Attraction in CostaRica

Places of attractions in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has an abundance of warm weather activities and vacation things to do. Try your hand at white water rafting on our wild and scenic rivers. Or, if you prefer, try river kayaking or ocean kayaking. Whatever class of river you want to run, you'll find it here in Costa Rica. Also you can check these five different activities that you can perform in CostaRica for more tips.

Arenal volcano national park

It is famous for nocturnal lava fireworks. It is near the Arenal lake. The park is home to plenty of natural activities. It is famous for eco adventures. The lake is a famous fishing place and is quite popular with the windsurfers. The Tabacon Resort Hot Springs nearby offer thermal springs which keeps one refreshing every day. One can hear the volcano rumblings frequently and is very impressive if there is no clouding. One can make tours like Arenal by night, Arenal Hot Springs.

Here is a picture of the famous volcano national park

Monteverde

The Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud forest area straddles the Continental Divide at 1440 meters and is a very important place of visit in Costa Rica.The area is a home to more than 100 species of mammals, that includes 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds, thousands of insect species, several species of plants. This area is widely known for outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics. The area is famous for lush scenery and is an outstanding ecotourism oriented community in Central America. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is run by Tropical Science Center on a non-profit basis and contains 6 distinct eco-zones. As a result of its altitude the clouds go through the forest and hence is known more as a cloud forest than a rain forest.

Here is a picture of Monteverde

Tortuguero National Park

The Park lies on a plain Nicaraguan Trench that was filled with sediments 7 million years ago. There are several ridges here and there - like the Lomas de Sierpe – comprising lava from old volcanic ones,pyroclasts, andesite, and pumic stone. The rivers carrying silt meander through this region and the coastal tides shift in parallel strips leading to straight beaches. These shores pounded by the wild surf and made of dark sands are ideal breeding grounds for sea turtles to lay eggs. The Pacific green turtle nests from July to October , the leatherbacks from February to july. This park is used by hawksbill , the Pacific green species that measures 1 metre long and weighs upto 200 kilos, and the leatherback, the largest sea turtle weighing upto 700 kilos, for laying eggs.

Here is a glimpse of the national park

Canopy tours

These are observation platforms mounted in the trees with horizontal traverse cables between each. The descents are vertical and able guides help to move from platform to platform with high angle equipments . As these guides are highly experienced the participants need no previous experience. As these tours are very taxing some extra preparations are required. Insect repellants are to be applied on the skin. As smoking is not possible with equipments or repellants on, one should be extra careful. The tours cannot accommodate intoxicated persons. As there are no facilities to carry belongings separately a small package on the back is preferred. The shoes are to be close-toe or strap-on sandals. The tour is not for people with heart trouble and one should be agile. Fear of heights is to be overcome and the guides are very helpful and encouraging all the way. The desire to experience forest mysteries, courage and faith in the equipment and ability to stand tall on the platform without vomiting or fainting.

Here is a beautiful picture of the canopy tours

WHITEWATER RAFTING

Costa Rica is notable for its whitewater river raft trips through the rain forest. Rafting is one of the best ways to spend a day. You can even opt for an overnight trip with a unite in a riverside lodge deep in the rain forest. Our favorite ride is on the Pacuare River, where you are rushed through primary and secondary forests and an impressively deep gorge. Safety-oriented professional guides provide a trip well suited for everyone from Grandma to Junior. Exciting, exhilarating, and intoxicating. Other regional rivers also offer challenging rides.

Here is a glimpse of whitewater rafting


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	Places of attractions in Costa Rica Costa Rica has an abundance of warm weather activities and vacation things to do. Try your hand at white water rafting on our wild and scenic rivers. Or, if you prefer, try river kayaking or ocean kayaking. Whatever class of river you want to run, you'll find it here in Costa Rica. Also you can check these five different activities that you can perform in CostaRica for more tips. Arenal volcano national park It is famous for nocturnal lava fireworks. It is near the Arenal lake. The park is home to plenty of natural activities. It is famous for eco adventures. The lake is a famous fishing place and is quite popular with the windsurfers. The Tabacon Resort Hot Springs nearby offer thermal springs which keeps one refreshing every day. One can hear the volcano rumblings frequently and is very impressive if there is no clouding. One can make tours like Arenal by night, Arenal Hot Springs. Here is a picture of the famous volcano national park Monteverde The Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud forest area straddles the Continental Divide at 1440 meters and is a very important place of visit in Costa Rica.The area is a home to more than 100 species of mammals, that includes 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds, thousands of insect species, several species of plants. This area is widely known for outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics. The area is famous for lush scenery and is an outstanding ecotourism oriented community in Central America. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is run by Tropical Science Center on a non-profit basis and contains 6 distinct eco-zones. As a result of its altitude the clouds go through the forest and hence is known more as a cloud forest than a rain forest. Here is a picture of Monteverde Tortuguero National Park The Park lies on a plain Nicaraguan Trench that was filled with sediments 7 million years ago. There are several ridges here and there - like the Lomas de Sierpe – comprising lava from old volcanic ones,pyroclasts, andesite, and pumic stone. The rivers carrying silt meander through this region and the coastal tides shift in parallel strips leading to straight beaches. These shores pounded by the wild surf and made of dark sands are ideal breeding grounds for sea turtles to lay eggs. The Pacific green turtle nests from July to October , the leatherbacks from February to july. This park is used by hawksbill , the Pacific green species that measures 1 metre long and weighs upto 200 kilos, and the leatherback, the largest sea turtle weighing upto 700 kilos, for laying eggs. Here is a glimpse of the national park Canopy tours These are observation platforms mounted in the trees with horizontal traverse cables between each. The descents are vertical and able guides help to move from platform to platform with high angle equipments . As these guides are highly experienced the participants need no previous experience. As these tours are very taxing some extra preparations are required. Insect repellants are to be applied on the skin. As smoking is not possible with equipments or repellants on, one should be extra careful. The tours cannot accommodate intoxicated persons. As there are no facilities to carry belongings separately a small package on the back is preferred. The shoes are to be close-toe or strap-on sandals. The tour is not for people with heart trouble and one should be agile. Fear of heights is to be overcome and the guides are very helpful and encouraging all the way. The desire to experience forest mysteries, courage and faith in the equipment and ability to stand tall on the platform without vomiting or fainting. Here is a beautiful picture of the canopy tours WHITEWATER RAFTING Costa Rica is notable for its whitewater river raft trips through the rain forest. Rafting is one of the best ways to spend a day. You can even opt for an overnight trip with a unite in a riverside lodge deep in the rain forest. Our favorite ride is on the Pacuare River, where you are rushed through primary and secondary forests and an impressively deep gorge. Safety-oriented professional guides provide a trip well suited for everyone from Grandma to Junior. Exciting, exhilarating, and intoxicating. Other regional rivers also offer challenging rides. Here is a glimpse of whitewater rafting

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