WHY VISIT THE LAND OF PURA VIDA
Zila Barrientos • Apr 17, 2020
Costa Rica is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama.
The land of “Pure Life” is full of ideal vacation destinations. Every traveler will discover their own reason to travel to Costa Rica. Here are just a few of the many reasons why people come and fall in love with this unforgettable destination.
Fantastic Climate
With average weather conditions around 85° F, this tropical nation is blessed with balmy weather throughout the year. You can travel from sultry beaches to cool mountain cloud forests in just a few hours. Costa Rica has two seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. Costarican peak season is from December to April, during the dry season, however Costa Rica has many different eco-climates so the dry and rainy seasons are different across the country. For example, when it’s dry season in the Pacific Coast, it’s rainy season on the Caribbean Coast. Make sure you look into the weather and season of the area you are traveling to!
Incredible Wildlife
Nearly 30% of the country is dedicated as national parks and wildlife reserves. Iconic species include howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, blue morpho butterflies, three-toed sloths and humpback whales. Leave your binoculars at home – Costa Rica’s wildlife is everywhere! With capital city, San Jose, as your home base you can visit Tortuguero National Park to see nesting sea turtles, Carara National Park for scarlet macaws and Manuel Antonio for sloths, howler monkeys, and iguanas!
Family-friendly Fun
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries for family travel. Kids of all ages can enjoy the myriad of activities and outdoor adventures that are offered. Many hotels and resorts cater to family travelers with kid menus, onsite play areas and special activities designed for children.
Sublime Beaches
Costa Rica has more than 800 miles of stunning shoreline divided between the Caribbean coast and Pacific coast. Costa Rica’s picture-perfect beaches are recognized worldwide. Do you love to surf, swim, fish, or just enjoy the cool breezes? Maybe you want to try scuba diving or horseback riding on the beach? Perhaps you’re hoping to spot sea turtles or even humpback whales? The options can be overwhelming. Choose from Puerto Viejo’s famous black-sand beaches on the southern Caribbean coast to the pearly-white sands of Manuel Antonio. Visit Tamarindo for great nightlife, Cahuita National Park for incredible scuba diving or the Nicoya Peninsula for awesome surf breaks!
These are just a few of the many, many reasons to visit Costa Rica!
I’m sure you have heard about Costa Rica’s gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests and tropical climate, all helping to make it the ideal vacation destination. But have you heard that Costa Rica also has the ideal, year-round growing season for the freshest ingredients a chef’s heart? The chefs of Costa Rica’s capital city, San José, are using this agricultural advantage to fuel a dynamic and fast-growing gastronomy scene. Whether you’re visiting San José for business or passing through on your way to the coasts, be sure to take advantage of the city’s world-class culinary offerings.