Costa Rica is internationally famous and recognized for the diversity and density of its natural resources and for the fabled kindness of its inhabitants. Just as tourist tastes are varied, so are the tourist attractions that Costa Rica offers in the form of natural beauty, sun and sea, hospitality, history, adventure, and fun. You will sense that Costa Rica is more richly diverse, fully committed to conservation and increasingly receptive to the economic wisdom of preserving its wealth of flora and fauna for generations to come. Costa Rica possesses some of the most diverse geography on the planet. Volcanoes, mountains, dry forests, wetlands, and cloud forests make this small country a nature-lovers playground.
Costa Rica is traditionally divided into six geographic zones; Caribbean, Central Valley, Central Pacific, the “Dry Region”, the Plains and the South. The backpacker, hiker or other traveler will consider mainly the beaches, the cloud forests and its many parks. The country is a top touristic destination in Latin America, attracting tourists from all over the world drawn by Costa Rica’s impressive biodiversity; from an active volcano to natural beaches, abundant wildlife to thrilling natural forests and the rich cultural diversity. Costa Rica stands out from the rest of Central America for a long list of reasons that include social guarantees, a high literacy rate, a peaceful and democratic government and world-famous conservation efforts.
In Costa Rica the visitor can enjoy lovely tropical beaches, the grandest adventures, the wonders of nature, scintillating culture, all the necessary components of an ideal vacation. Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is a privileged destination because of its location in the middle of the Western Hemisphere. Characterized by impressive scenic beauty, the consolidated system of protected areas, the beaches, and the warmth of the locals, make Costa Rica the ideal place to enjoy a magnificent vacation. Costa Rica is one of the world’s most popular destinations for eco-tourists. Most visitors can get into Costa Rica without the need of a Visa and can stay in the country for 90 days. Costa Rica requires Indian citizens to be in possession of a valid visa when they arrive.
Costa Rica is world famous for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity throughout its tropical forests (this covers what you may hear referred to as rain forests, cloud forests, and dry forests). Birding in Costa Rica is an extraordinary experience. Costa Rica offers to birders great birdwatching opportunities within relatively short distances, involving very diverse habitats in the six ornitologic regions of the country, from sea level to high mountains above 11.000 f.a.s.l. Costa Rica’s beaches rank among the best in the world. With more than 1,200km (750 miles) of shoreline on its Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Costa Rica is the number one destination for lovers of the sea and for those seeking a close contact with Mother Earth. As a country with dual coastlines, a tropical climate and a firm commitment to the continued preservation of its natural wonders, Costa Rica is a heavenly place for the tourists.