subject: A Costa Rica Vacation Will Make You Forget The Beach [print this page] A Costa Rica vacation can be a completely different experience. If you are like a lot of other tourists, you may be in town with the beach in mind. Being at the very heart of Costa Rica however can very well make you forget that you have a yearning for sun, sand and saltwater.
Of course, this does not necessarily mean that Costa Rica has no beaches to offer. That is not a problem in Costa Rica. The unmatched clean and crystal clear beauty of Samara, Playa Grande and Pan Dulce can give every beach hungry tourist the most invigorating time of their lives. With water activities like wind surfing, sea kayaking, snorkeling and diving, there is not a lot left to ask for.
Beaches are not the only hot spot in Costa Rica. The real heart of Costa Rica lies in its expansive rainforest system, natural reserves and nature parks. In other words, visiting Costa Rica is the same as taking a plunge deep into the very core of natures beauty and bounty.
Your tour choices are varied and numerous. You can go on a rainforest safari on marvelously unexploited sites like the Savegre River Valley where plant and animal species explode with color and energetic life. You can also alternatively head off to a park where there is even more natural grandeur on display. Some parks are the homes of active volcanoes like the Arenal volcano that simply wont fail to impress.
While on a park, take the chance to ogle nature at close range. Vacationing in Costa Rica almost always includes looking for and watching different species of butterflies and birds. Turtle nesting at Tortuguero National Park is also a common sight to watch out for.
What is great about being in Costa Rica is that vacationers do not just stay as mere watchers before nature. Every adventurous soul has the chance to become part of the astounding wonders of nature. When you are in an exotic location, consider enjoying it while on a canopy ride over a forest or while rappelling down a water fall. If these extreme activities seem too mild for you, you might want to try canyoning and bungee jumping.
Accommodations also cater to what travelers plan to do with their stay. You do not need to travel far to get to breathtaking locations. All you need to do is book in advance in any of the lodges or hotels that are located right inside the parks and forests. Wine, dine and sleep right beside a forest and wake up to the early morning call of unspoiled nature.
In Costa Rica, there is so much to do and to see, so much to experience that the beach becomes just another option. If you do not want to get confused over the many options available, pick specialists in Costa Rica vacations to help you out. Package deals from several travel agents are well worth considering so you can get guided tours at reasonable prices. Of course, you might not get to see all of Costa Rica even on a guided tour. You just have to come back later for more.
