Costa Rica, Spanish for “rich coast,” is a country in Central America. This is a fitting name, as the country is world famous for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity in its tropical forests. Tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs and wild cats mingle with an amazing assortment of birds, insects and other animals.
There is such biodiversity in Costa Rica not only because it’s a land bridge between North America and South America, but also because of its varied terrain and varied weather patterns moving in from the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. There are impressive volcanoes, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and beaches throughout the country. Costa Rica borders Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean and to the east, the Caribbean Sea.
San José is the capital city of Costa Rica, the oldest democracy in Latin America. While the city itself is often merely a stop over to the country’s more interesting destinations, San José is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and nearby volcanoes are easily accessible on a day trip.
The city does boast a fair number of interesting museums, including ones featuring gold and jade. The Museo de los Niños (Children’s Museum) and the Museo Nacional (National Museum) also are worth a look.
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A luxury beach resort in Costa Rica, the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & SPA is luxury accommodations on a private beach. One of the top Costa Rica spa resorts, the JW Marriott has exquisite restaurants, a huge pool and a world-class spa, located near Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
San José is the capital city of Costa Rica, the oldest democracy in Latin America. While the city itself is often merely a stop over to the country’s more interesting destinations, San José is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and nearby volcanoes are easily accessible on a day trip.
The city does boast a fair number of interesting museums, including ones featuring gold and jade. The Museo de los Niños (Children’s Museum) and the Museo Nacional (National Museum) also are worth a look.
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
La Paloma nests atop a high bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and nearby Caño Island, in Costa Rica's isolated Drake Bay.
The resort is spread over 24 richly landscaped acres that blend seamlessly into the surrounding tropical rain forest, attracting a variety of birds and wildlife.
San José is the capital city of Costa Rica, the oldest democracy in Latin America. While the city itself is often merely a stop over to the country’s more interesting destinations, San José is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and nearby volcanoes are easily accessible on a day trip.
The city does boast a fair number of interesting museums, including ones featuring gold and jade. The Museo de los Niños (Children’s Museum) and the Museo Nacional (National Museum) also are worth a look.
Costa Rica, Spanish for “rich coast,” is a country in Central America. This is a fitting name, as the country is world famous for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity in its tropical forests. Tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs and wild cats mingle with an amazing assortment of birds, insects and other animals.
There is such biodiversity in Costa Rica not only because it’s a land bridge between North America and South America, but also because of its varied terrain and varied weather patterns moving in from the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. There are impressive volcanoes, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and beaches throughout the country. Costa Rica borders Nicaragua in the north and Panama in the south. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean and to the east, the Caribbean Sea.
San José is the capital city of Costa Rica, the oldest democracy in Latin America. While the city itself is often merely a stop over to the country’s more interesting destinations, San José is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and nearby volcanoes are easily accessible on a day trip.
The city does boast a fair number of interesting museums, including ones featuring gold and jade. The Museo de los Niños (Children’s Museum) and the Museo Nacional (National Museum) also are worth a look.
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Monteverde is best known for its stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Wildlife inhabitants include the jaguar, Baird’s tapir and the Resplendent Quetzal. Santa Elena is the nearest town and is used by visitors as a base camp for Costa Rica cloud forest exploration.
Private non-profit reserve (not a national park) administered by the Tropical Science Center. There are 6 distinct ecological zones in this reserve. It is called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest because of it?s altitude: the clouds go thru the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterfly, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, Resplendent Quetzal is usually seen in the March-April nesting season. Bring a warm jacket, raingear (a green poncho is just fine) and footwear for trail use. Rubber boots are usually not necessary due to the well-maintained trails.
This national park is very popular among Costa Ricans and tourists for its amazing views of, and from, the volcano. Volcán Poás is active, and it releases sulphuric gases from its crater. Visitors to the park enjoy hiking along the trails to the mountain and lake. There is also a Visitor's Center with educational displays and a coffee shop. There are regular connections from San José to the park. For more information, please contact the local bus terminals.
Contact Information: Central Volcanic Range, 37 km al norte de la ciudad de Alajuela, Poás, Costa Rica
