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Three Main Spots in Costa Rica for Family Vacation

Added: 06/29/2005

What can one see staying for family vacation in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is one of the ultimate paradises left untouched on this planet. This is a small country of 50,000 square kilometers between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean is about the size of Switzerland. Ultimate paradise for eco-travelers and retirees, this part of the world has a lot to offer for its abundance of fauna, flora with 7% of the world unique species. 

Thus, why not to share all admiration for this place with your family - wife (husband) and children who, no doubt, will appreciate and remember this travelling to a dream-world. 

When is it the best time to travel? Costa Ricas overall climate can be described as mild. Being located within the tropics, seasonal changes in Costa Rica are not as drastic as they are in countries on higher latitudes. There is a dry season from December to May (equivalent to summer and spring), when temperature is 20/35°C degrees, and a wet season from June until November, when mornings are usually sunny and showers might be expected afternoon. 

What can one see staying for family vacation in Costa Rica? Certainly, you will want to have a picture of your family made in a famous Manuel Antonio National Park. The 3000 acres of the Manuel Antonio National Park is considered one of the most beautiful National Parks of the country. With its white sand beaches, the abundant fauna, exuberant flora, and its scenic footpaths, it is one of the most visited places in the country. It includes a wooded area, densely populated by monkeys and raccoons, and three exceptionally beautiful beaches, one of the few areas in which rare squirrel monkey can be found.

The second place to be seen and experienced in Costa Rica is Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. Your children will be delighted with a view of the most active Volcano, and you, meanwhile, can relax in the hot springs of the Tabacon Resort & Spa! This is one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica. As a rule, in route towards the volcano you will pass by the Town of Zarcero where you should see its park and enjoy a delicious national lunch. Then, moving on to Ciudad Quesada capital of the region of San Carlos, zone specialized in cattle ranch and agriculture, later you will arrive at La Fortuna, the closest town to the Volcano, where in a clear day you will have the opportunity to admire the majestic colossus. Useful note - Costa Rica's most active volcano periodically erupts, rumbling as it sends clouds of smoke and ash into the sky. Try to witness the spectacle of the Volcano at night, watching the red lava snake down the mountain and illuminating the sky like a magnificent display of fireworks!

What would you say about a canopy adventure? This is a really thrilling journey over the tree tops! You and your children will share the exhilarating adventure of climbing above the canopy of the tropical forest and slide down from one platform to another, while enjoying close contact with nature. This is a really close up look at nature, and at the same time a thrill of a lifetime. This is the tour that lets you roam around the treetops, giving you a Birds Eye View of the tropical forest. Leap from platform to platform on the special system of steel cables with the use of professional climbing gear. Do not forget to wear comfortable shoes, light jacket and long pants!

Three famous spots were listed, however, staying in Costa Rica for family vacation you will find more and more other interesting places to go - it is only the time that can limit your fantasy there!


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