Costa Rica makes the perfect vacation getaway, whether one wants to relax and refresh or
take a more adventurous, active exploration of this beautiful country.
Plush resorts with full amenities such as yoga classes will pamper and delight those
vacationers seeking a calming, physically and spiritually nourishing rejuvenation.
Those favoring a more adventurous trip can go exploring and sighseeing via the widely
enjoyed "zipline" , providing an exhilerating sweep through the trees from 200 feet above the
rainforest floor. Few experiences can match the beauty of of this bird's-eye view of rainforest
life just below the treetop canopy of this lush jungle.
The Costa Rican jungle is a haven for many types of birds including the dramatic and striking
scarlet mackaws as they gather cliffside at morning and evening for feeding.
Butterflies abound and of particular note is the famous Blue Morpheus, highly regarded
wordlwide for the almost-impossible-to-describe splendor of its unique blue tones, which have
to be seen to be believed.
On the West coast of Costa Rica, white sand beaches and world class surfing can be enjoyed
by ocean lovers from across the globe who stay in this seaside paradise to surf, snorkel,
scuba, and swim.
The local people, known collectively as 'ticos', and individually as 'tico' for 'man, and 'tica', for
'woman', are sociable and helpful to the tourist unfamiiar with this lovely country. A
cornucopia of fruits and vegetables awaits at the local markets, as well as local fish dishes and
interesting spices.
One handcrafted specialty item is the beautiful embroidered blouses called huipils (pronounced
wee-pils) , worn by the women, with elaborate and rich floral-design embroidery that reflects
the beautiful range of flowers found in Costa Rica. The loose-fitting, bare-midriff design
provides a cooling way to dress both here in the tropical zone, and a wonderful souvenir that
can be enjoyed at home as well.
Nature lovers will delight in the rich plentitude of both wildlife and exotic rainforest botanicals.
Everything from crocodiles to butterflies, to jungle cats and marmosets can be found
somewhere in this small but rich vacation paradise.
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