Costa Rica Attractions

The greatest attractions of Costa Rica are national parks. One-third of the country is protected areas, so ecotourism is the leading sphere of country’s industry. The nature lovers will not be disappointed by stunning variety of landscapes, microclimates, flora and fauna. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is the unique type of mountain rainforest, that’s why it is worth visited. The highlight of your next Costa Rica tour is active Arenal Volcano. The winter months are prime whale watching time and the best time of year to take a Costa Rica tour. To hike in the tropical rainforest, or to watch crocodile lagoon - go to Corcovado National Park. If you travel with the family visit the Tortuga Island. In fact it is one large island, and three smaller ones. Palo Verde National Park is considered to be an undiscovered jewel in the Costa Rican park system thanks to its spectacular bird population.

Costa Rica can boast having world famous botanical gardens. Wilson Botanical Gardens are the most popular ones. Nature cruises through these areas are quite wide spread now. Do not miss the capital of Costa Rica – the city of San Jose, famous for its Spirogyra Butterfly Garden, the National Theater, and the Las Arcadas Shopping Center. Other big cities of the country are Limon, Quepos, and Jaco. They are full of the attraction to entertain the visitors. The tourists can explore rainforests, dry and cloud forests, high mountains, wetlands, mangroves, and many natural aquatic habitats.