Costa Rica family vacations are simply enticing. If you get the chance to go on
a long respite with your loved ones, Costa Rica should be one of your top
choices. This small republic which boasts of a tropical climate has been
depicted as an ultimate natural sanctuary. Most of these natural treasures can
be found in the 26 national parks and protected zones that lie across the tiny
nation. It has an astounding fortune of plants and animal life. Almost all
parts of Costa Rica have their own microclimates in contrast to the general
climate of the entire country.
You can find luxurious hotels, budget accommodations, beach resorts and
exclusive rental homes. There are fine dining restaurants that serve sumptuous
international and native cuisine, bars for those who love nightlife,
entertainment, shopping and markets selling local produce.
The rainforests and cloud or fog forests with their low-level cloud cover
at the canopy level are the subject of nature lovers’ interests. You will find
out that there are tropical dry forests with a yearly hard dry season. These
have become a refuge for wild animals such as sloth or slow-moving mammals,
lizards, snakes, monkeys, frogs, butterflies and different species of colorful
birds. Among them is the endangered Scarlet Macaw or multicolored Ara Macao,
the squirrel monkey of Central America, leatherback sea turtles which are the
biggest living sea turtles and the blue Morpho butterflies.
Costa Rica family vacations will allow you to view active volcanoes such
as Volcan Arenal, Irazú Volcano and Poás Volcano. You can indulge in sunbathing
at the pretty beaches of Cahuita, Drake Bay and Pavones. Other possible leisure
activities include surfing, swimming, snorkeling and sport fishing. You may opt
to tour the Manuel Antonio National Park or visit the astonishing Monteverde
Cloud Forest. Because of its environmental awareness, Costa Rica has emerged as
one of the leading ecological vacation places in the globe. It has built an
image as an authentic natural wonderland. Indeed, this country promises all
tourists and travelers memorable vacations for their entire lifetime. Make
bookings early to avoid the rush especially during the summer months and enjoy
your Costa Rica family vacations.
