Beautiful Costa Rica

A new entrance to my travel destination wish list is Costa Rica. It's a gorgeous country and would be a great winter break.

What to do in Costa Rica

 
Latin American country Costa Rica is a nature lovers paradise. There are jungles, beaches, wildlife and all that goes with it. It's a popular diving destination and the animal life. There are also opportunities for whitewater kayaking/rafting, mountainbiking, or hiking on one of the many mountains. If you prefer staying along the coastline, there are islands to visit, among them Cocos Islands.

It can be a luxurious break too

I came across the Villas Corcovado website, which has some sumptious villas to chose from. Luxury is definitely here for the taking, though budget holiday it is not, the rates are USD 188 per person and day. It's a gorgeous site too, check out the news & promos section to see what else they have available.

If you're still not sure about Costa Rica, check out the photo gallery they've put up and you'll see why I'd like to visit the country!

Some Costa Rica trivia

• Costa Rica protects 23% of its national territory within the Protected Areas system. It also possesses the greatest density of species in the world
• It was the first country in the world to abolish its army
• The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to about 2,000 plant species, including numerous orchids. Over four hundred types of birds can be found here, and over one hundred species of mammals
• With a USD 1.7-billion-a-year tourism industry, Costa Rica stands as the most visited nation in the region