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Costa Rica is known for being an eco-friendly and sustainable destination. The things you can experience are unlimited! Of course, you are totally in your right to come just to lay down all day under the sun and sip a fresh Margarita or discover unknown beaches in order to find the perfect wave to catch but if you are an animal lover there are Animal Excursions you can experience here that you won't do...

Abundant tropical jungles, spectacular beaches, and a plethora of flora and fauna, Costa Rica is blessed by many different microclimates. The reason for its variety is the proximity to the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean as well as the mountain chains that separate them. If you are planning to travel from coast to coast or from the coast to the mountain, you'll experience different weathers so be sure to bring...

Costa Rica is known for its exquisite beaches, wondrous volcanoes, and unique biodiversity. But there is much more! Costa Rica is a cultural destination of note, meaning there are loads of things about it that are absolutely mind-blowing. These are our top Costa Rican interesting facts. 1- Costa Rica is home to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity The country's territory takes up only 0.03% of the...

Among the memorable experiences of exploring Costa Rica are encounters with birds that possess stunning colors and a repertoire of the most beautiful, and sometimes bizarre, sounds in the world. This tiny country (the size of West Virginia) has 922 species of birds! If you consider that all of North America has 914 species (Canada, U.S.A., and Mexico), you are clearly overwhelmed by the abundance of...

There are butterflies everywhere in Costa Rica. This abundance and diversity bring extra life and beauty to the country's forests and gardens. And Guanacaste is no exception. That's why you won't certainly be disappointed when you'll visit our beach towns! Butterflies and moths are essential to plants because of their role as flower pollinators. The National Biodiversity Institute (INBIO) has estimated...