"Costa Rica - A Rich Coast Indeed ..." Costa Rica by SanguiniA


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COSTA RICA is an incredible country, both from the casual tourists' point of view as well as from a biological/botanical point of view. It has coasts on both the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean, and mountains which cover over half the land area, these features greatly affect the climate of the country. The variation in temperatures and the different elevations produce a variety of micro-environments which results in stunning bioderversity. Costa Rica has basically two seasons, the dry season and the wet season (to me it looks like a wet season and a very wet season though!!)

Costa Rica is a must for anyone who likes wildlife (especially birds) and lovely forests and beaches.

My Costa Rica pages describe my stay between the 15th November and 02nd December 2003 which is still considered to be the wet season. It is obviously more desiderable to pay a visit in the dry season (January to around easter time is reputedly the best time to visit) but I had to visit in this time due to budget reasons!

Itinerary :

3 days Tortuguero
4 days in the Osa Peninsula (Marenco and Corcovado reserves)
4 days in Monteverde/Santa Elena region
2 days in the Fortuna/Arenal region
1 day in Cano Negro reserve

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Beautiful country with amazing wildlife
  • Cons:I want to go there again!
  • In a nutshell:Costa Rica is simply Nature's Showcase
  • Last visit to Costa Rica: Nov 2003
  • Intro Updated Dec 6, 2005
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    laughingsun69 Aug 23, 2008 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

    Costa rica looks amazing and partly due to your superb overview :), awsome page !!

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    rcsparty Jun 6, 2008 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

    Great page, we are thinking of a visit next April...happy birthday.

  • crnadg Jan 1, 2008 at 8:18 PM Report Abuse

    Did you book a tour for Costa Rica or did you travel on your own?

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    sunnifla Mar 20, 2007 at 10:15 PM Report Abuse

    I think the lizards are Anoles. Quite common here in Florida. Pura Vida

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    VeronicaG Feb 9, 2007 at 4:00 PM Report Abuse

    After reading through your page on Costa Rica, I regret we didn't follow through with plans to travel there three years ago--we opted for Buenos Aires ( a great place, too!) Some day I really want to see this beautiful country!

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    Helga67 May 29, 2006 at 5:09 AM Report Abuse

    Costa Rica is a wonderful country. I liked its nature and wildlife very much. Pura Vida!

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    la_beba May 27, 2006 at 4:20 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you darling! I was in Argentina just a month ago :o)

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    Krkrboy May 6, 2006 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

    What can you say about Costa Rica,,,, Pura Vida for sure! Dennis

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    SURFIN7TH Apr 6, 2006 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for showing me some things and places in CR that I haven't seen before.

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    Wiseman1964 Mar 9, 2006 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Alison, Very nice tips! Best travels! Ken

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