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Costa
Rica Holiday 123!!!
So
you are thinking of going to Costa Rica but the problem
is you either know little about Costa Rica or the information
out there is information overload!!!! Where to go, what
to see, when to come???
Well
we have tried to make the process less painful with our
Easy guide to Costa Rica
below. Hopefully by the time you have finished the 1 minute
read you will have enough information about: what you
want and will be ready to call the experts for some in
country advice!!
Feel
free to e-mail or call us 0207-193-3930
with any questions, we are here in Costa Rica and happy
to help!!!
OK,
you want to come Costa Rica but not too sure where to
go or what to do and how long to spend there, below find
a brief explanation of areas and what they are good for
and our advised time to spend in each area: Need
a Map!!!
| Area |
Time |
Description |
| San
Jose |
1-2
nights |
Capital City, not too much to see as little culture,
but great for a night out and to meet the people.
Great for first and last night in Costa Rica. |
| Arenal |
2-4
nights |
Volcano area, great for seeing lava flow, bathing
in Volcanic heated pools, mountains, jungle, rainforest,
wildlife, white water rafting. Is a must!!! Great
for adventure and sightseeing. |
| Monteverde |
2-3
nights |
A rainforest in the clouds, the best Jungle canopy
zip line tour in the country!!! Bird watching, rainforests,
wildlife, flora and fauna. Good for wildlife and relaxing. |
| Tortuguero |
2-3
nights |
Caribbean Coast, great for Turtles from July - September. |
| Manuel
Antonio |
1-6
nights |
Tropical paradise where rainforest hits white sanded
beaches, great views, wildlife at your feet, dolphins,
monkey's, whales, turtles, sloth's. Good for rainforest,
wildlife, beaches, relaxing, adventure. |
| Osa
Peninsula |
2-3
nights |
South
Pacific near Panama, the last frontier of Costa Rica,
isolation, wildlife and nature. Where National Geographic
and Discovery channel live!! Great for diving, fishing,
wildlife and nature. |
| Tamarindo
and Guanacaste |
1-6
nights |
North
Pacific - rainforest and beaches, great for National
Parks, wildlife, fishing, surfing and relaxing. |
| Nicoya
Peninsula |
1-4
nights |
the Peninsula that dog legs back in the North Pacific.
Great for isolation, relaxation, seeing the real Costa
Rica, wildlife. |
The
time in each area is based on activities to do however
if you are coming to Costa Rica for wildlife and nature
you may wish to extend your time in certain areas. The
typical tour will go San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, then
to the Beaches.
5
things you need to know about Costa Rica: see more
in the FAQ's section
| 1)
Costa Rica is a safe country to travel in, it is the
Switzerland of the Central America's |
| 2)
There are no direct flights from London, flights go
through either the US or Spain. |
| 3)
You need no injections to come to the country, however
always consult a doctor before coming. |
| 4)
Costa Rica is a 2nd World Country however there are
first world hotels and services here. |
| 5)
The dry season is from November - April and the green
season (bit of rain in the PM) May - October. |
Must
do tours:
see more tours in the tours section.
| Canopy
Tour - cross between Super Man/Tarzan, you fly through
the rainforest on a zip line and harness. |
| White
Water Rafting - for those of you looking for adventure,
some of the best in the world. |
| National
Park Tour - see some wildlife, the rainforest and
the jungle. |
| Volcano
Hike and Hot springs - see the lava flow and an Active
Volcano, bathe in the natural springs. |
| Water
based tour - see the dolphins, whales, turtles, fish,
sharks and crocodiles. |
Hopefully
this will give you a quick understanding of Costa Rica,
where to go, how long to spend in each area, what to do,
when to go and answer some of your questions. NOW pick
up the phone (0207-193-3930) and the get the real advice
from our Travel Consultants in Costa
Rica, who knows it better than us!!!!
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