costa rica itinerary
costa rica is one of the countries that is so diverse that it’s a ‘must visit’. North of Panama and south of Nicaragua, this country is a jewel in every respect.
It’s climate is tropical with no surprise earthquakes or tropical hurricanes. From mountains to enjoying the Pacific AND the Atlantic oceans and many micro climates in between. Costa Rica is a hit for old and young travelers alike and from a family vacation to just a one person deal. There is so much to do, from zip lining over tropical rainforests, to just lazing on the beach. Also the options of how to travel are almost unlimited from a packaged tour to a tour that is individually setup just for you. You can also just fly to one of the two major international airports – San Jose or Liberia – and then discover Costa Rica on your own, staying at hotels of your choice along the way.
Similarly, accommodation is from a tin hut to an all inclusive five star hotel, with all variations in between. There’s something for everyone in Costa Rica (which means rich coast in Spanish, by the way).
The people are very friendly and although Spanish is the official language of the country, English is spoken at all the main tourist areas. In fact it is taught at school now so there’s a whole new generation of Costa Ricans who will be able to converse in English.
Souvenirs are many and varied – there are lots of local markets as well as large gift shops. Coffee is grown in Costa Rica and is an excellent choice to take home with you – one brand cafe Brit is sold all over Costa Rica and is one of the best brands. You can, of course, visit a coffee plantation and, as well as educating yourself, you can buy coffee that you’ve seen being blended and roasted… Costa Rica also has their own coffee liqueur which is a nice gift to bring home. Other items include wood carvings, gold and silver jewelry. A popular gift is a wooden ox cart, which is Costa Rica’s national symbol and it comes in all sorts of colors and sizes – a nice memento that you can have in your home to remind you of your wonderful Costa Rica vacation.
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