Costa Rica is a very safe country: the people are nice, friendly and so honest. Any offense that happens is opportunistic, rather than connecting out-and-out attack. Two things the travelers have to be concerned about are mugging and pocket thieving. Maybe the most risky part of the country is the beach because of the tourist. Let me serve with a few advices for your safe trip: be very careful of waves and generally with ocean. Remain always around other bathers; even if you can swim, don�... [ read more ]
Lying in the stunningly beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica in Alajuela province is the tiny city of San Ramon. The second largest district in the province, San Ramon lies an hour away northwest of the capital San Jose, and is easily accessible by road from Alajuela city.Set amidst a dramatic landscape of mountains, San Ramon is a close-knit place with strong community ties and has a slow relaxed pace of life. This warm and beautiful town is growing and evolving into an extremely special... [ read more ]
The second city of Costa Rica is Alajuela, however this status is possibly not right. In accumulation to having a prosperous colonial history, this city is an appealing place echoing warmness and welcoming vibe which is virtually missing from the capital. This modern city is very clean, the local people are hard-working, they do their jobs as seriously as they can.Tourists are coming in Alajuela, but this is not a ‘destination’, though it’s a suitable place if you’re flying in or out... [ read more ]
I have been in many places in the word, but I couldn’t find a more beautiful place than Costa Rica. This country surpassed my wildest hope. It is so because in the country I could find anything I wanted. Costa Rica blessed with plentiful rain forests, beaches as Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. This country has the gorges national parks in the world.Just think about the nine hundred types of uncommon birds, the huge sea turtles, the monkeys, or of tropical fish that can’t be fou... [ read more ]
One of the larger provinces in Costa Rica is the canton of Alajuela. It has a number of attractions, which are worth to visit. You can find here the most frequented areas from Costa Rica, example: the Poas Volcano, the Arenal Volcano and the Wildlife Refuge of Cano Negro and so on. These are just a few of the popular tourist destinations. This modern city is close to Juan Santamaria International Airport, not more than 3 kilometers.The capital, San Jose is just 18 km from the city. You can e... [ read more ]
One of the most incredible natural resources of Costa Rica are its lush tropical forests - they are one of the reasons why the national parks of Costa Rica are such huge tourist attractions, and a source of wonder for scientists and naturalists. The jungles of Costa Rica are wild and tangled, and if you are fresh from the city they are not the kind of place that you'd want to tackle on your own. But there is a safe and at the same time exciting way to explore the forests of Costa Rica, guide... [ read more ]
San Jose isone of the most vibrant cities in Costa Rica, which is no easy feat considering that it has to compete with towns and cities like Tamarindo or La Fortuna. The Costa Rican capital is the country's center of culture and history, where you can learn more about Costa Rica than anywhere else. Although the natural wonders of the country are well deserving of attention, if you want to become familiar with Costa Rica's culture, learn about its ancient or modern history, or see some of its... [ read more ]
Since spending as much time as possible outdoors is the chief concern of many people traveling to Costa Rica, it's not a surprise that camping is a popular pursuit among visitors. Although you can find excellent hotels, inns and eco-lodges even in the most unspoiled parts of Costa Rica, some people might still prefer the freedom and easy connection to nature that a simple tent can offer. Thanks to its countless national parks and nature reserves, Costa Rica is an excellent camping destinatio... [ read more ]
Traveling to Costa Rica usually includes trips into the jungle, to nature reserves, around the magnificent volcanoes or the beautiful hidden beaches of the country. But no matter how beautiful Costa Rican nature is, it can't take away all the attention from the villages, towns and cities brimming with history and culture. Old archaeological sites, interesting museums, beautiful old towns and other monuments make up a huge to-see list for any traveler interested in Costa Rican culture. But an... [ read more ]
If you want to see all the best things about Costa Rica in one place, head to Tamarindo, the pride and joy of Costa Rican tourism. This small beach town is the kind of destination that lends itself to all sorts of travel, from luxury to shoestring budgets. Budget travelers who visited Tamarindo back in the days when it was still a quiet hippie paradise might complain of the touristy turn the town has taken, but even with the new shopping malls, luxury hotels, souvenir shops and massive devel... [ read more ]
