We asked our clients why they like to visit Costa Rica. These are the main reasons they gave:

  1. Wildlife
  2. Beaches
  3. Happiness
  4. Location
  5. Safety

 

  1. Wildlife: Costa Rica has nearly 5 per cent of the earth’s biodiversity. What does that mean? It means that the country has almost half a million different plant and animal species. Some facts: Five turtle species nest on Costa Rica’s beaches. Rarer animals like roseate spoonbills and warthog-like peccaries can be spotted in national parks. In this small country you can find: dry forest in Guanacaste, rainy forests in Monteverde, coral reefs in Isla del Coco and even volcanoes in Arenal.
  2. Beaches: It’s no wonder Costa Rica is called the Jewel of Central America with warm and crystal waters on both coasts, an overabundance of stunning landscapes, 25% of the country is protected national parks, thousands of attractions and of course the famous beaches. Over 99 percent of the coastal land of Costa Rica is protected by maritime zones. These zones prohibit construction within 200 meters of the high tide mark. Take your camera, you can spot monkeys, sloths, parrots, lizards and toucans
  3. Happiness: Pura Vida means pure life. A practical definition would be don’t worry, it will be alright. People like to live by this simple sensibility to live life to the fullest, and this is probably why the country is considered the happiest, according to the Happy Planet Index. National Geographic named their Nicoya Peninsula one of the world’s five Blue Zones, where people live well into their 90s and even 100s. You will understand Pura Vida meaning when you visit Costa Rica.
  4. Location: This tropical country is located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the North and Panama to the South and two major oceans to the East and West. It’s only a five-hour flight from New York City, two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami and a six-hour flight from Los Angeles.
  5. Safety: While it is safe, just remember taking basic precautions such as using the hotel safe and not leaving items of value unattended on the beach. The UV light is more intense in this part of the world, so wear sunscreen and remember to drink lots of water. Guanacaste is one of the sunniest regions of Costa Rica. While swimming in the ocean, be conscious of riptides. If you do get stuck in a riptide, don’t swim against the current; rather, swim parallel to the shore.

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