| When you arrive in Costa Rica, the first | | | | These waters are full of fun activities like |
| thing you may notice is its lush scenery and | | | | dolphin and whale watching. Canoeing is a |
| beautiful landscape. If you have been to this | | | | good workout and also a fun way to see the |
| country but have experienced it only from the | | | | sights from the water. Explore the underworld |
| ground, you haven't really experienced Costa | | | | beneath the surface of the ocean with scuba |
| Rica. Vacation travel takes on a whole new | | | | diving and snorkeling. You will be amazed at |
| meaning when you arrive, because once the | | | | the colors the ocean hides beneath the waves. |
| transportation logistics is over, the real | | | | Many different species of fish, crustaceans |
| fun can begin. How many different ways can | | | | and coral live here and are all intricately |
| you enjoy a vacation? As many as you like: on | | | | decorated by nature. At the end of your long |
| dry land, in the water, on air or a little of | | | | day of hiking and climbing, relax in the |
| them all. Many of the sites of Costa Rica are | | | | natural hot springs heated by the active |
| best seen while hiking through the complex | | | | volcanoes around Costa Rica. See Costa Rica |
| system of trails guiding hikers through | | | | on a Hot Air Balloon The luscious greens and |
| extensive ecosystems. Because many of the | | | | crystal blues of the Costa Rican landscape |
| animals and special details of these | | | | and water is often best seen from above. |
| intricate ecosystems can often go unnoticed | | | | Float over the rainforests, ocean waters, |
| to the untrained eye, it is recommended that | | | | mountains, volcanic rock and picturesque |
| a guide is hired for the tours. This will | | | | coffee plantations from the comfort of a hot |
| help you get the most out of the natural | | | | air balloon. Not to worry, you don't have to |
| habitats of Costa Rica. The trails travel | | | | know how to work one. An experienced |
| through wetlands, up and around mountains, in | | | | professional will pilot the craft while you |
| and out of trees and everywhere in between. | | | | and your companions relax and enjoy the |
| The guide will also make sure you don't get | | | | scenery. Parasailing is another amazing |
| lost in all of this. Experience Costa Rica on | | | | adventure in the air that flies you far above |
| Horseback There are many places in Costa Rica | | | | the water. It's incredible how much sea life |
| that should be experienced on horseback. It | | | | you can actually see from hundreds of feet |
| is one of Costa Rica's most popular | | | | above. For a true nature lover, and certainly |
| activities for tourists and can be found in | | | | not for the faint of heart, a canopy tour is |
| nearly every single town. The Northern | | | | an absolute must-do. They provide an |
| Pacific area, also known as Sabanero Country | | | | interesting look into the delicate ecosystem |
| (cowboy country) is home to horse and cattle | | | | of the rainforests from zip-lines and aerial |
| ranches that would make a Texan jealous. If a | | | | trams. No matter what method you choose to |
| romantic gallop along the beach at sunset is | | | | experience your full Costa Rica vacation |
| your fantasy, the Central Pacific area is the | | | | travel, remember that it doesn't stop when |
| one for you. You can also ride in and around | | | | you reach your destination. If it does you |
| waterfalls and rainforests. Monteverde and | | | | are missing out. See Costa Rica the way it |
| Arenal include a great deal of mountainous | | | | was intended, from all perspectives. |
| terrain and also pass through a few coffee | | | | |
| plantations along the way. It's hard to think | | | | Visit to learn more about Costa Rica vacation |
| of Costa Rica and not imagine the beautiful | | | | travel and Disney vacation rental homes. |
| ocean waters that rise to the sandy beaches. | | | | |