Costa Rica is a well-known destination situated in Central America. It is known to offer a wide array of attractions ranging from natural sightseeing to adventure sports, art and culture to the history of the place for the tourists going there in large numbers. Since the attractions available over there are very diverse in nature so many tourists choose this destination as their next holiday destination.
The climate is ideal for all types of overseas adventure travel, whether you are seeking relaxation or activity ,there is something for everyone with over 1.6 million visitors flocking to the area every year.
The wildlife found in Costa Rica will amaze, even the experienced wildlife lover and it is not uncommon to spot wild moneys and sloths together with the four-eyed opossum, the jaguarondi and many others.
The National Park Authority protects almost 12% of the areas country, including the wetlands and privately owned reserves. While the National Park Authority is enforcing most areas of natural beauty the area is still under threat from over fishing, illegal hunting and logging. This aside the area is rapidly improving its standards of monitoring these issues and it will definitely not ruin the travel plans of visitors. Parks can be accessed without a permit and there is accommodation within the parks for overnight stays. Costa Rica provides some of the best adventures for white water rafting as the water rushes down the mountainside.
These are sometimes technical and wild rivers can have participants clawing to the side of the raft and plunging through spectacular rain forest that are largely unexplored. For hiking and walking adventures, then travel to the Arenal Volcano in the La Fortuna area, it is a must see. The once sleepy agricultural town of La Fortuna is now a tourist hotspot, all thanks to an eruption on July 29, 1968 creating what today is known as ‘Volcano Arenal’. Area of El Silencio Reserve and La Fortuna are both great oversea adventure travel destinations and you will be amazed by the friendly greeting you will be given there.
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