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With its rich biodiversity and variable climate, Costa Rica is a perfect destination fore enjoying a memorable vacation. This country offers a multitude of travel destinations to explore and enjoy. People who are planning for a vacation in Costa Rica but don’t have knowledge about the famous places to visit, they can keep in mind the following spots to visit. There are volcanoes, a lot of beaches, rainforests which are the home to different species of colorful birds and wild animals and there are also many retreat centers which offer a variety of packages including health retreat, adventure and fun activities as well as honeymoon packages and many more. There are so many things to see and enjoy that many travelers find it\u00a0hardest part of planning a trip is to decide where to go and what to do. Here goes top 10 stops for the first-timers in Costa Rica:<\/p>\n

Arenal Volcano:<\/h3>\n

Located in the district of\u00a0La Fortuna<\/a>, Alajuela, it is currently the center of attraction in the heart of the Arenal Volcano National Park. In the national park the first time visitors can enjoy a number of excellent trails. They can also visit natural hot springs of the region. Nearby the towns such as El Castillo and La Fortuna there are different hot springs.\u00a0With a height of approximately 5,300 ft., this\u00a0Arenal volcano<\/a>\u00a0can easily be seen from many of the accommodations of the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

Cerro Chirrip\u00f3:<\/h3>\n

Cerro Chirripo is the lofty heights of Costa Rica. From this highest peak, you can bask in panoramic views of both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It overlooks\u00a0amazing Chirripo national park from 3820m above sea level. The only way to reach the peak is by foot. From such lofty heights, literally above the clouds, you can enjoy amazing sunrise view.\u00a0The climate is basically divided into the dry season which lasts from December to April and a wet season which lasts from May to November.<\/p>\n

Manuel Antonio:<\/h3>\n

In Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most popular national parks that is a perfect place to visit for the first time visitors. In this park you can see almost all types of monkeys bouncing from trees to trees throughout the forest canopy. You can also enjoy some tranquil time along palm-fringed shores.<\/p>\n

Monteverde and Santa Elena:<\/h3>\n

With its iconic cloud forests, the neighboring towns of Monteverde and Santa Elena are the birthplace of the ecotourism movement of Costa Rica. This place is ideal for enjoying trekking at high altitudes and also searching for rare resplendent quetzals. Everyone from budget backpackers to well-heeled retirees, the cloud forests around Monteverde and Santa Elena, are premier destinations to visit.<\/p>\n

Montezuma:<\/h3>\n

Montezuma<\/a> is situated\u00a0in the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. It is one of the\u00a0most popular out-of-the-way beaches, especially to a younger or more adventurous crowd wanting to avoid mega resorts and traffic. While staying at this area, the first time visitors will find a\u00a0thick blend of locals, ethnicity, culture and flavor. Montezuma<\/a> is the place where\u00a0place where no boundaries seem to exist and no detail is left unnoticed.<\/p>\n

Playa S\u00e1mara:<\/h3>\n

With its white sand, Playa Samara<\/a>\u00a0lies between string of trendy restaurants and cafes and gently rolling turquoise seas. First time visitors who are going to visit Costa Rica for enjoying a quiet retreat, they will find Samara as an ideal destination.\u00a0the city of Samara was formerly known as a thriving fishing and farming village and\u00a0used to be a well-kept secret among the upper class living in the area. But day by day for\u00a0its long, pristine and pure white sands and\u00a0warm blue waters of the Pacific, it has become more visited\u00a0by locals and foreigners alike.<\/p>\n

Puerto Viejo:<\/h3>\n

Puerto Viejo<\/a>\u00a0is a small coastal town, situated in the province of Limon, in Caribbean, Costa Rica. First time visitors especially the surfers and backpackers will find this place perfect. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is more than a tourist spot as it is\u00a0not just a beautiful place with white-sand beaches and exotic flora and fauna, it is also a melting point of several Costa Rican cultural influences. You can also visit two national parks nearby-Cahuita and Manzanillo and there enjoy a variety of adventure and fun activities.<\/p>\n

Santa Teresa &\u00a0Mal Pa\u00eds:<\/h3>\n

Situated in the south of the Nicoya Peninsula, almost at the tip, in north of the Puntarenas province, Santa Teresa is a tiny beach village. This area is often described as ‘Paradise’. Santa Teresa is just next door to the south is Mal Pais<\/a> a bit more spread out with long beaches and reefs. Mal Pais is quickly becoming more and more famous not just for surfing but also for plenty of options to enjoy a variety of adventure and fun activities.<\/p>\n

Tortuguero National Park:<\/h3>\n

Deriving its name from turtles, the Tortuguero National Park<\/a> is a home for 2,000 nesting green turtles.\u00a0Known for its meandering rivers and lovely lagoons, this area is one of the unrivaled eco-destinations in Costa Rica. This\u00a0national park is about 19,000 hectares area. Over 22 miles of beach strip from the Tortuguero river mouth to Parisimina is protected by this park. This park is a home to 300 different species of birds, 60 species of mammals, 170 species of reptiles and amphibians\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n

Turrialba:<\/h3>\n

Turrialba<\/a> is known for its lush rainforests and eclectic mix of local farmers, organic farmers, rainforest lovers, boutiques nature resorts and many more. Though this area doesn’t have major volcano, scuba diving spot and white sand beaches, yet its an ideal spot with its raw beauty. This tiny town is located in the Central Valley that doesn’t include much on the map but in the surrounding area but in the whole Central America, it is a place where you can enjoy some amazing white-water rafting.<\/p>\n

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