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Your Costa Rica Vacations Online Guide

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Costa Rica vacations have become popular among many travelers, and for good reasons. Whether you're seeking information about travelling, surfing camps, hotels, condo rentals, attractions, sportsfishing or real estate, this site can help you better plan your trip.

For those of you that just can't leave their surf boards and that would sell their soul for spending the rest of their life on a windy beach, rest assured that Costa Rica is much more than a surfing mecca. But yes, it sure is one of the top spot for enjoying your favorite sport. When he landed here in 1502, Columbus named the country "rich cost" for a good reason. Anyone who's travelled around the country knows that's it's a real tropical paradise with outstanding wildlife and flora.

Much of the country is comprised of national parks or natural reserves where hundreds of birds, mammals, and reptiles live, all surrounded by an Eden-like environment, among an incredible variety of trees, plants and flowers, making Costa Rica vacations a truly unforgettable experience.

The country has been open to tourism for several years now and its popularity is growing. It offers travelers many types of attractions, from volcanoes to tropical vegetation to great beaches. Stretched between the Pacific Ocean and the Carribean Sea, the country boasts beautiful, impressive landscapes. On a territory the size of Texas, it accounts for 6% of the planet’s vegetal species, and with numerous protected sites, it has become the ideal destination for those who like eco-tourism and rainforests.

In fact, over one million individuals travel here each year, attracted by beaches, mountains, volcanoes, rivers and tropical forests. Travelling in CR is a sure way to experience unforgettable adventures.

Compared to its neighbours, the country has a remarquably stable political history, which is certainly a factor when deciding where to spend some time off.

If you come over here, chances are that you will land in the capital city, San Jose, the economic and cultural heart of the country, located near the middle of the territory on the central plateau. There, you will find museums, restaurants, and most of the modern amenities to which you’ve become accustomed.

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Hiking Costa Rica's wildest coastal trail
Tico Times
The 11-kilometer coastal trail from Drake Bay to Corcovado, on southwestern Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, passes by towering giants surrounding rocky points pounded by Pacific waves. Broken only by wild beaches of all sizes, two small rivers and …

Costa Rica's Franklin Chang into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame
The Costa Rica News
Born in Costa Rica, Chang-Diaz was the first naturalized US citizen to become an astronaut when he was chosen by NASA in 1980. Serving as a mission specialist, he flew aboard four of the agency's five space shuttle orbiters.

The Future of Costa Rica: Leading Biofuel Production
The Costa Rica News
Blame it on increased awareness of climate change or on the fact that humans have found this new appreciation for nature but biofuel production is the newest craze to hit Costa Rica! Renewable Energy Farms are by no means a new concept, …

Cadastral Map Will Give Costa Rica's Property Owners and Buyers More Security
Inside Costa Rica
The new information is very valuable both for owners and potential buyers of land or property in Costa Rica. The process of the cadastral map is to take aerial photographs of the entire national territory, following will be an ortho-photography and …

Central America Sees Boom in European Visitor Numbers
The Costa Rica News
Central America received a total of 9577114 foreign visitors during the first ten months of 2011, according to preliminary data provided by the ministries of tourism of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

US women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics
Houston Chronicle
United States' Abby Wambach, center, crashes into Costa Rica goalkeeper Erika Miranda, left, during the first half of CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer game action at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

Getting Away: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
NorthJersey.com
His final destination before returning home was Costa Rica, the Central American nation wedged between Nicaragua and Panama. While there, he found his way to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, often called Puerto Viejo for short, a charmingly ramshackle former ...

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Map of Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Geography
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Costa Rica Beaches
Costa Rica beaches are stunning. From the smooth sands of the most popular tourist beaches to the rocky coast of some of the country’s remote locations, the beaches here are just breathtaking.

Costa Rica rainforests
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Budget Travel to Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Vacations in Growing Popularity
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Finding the perfect Costa Rica House Rental
A Costa Rica house rental can be a simple, seaside cottage, a luxurious beachfront estate, or a charming and rustic hilltop hideaway.

Costa Rica family vacation
A Costa Rica family vacation should certainly be a consideration for families that want a bit more out of their summer vacation than time on the beach or the standard theme park visit.

Surfing in Costa Rica
There is a lot of really excellent surfing in Costa Rica but you do have to a bit research as the surf can be inconsistent in some locations.

Costa Rica Ecological Tour
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Costa Rica Adventures
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Costa Rica weddings
Costa Rica weddings provide unforgettable memories.

Costa Rica fishing charters
Booking one of the many available Costa Rica fishing charters can also be a terrific family activity as both young and old enjoy fishing.

Costa Rica Nature Travel
The variety of Costa Rica’s topography makes for an exciting and interesting Costa Rica nature travel vacation.

Costa Rica Adventure Tour
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica
It pays to do your homework if you are thinking of doing a large amount of snorkeling in Costa Rica.

Mountain Biking In Costa Rica
Mountain biking in Costa Rica is a great way to discover the many landscapes the country has to offer.

Costa Rica Expedition
From canopy tours and volcano ascent to bird watching and sports fishing, your Costa Rica expedition is limited only by your imagination.

Costa Rica Coffee - A distinctive product
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Living in Costa Rica
Wondering what it's like to be living in Costa Rica? This article will reveal it to you.

Costa Rica Retirement
For nature lovers and those seeking a country with stable political situation, a Costa Rica retirement may be a sound choice.

The Cost of Living in Costa Rica
An article for those who want to know more about the cost of living in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Land for Sale
Prices of Costa Rica land for sale vary widely, depending on the size and location of the property.

Costa Rica Real Estate
As in the United States, Costa Rica real estate prices vary widely. Check out this page for information about residency requirements and how to fin an agent.

Moving to Costa Rica
Moving to Costa Rica on a permanent basis is a relatively straightforward procedure compared to emigrating to the United States or England.

Costa Rica investment properties - Things You Should Know
Thinking of buying Costa Rica investment properties? Read this to know the pros and cons before you actually make a decision about it.

Real Estate for Sale in Costa Rica - A Guide
This informative article covers what you need to know if you're looking for real estate for sale in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Jobs - Tips to find employment in Paradise
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Costa Rica Facts
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