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Situated between two continents and oceans, Costa Rica boasts private reserves and\u00a0natural parks that cover a quarter of the country and the most highly concentrated biodiversity on the planet. Nature-enthusiasts who are ready to unplug and enjoy some of the most diverse habitat, rare birds, plants and nesting turtles, they will find Costa Rica a perfect destination. In each of the region of this country you will discover very different ecosystems and abundant habitats including many unique species.\u00a0Costa Rica has a lot to offer for everyone. It is a perfect destination\u00a0for\u00a0those who want to enjoy some quality time in exploring the natural beauty and also for those who want to have thrilling adventure activities. There are many places to enjoy spotting different species of colorful birds. People who are interested to enjoy some water activities like snorkeling, sailing, surfing, scuba diving or fishing, watching whales breaching the surface of the Pacific or just want to spend some tranquil time lazing on the beach and watching amazing sunset, the will also find Costa Rica as an amazing place. Here goes some of the great\u00a0places for nature-enthusiasts in Costa Rica:<\/p>\n

Arenal:<\/h3>\n

Arenal Volcano located\u00a0within the\u00a029,960-acre area and it is considered as one of the most notable natural\u00a0features in Costa Rica. Since 1968,\u00a0Arenal Volcano<\/a> National Park produces massive explosions,\u00a0ash columns and streamers of glowing molten rock almost daily. the surrounding area you will find romantic restaurants, luxurious hotels, man’s recreation of the Garden of Eden,\u00a0Tabac\u00f3n Hot Springs and many more. In 2010 the eruptions of the volcano have paused but it is still an amazing destination that attracts tourists every year.\u00a0In the surrounding area you can enjoy a variety of excursions and activities such as hiking, whitewater rafting, canopy tours, waterfall rappelling and many more.<\/p>\n

Monteverde:<\/h3>\n

Monteverde is an ecotourism hot spot. With its cool, misty cloudforest and deep green foliage this area\u00a0home to a string of volcanoes, both active and dormant, beautiful national parks. Early in the morning nature lovers will enjoy walking around and listening the bird singing, long\u00a0trees hung heavy in the broad bromeliads, hanging moss and vines and flowering orchids. In the Santa Elena and\u00a0Monteverde<\/a>\u00a0you can enjoy a variety of activities such as canopy tours. During this tour while swinging from one tree to another with the hanging cable, you will enjoy a thrilling adventure as well as explore the beauty of the area from a birds eye view.<\/p>\n

Manuel Antonio:<\/h3>\n

Manuel Antonio<\/a> is one of the popular destinations for enjoying eco-tourism. Located on the central Pacific coast, close to the Quepos, Manuel Antonio is well known for its monkeys. There are a lot of monkeys including the endangered squirrel monkeys in the national park of the area. It is an amazing place for the nature lovers as well as for the beach goers.<\/p>\n

Corcovado:<\/h3>\n

Corcovado National Park<\/a>\u00a0 is the home to a huge population of scarlet macaws and also include\u00a0various endangered species and abundant plantations. It contains the remaining old wet forests in Central America and includes\u00a0at least 13 major ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Montezuma:<\/h3>\n

Located in the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma is a perfect travel destination, especially\u00a0for those who want to\u00a0avoid mega resorts and traffic. Here one can enjoy an unforgettable beach trip as well as\u00a0a postcard-like jungle beach experience.\u00a0Montezuma<\/a> is called as ‘Montefuma’ by the locals. It is a small laid-back beach town boasting a chill environment and beautiful beaches. Nature lovers who want to enjoy watching the beauty of the southern part of the Peninsula de Nicoya, they will\u00a0find this beach town as a perfect base. This area offers a perfect\u00a0thick blend of ethnicity, culture and flavor.<\/p>\n

Jaco:<\/h3>\n

Jaco is one of the country’s most developing cities in Costa Rica. Playa Jaco\u00a0is the closest beach to San Jose. Nature lovers and surf lovers will find this area a perfect place for enjoying a memorable vacation. In this area you will find restaurants, bars, bar, post office and many more. There are national parks and reserves where you can enjoy exploring amazing natural beauty and also enjoy a variety of adventure and fun activities.<\/p>\n

Cahuita and Puerto Viejo:<\/h3>\n

People who are seeking a place\u00a0to spend a few days of easy living close to the nature, they can visit Cahuita<\/a>. In this small village you can see everything by walking around. You can visit the Playa Negra beach, a black sand beach absolutely perfect\u00a0for lounging or enjoy a leisurely swim. You can also go to the Cahuita National Park that has\u00a0a white-sand beach inside. Located in the province of Limon, Puerto Viejo<\/a> is a small coastal town. With its\u00a0white-sand beaches and exotic flora and fauna, Puerto Viejo is\u00a0a melting point of several Costa Rican cultural influences. It is just an ideal location for\u00a0laying back and enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

Tortuguero:<\/h3>\n

Tortuguero, a secluded island, is situated in an isolated part of Costa Rica. As there are no roads to reach Tortuguero, it can only be reached by boat that you can from near the port town of Limon, Moin.\u00a0Tortuguero<\/a> National Park is well known as one of the most important breeding sites of the Green sea turtles. This park boasts marshy lands, lush rainforest, wide open canals with crocodiles and also has long stretches of beach. This place is rich in biodiversity and offers plenty of options to enjoy a variety of activities.<\/p>\n

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Dominical:<\/h3>\n

Dominical, a chilled-out beach town, is situated about\u00a027 mi (44 km) south of Quepos. In this area you will enjoy watching a scenic landscape\u00a0full of small coves for truly precious views. Playa Dominical is just like a paradise\u00a0for the surfers. Not only the surfers but also the nature lovers will love to spend some tranquil time at the beach and watching the beautiful sunset as well as listening the sound of the waves. Surrounded by plantations, estuaries, mangroves and marshes, this laid back beach town is an ideal location for enjoying a memorable vacation.<\/p>\n

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