Costa Rica is one of the most fertile tropical holiday destinations imaginable.The country has an almost unmatched vividness of colour, an essentially rustic lifestyle, plenty of beaches and a fairly strong conservation ethic. What really distinguishes holidays in Costa Rica is the astonishing wealth of wildlife and plant life protected within more than 190 reserves and national parks. Lying between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica has two coasts with over 1,290 km/800 miles of sandy beaches. Costa Rican beaches range in colour from sugar white to darker volcanic shades. The Caribbean coast has the longer beaches. The beaches on the Pacific side tend to be more separated by rocky headlands and better for surfing.
Abundant wildlife in the national parks
Snorkelling on the coral reefs
Some of the most accessible rainforests in the world
Active and dormant volcanoes