Costa Rica Vacations

Partly thanks to its affluence and political stability, Costa Rica has done an excellent job of protecting its natural beauty and wildlife.  National parks and nature reserves cover more than a quarter of the land area.  This small country has a huge variety of different climates and ecosystems, and the parks have been planned to preserve at least a sample of each one.  Although most wildlife is elusive, visitors can expect to see parrots, crocodiles, agoutis, coatis, monkeys, sloths, Jesus Christ lizards, and iguanas.  The lucky may see anteaters, pacas, ocelots, dolphins or whales.