Costa Rica Tourist Attractions

Costa Rica also officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica is a Central American country surrounded by Panama, Nicaragua, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. ‘Costa Rica’ in simple English means ‘Rich Coast’ and it is not far from the truth. Costa Rica tourist attractions are very popular among people across the globe. There are several Costa Rica attractions, which makes the place a rich tourist destination and ideal for both long and short holidays.

Major tourist hubs of Costa Rica:

Some of the hot spots of Costa Rica are mentioned below:

Monteverde:: In the northwestern part of Costa Rica, nestles this small community know as the Monteverde. It was founded in the year 1951 by the Quakers. The place has gradually evolved into an interesting and popular attraction in Costa Rica, for tourists and locals alike.
There is a small town named Santa Elena very near to Monteverde, which is known for its forest reserve and another of the many Costa Rica tourist attractions.

The road heading towards the reserve, from the center of the town is packed with several attractions. Such tourist haunts include numerous art galleries, the butterfly garden, a cheese factory and the serpentarium.

Caño Island and Biological Reserve: Caño Island is considered to be one of the most brilliant islands, which offer a lot for all the adrenalin addicts. If you are on a look out for adventure sports then Caño Island simply makes an ideal venue. The place also ranks in world for the scope it offers for adventure sports.

Approximately 30 miles off, the island is situated towards the southwestern region of Costa Rica, on the Pacific Coast. This place is also said to be an excellent amalgam of the most exclusive destinations for diving. .

Other hot spots for tourist in this island includes sea fan, cup coral, the rock formations with volcanic origins and the Devil’s Drop rock pile.
As the place is a Biological Reserve, the diving activity is regulated in the island, which happens to be an extremely popular tourist attraction.

Corcovado National Park: Without a doubt, this park is one of the most stunningly beautiful venues in the region. Costa Rica tourist attractions are many and Corcovado National Park is definitely one of them. The national park is often said to be one of the major natural reserves in America. With the superb picturesque view that the green dense rain forest offers, it attracts numerous tourists from across the globe.

Corcovado National Park is known for its various types of vegetations, which amounts to thirteen numbers if not more. These vegetations include blood weed, mangroves, palm swamps, etc. With everything that the park offers, makes it an interesting destination for tourists and botanists. You can also see several uncommon animals of the rain forest that include peccaries, tapers, anteaters, jaguars and many more; which live around the enormous lagoon within the park.

Beaches of Costa Rica: Exploring Costa Rica is fun and tiresome at the same time. So, if you want to relax for some time and take a swim in the sea then the beautiful Costa Rican beaches is sure to hold your attention. The tranquil beaches and luxury resorts offer you a pleasant and relaxing time on the Pacific Coast. This brilliant coastal region is situated in Golfito, the southern part of the Pacific Coast. This region is not only a major Costa Rican attraction but also a popular seaport.

From the center of the city if you are heading in the northeastern direction, you will find numerous options for accommodation (hotels and lodges), several abundant remote caves and an appeasing view of the rain forest.

Abovementioned are some of the many Costa Rica tourist attractions that you just cannot afford to miss. Others attractions include Tortuguero National Park, Pacuare (an archetypal tropical river) and many more.

Costa Rica is a region, perfect for tourists and travelers. There is so much to do and see that one cannot get enough of the place that easily. While in Costa Rica, you can also consider making a trip to the richest biological region, Osa Peninsula in Mesoamerica.

The awe-inspiring beauty and exquisiteness of the region, catches the attention of tourists from all over the world. If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, then make sure to keep the above mentioned destinations on your must visit list, which will help you derive the best of what the place can offer.