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

Costa Rica Travel Guide: 5,589 reviews and 11,897 photos

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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Lizard seen along Monteverde Trails - Costa Rica

Wildlife Watching in Monteverde Things to Do (18)

The highlight in Monteverde, apart from the spectacular cloud forest and lush vegetation is its inhabitants. Guides are... more travel advice

Trail to the Mirador Lookout on Cano... Things to Do (18)

There is more to Cano island than snorkelling, swimming and lazing on the beach. There is in fact a hike through the... more travel advice

Corcovado Star attractions - The Macaws Things to Do (18)

Corcovado is one of the places in Costa Rica which almost guarantees you to see one of the most beautiful birds in the... more travel advice

Having a break whilst hiking - Costa Rica

Hiking in Corcovado Things to Do (18)

Corcovado is the place for the true rainforest experience, which is rendered even more special by the presence of a long... more travel advice

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laughingsun69 Aug 23, 2008 at 9:29 PM

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

Great page, we are thinking of a visit next April...happy birthday.
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crnadg Jan 1, 2008 at 8:18 PM

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

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

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

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

Thank you darling! I was in Argentina just a month ago :o)
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Krkrboy May 6, 2006 at 11:44 PM

What can you say about Costa Rica,,,, Pura Vida for sure! Dennis
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SURFIN7TH Apr 6, 2006 at 11:22 AM

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

Hi Alison, Very nice tips! Best travels! Ken