As one thinks of tourism and spending a vacation in a destination that can not just be fun filled but relaxing too, one of the few places that is must mention is Costa Rica. With warm soothing weather, a paradise of beaches and rich culture, this place is one of those places that mixes modern advanced world maintaining the heritage and culture.

Located in the Central America, it covers a territory of nearly 19652 sq miles. Bordered by Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, this country owns a number of islands too. You can travel by road from one coast to the other within barely 3 hours.

Costa Rica is known for its beautiful and serene beaches with a rich aqua ecosystem. This perfect tourist destination is ideal for fishing, beach games, sports, surfing and sunbathing.

For those who wish to know more about Costa Rica, it is a island known for its thick and dense forest, a variety of flora fauna, birds, and variety of animals, and rare species etc. the place is a land of volcanoes and rivers. Tortuguero National park is one of the much loved natural wild life tourist destination with green turtle, and manatee, Gasper fish, the American crocodile, and a number of other protected species. A variety of rare and majestic birds thrive in this safe and green lush environment.

Costa Rica boasts of adorning the biggest rainforest. La Amistad International Park is the biggest natural park with species that are in danger of extinction like jaguar. There are close to 263 amphibians, 400 species of birds, and 213 mammals and reptiles that live in this almost 200,000 hectares park. Most of the areas in Costa Rica that are surrounding volcanoes are converted into national park with hot water springs etc.

With a wide a blue marine life that is even 10 times wider and bigger than the land, one can enjoy a lot of water sports and scuba diving etc. Costa Rica is considered one of the most advanced placed for safe and modern scuba diving. The islands used to be a colony for the pirates, and merchants. Today owning one of the most beautiful islands in the world, one can enjoy dolphins, and whales, and a number of coral species, endangered species of sharks etc.

With a history and rich culture, the language spoken in this place mostly is Spanish besides a few native languages. The Costa Rican cuisine is a blend of Spanish and African with a hint of American origin due to its cultural background.

This exotic destination with absolutely contrasting and diverse landscapes impresses all. On one hand you have pristine beaches and the other there are active volcanoes and mountainous regions. You can enjoy hiking, scuba diving, bird watching, play golf, and enjoy fishing and various other adventurous activities.