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- Capital: San Jose
- Government: Democratic republic
- Language spoken: Spanish
- Currency: Colón, plural: colones
- Country code: +506
- Time zone: GMT -6
- Airport code: San Jose: SJO (Juan Santamaria International Airport) Vacation City: Juan Santamaria International Airport
- Airport code: Liberia International: LIR
- Population: 4,191,948 (2008 est.) Infoplease: Costa Rica
- Climate: Tropical savanna climate
- Size of land mass: 51,100 sq. kilometers https://www.cia.gov/library/publications...
- Independence from Spain: September 15, 1821
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Costa Rica Vacation Overview
A Costa Rica vacation is a great choice for both adventure and relaxation. With all of the variety in Costa Rica, there are a multitude of opportunities for tourists to see and experience new things. Prominent attractions include the beautiful beaches, surfing, snorkeling, eco-tourism, active volcanoes, white-water rafting, crocodile-watching, many hot springs, and various cultural activities of the country. Check out Explore Costa Rica for event schedules to plan your vacation during cultural events. There are also quiet spots for relaxation, and yoga instruction if that is what you need. Instruction in Spanish can be worked into a vacation as well. Here you can find links for various vacation sites and for other Mahalo pages such as Costa Rica Hotels, Costa Rica Restaurants, Tamarindo Beach Vacation, Jaco Costa Rica and Costa Rica Tours. -
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Top Costa Rica Beaches
Pacific-North, Guanacaste Province- Tamarindo - You can find shopping, dining, surfing, dining. There are expensive and low budget accommodations . The are very long, beautiful beaches adjacent to Tamarindo with at least 3 areas where surfers gather to catch the waves. To the south of Tamarindo beach, on Playa Grande, giant leatherback turtles (and other types) annually lay their eggs.
- Playa Conchal - This beach is unique in Costa Rica because it is made up of little tiny shells instead of sand. Very clean water and there is good snorkeling around the rocks. To get to the beach, you can walk 15-20 min from Playa Brasilito. Some people take cars on Brasalito to get to Conchal.
- Nicoya Peninsula
- Playa Montezuma - You can find yoga retreats, classes on how to play with fire, go horseback riding to the waterfalls at the end of Playa Grande (different from that near Tamarindo), and if you are lucky, you can see the Capuchin monkeys that frequent the area. This area is a quiet destination that is popular with the younger crowd. Telephones may not be available at some hotels. Great place to relax.
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Costa Rica Vacation Questions
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When is the best time to go to Costa Rica to see a traditional festival in San Jose? 1 AnswerFestivals are a vital part of Costa Rican culture. They are mostly religious in nature due to its being a Catholic country. ---quote--- Best: Dec-April. Cool, ... read more -
What is the best time of the year to go to the beaches in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica? Is there a rainy season? 2 AnswersThere is a rainy season in Costa Rica with July being typically one of the wetter months. But really the best time to go depends on what you are wanting to see... read more
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What are the best surfing locations near Tamarindo in Costa Rica? 3 AnswersThe beach break in front of Witch's Rock Surf Camp is great for learning surfers. The rivermouth out to the right is a great wave that has some good tube rides... read more -
If you vacation in Costa Rica, what dish would you be typically served for breakfast with your eggs? 1 AnswerA member of my family who vacationed in Tamarind, Costa Rica last summer tells me the typical breakfast she was served consisted of a fruit plate, eggs and a br... read more
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@OwningPink Hello! Doing well. Been out of the U.S. on vacation in Costa Rica. Just got back this week. Am going to put up a post tonight :)
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Its winter time so now is the perfect time to plan that surfing vacation with Xoxxi to maybe Mexico, Costa Rica at http://www.xoxxisurf.com
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Costa Rica Sunny + 79 this morning on the Nicoya Peninsula. What a place to vacation! My friends will take care of you! www.camaronal-cr.com
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