One of the nicest places to visit on the planet
Costa Rica's climate is tropical, averaging 72 degrees Fahrenheit over the entire country. In the mountains, the temperature is generally cooler, whereas in the lowlands and near the beaches, the temperature is generally warmer. In the wet season, it is usually required to have a four wheel drive vehicle, to avoid being trapped on a washed out road. However, in the dry season, it is not uncommon for not a single cloud to occupy the beautiful sky.
Costa Rica's main attractions are typically the large beaches, and large rainforests. Costa Rica contains over 1800 kilometers of open beaches, all of which are excellent surfing points. In Costa Rica, there are over thirty different beach hotels, all located within walking distance of the beach. Costa Rica's rainforests are abundant with poison dart frogs, exotic birds and lizards, a lush canopy, and beautiful gardens of exotic plants. In fact, ecotourism is one of Costa Rica's main income sources, with exotic adventures which can be planned with hundreds of tour guides.
Costa Rica also features a booming economy, with San Jose being the most popular city to stay in. Local shops, exotic tropical stores, and classy designer stores all line the streets of San Jose. Many natives of Costa Rica travel far and wide to purchase supplies and goods in San Jose. In addition, most air traffic to Costa Rica comes through the nearby Juan Santamaria international airport. Hotels, equipped with the most modern of accommodations, are practically everywhere in San Jose. In addition, public transportation is available to the outlying cities, removing the need for a private rented vehicle. Should private travel be chosen, however, it is usually recommended to purchase as much insurance as one can afford, since the drivers in Costa Rica are often considered worse drivers than most other countries. In addition to poor driving skills, roads during the wet seasons can sometimes be extremely difficult to navigate. Should such roads be selected for travel in the wet season, it is always highly recommended to retrieve the most up to date travel information available for the desired roads and areas.
This Costa Rica visitor guide is meant purely as a summary of Costa Rica's fine attractions and resources. Words alone cannot describe the awesome beauty of Costa Rica's beaches and rainforests, nor can they describe the thrill of rafting down a tropical river. Costa Rica's bursting economy and various stores and shops cannot all be described in this Costa Rica visitor guide. Costa Rica is far too interesting and exotic to be sufficiently described in this guide. So, the next time that you are considering planning a tropical vacation, consider Costa Rica. You will not regret selecting such a beautiful country for any vacation.
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