacaste Province, full ofzip line through the treetop canopy, after instruction
whitewashed buildings constructed from local clay andin safety from the guides, of course. Another thrill is
designed in the colonial style. The Daniel Oduberin store as the participants slide down 420 meters of
International Airport is just south of the city andwaterslide, the longest one on Costa Rica. Next,
serves several American cities.comes a horseback ride to the hot springs, where it's
The protected area and World Heritage Site oftime to relax in one of the hot pools and take a turn
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park is close toin the outdoor sauna, made from rocks and an
Liberia, Costa Rica and contains the dormant Cerroexhilarating mud bath.
Von Seebach and the Rincon de la Vieja and SantaThe area is very fond of fiestas and they include the
Maria volcanoes. The most recent eruption hereFiestas Comunales de Liberia, which involves a mass
occurred in 1998. Volcanoes are big tourist attractionsbullfight. The El Dia de la Anexion celebrates the
in Costa Rica.coming of independence of Guanacaste Province
There are many hiking trails and rivers from which tofrom Nicaragua in 1824 with rodeos, horseshows,
explore and see over 300 species of birds, includingmarimba bands and parades.
toucanets, quetzals and eagles. Animals such asSo, whether you are a beach bum, surf nut, nature
monkeys, cougars and jaguars are also resident.enthusiast or just someone looking to chill out and
Costa Rica's coast offers many fantasticescape the world, come to Costa Rica and
opportunities to catch a glimpse of migrating whales,experience a vacation like no other. The variety of
various dolphin species, sea turtles and theoutdoor recreation activities provides endless
endangered West Indian manatee as they swim by.possibilities to experience the natural beauty of Costa
Wildlife can also be seen on a guided rowboat tripRica. Becoming an eco-wonderland, this country
down the Corobici River. There are no rapids on thispromises you unforgettable vacations. With its own
stretch of water and it is calm enough to takeunique take on ecotourism, Costa Rica today has
children along to see the monkeys, iguanas andemerged as one of the premier ecological vacation
birdlife such as heron, kingfishers, ospreys andhotspots of the world.