Costa Rica is the most visited country in Central America. It is gains more than two billion dollars every year because of tourism alone. Forty percent of the visitors come from the United States; about thirty percent come from neighboring countries. One of the reasons why Costa Rica is visited is that it has a very rich biodiversity. It is also very popular for its beautiful beaches. Costa Rica vacations are recommendable for couples, families, or huge groups. If you are planning to visit this beautiful country, here are some places that you might want to visit.

• Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve This place is shrouded in the clouds because it is a high mountain forest. It is very humid in this place and that is why you might want to bring a jacket with you. In this forest reserve, you will be able to see a lot of plants and animals. Hundreds of animal species can be found in this place.

• Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio is considered by a lot of Costa Ricans to be the best beach in their country. It is also considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You will be able to enjoy the soft white sands in this beach. You will also enjoy the crystal clear blue-green waters. Surfing, snorkeling, and diving are just some of the activities that you could do here.

• Tortuquero National Park If you love turtles, you should visit this place. It is one of the few turtle breeding grounds in the Caribbean. It is considered as the nesting ground of eight types of marine turtles. You will be able to swim in its beautiful lagoons. You can also check out its beautiful meandering rivers. If you are lucky, you might catch sight of the endangered marine creature known as West Indian manatee.

• Mal Pais This is considered to be one of the best surfing sites in Costa Rica. Surfers will love the huge waves in this place. However, if you are not one of those surfers, you can still enjoy the place. This is because you can hire a boat so that you could watch numerous sea creatures such as dolphins and Manta rays.

• Rincon de la Vieja This is an active volcano that you can visit. Of course, you might want to check with the authorities if the Rincon de la Vieja is safe to visit. This might be a dangerous place but you will be able to enjoy a lot of breath-taking sceneries. You can also relax in its hot springs and mud pits.

• Nosara Another popular beach in Costa Rica is Nosara. Like other beaches in the country, this is considered to be a paradise for surfers. In this beach, you will see a number of turtles and monkeys. The locals in this area really try hard to preserve this place.

• Braulio Carrillo National Park If you love to hike, this is the place that you have to visit. You might catch a glimpse of the elusive pumas and jaguars in the area.

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