Costa Rica is known for its off-shore sports fishing, although that’s simply the tip of the well-known iceberg. With 12% of the world’s biodiversity, adventure tours such as eco-tours, ATV tours, whitewater rafting and more are what attract visitors here from all over the earth. The flip side to those adrenalin-pumping adventure excursions are the pristine seashores, where you can unwind, lie about and recover on or after your journey. Or if you like, enjoy different sorts of adventures, surfing or scuba diving from one of this country’s exceptional beach vacation rentals.

If you choose the higher elevations (which is where a lot of of the adventure excursions begin), you can craft a first-rate base of operations at one of the Costa Rica cabin rentals scattered all over this country’s mountain section. However even in the high country, you will not have to lose sleep regarding the winter temperatures inside this bona fide tropical paradise bottom out at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Then of course, it is all rich with tropical vegetation along with exotic nature, including crocodiles and other reptiles, multicolored birds such as the toucan, in addition to exciting off-shore creatures that include rays, sharks and sea turtles.

Pristine Costa Rica is generally highly praised as one of the “greenest” (as in eco-friendly) places on the earth. Even the most exclusive Costa Rica holiday rentals are built with an environmental consciousness and design. Those who will set up and even tour guide you on your adventure excursions are also some of the friendliest and most educated citizens you are apt to encounter in this part of the planet, that was the historical gathering location between the Incan cultures of the Andes and the Mayan peoples of Mexico. In fact, Costa Rica which translates as “Coast of Riches” was part of Mexico for a brief time in the 19th Century. Nowadays, the country is the most peaceful and secure of the earth’s 22 oldest democracies, and the population are some of the most happy on earth. (Ask a Tico why when you arrive at your chosen Costa Rica bed and breakfasts most Americans are very amazed when they find out about it.)

Although there are a number of very exclusive and costly resorts in Costa Rica, you do not have to pay out a fortune when going to this country’s glorious beaches. Vacation rentals are available at a range of budget prices, particularly during the country’s “green season.” This is October and November, when vacationers can frequently find some excellent offers on seaside vacation rentals and other Costa Rica holiday rentals.

A couple of web sites that are well worth visiting while planning your Costa Rica sojourn include http://www.tourism-costarica.com/ , which is the country’s official tourism site, and Travel.State.Gov at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1093.html for useful information concerning how to get organized for your Costa Rican holiday, what to take and where to travel as well as practical guidelines on safety and making the voyage through customs as uncomplicated as possible.

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