The Beaches and Natural Beauty of Costa Rica are Stunning

Are you considering a beach vacation, but you’re sick of the same old same old? If you’ve done Florida to death and don’t care to see California, then you should think outside the box. Or at least outside the country.

You should visit Costa Rica and take advantage of its natural beauty and outdoor adventures. This gem of a country in Central America is teeming with wildlife, biodiversity, fantastic coffee, breathtaking beaches, and other great experiences that may lead you to go for a real estate investment Costa Rica. Below are the top six activities you don’t want to miss during your visit to Costa Rica.

Lava Tour

Costa Rica is rich with volcanic sites to visit. The country has over 60 volcanoes, most of which are dormant. But six are still active if you’re feeling brave! This means that the land is rich in minerals and has plenty of hot springs, which is great if you like spa activity with mineral water and facials made with local clay masks.

You can visit volcanic mountains such as the Arenal Volcano, Poás Volcano in the Central Valley, and the Ricon de la Vieja Volcano, which is in the Guanacaste region. The Ricon de la Vieja Volcano has hot springs, mud pools, and waterfalls you can indulge in. You can also find a national park in this region very close to the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is a must while you’re in Costa Rica. You can explore Costa Rica’s valleys, mountains, beaches, waterfalls, and all kinds of beautiful green and blue scenery on horseback.

Some places to look into for that are Centaura, Horse Trek Monteverde, Brisas del Nara, Rancho Tropical, and Pura Aventura in Guanacaste. Pura Aventura is a private farm that’s ideal for viewing the countryside.

Hunt for Hummingbirds

Costa Rica is home to dozens of species of hummingbirds. You can find over 50 different kinds of these extraordinary birds during your stay in Costa Rica. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise.

Tortuguero Canals

Part of the wildlife in Costa Rica include the turtles. You can find them at the Tortuguero Canals and National Park along the Costa Rica coast with a boat trip. There is a riverboat tour as well as a self-guided tour at the Tortuguero National Park. Either way, you should come and visit these wondrous creatures.

Snorkeling

Your Costa Rica vacation won’t be complete without a dive into the ocean. Costa Rica boasts vast biodiversity on both land and sea. Go diving and see the coral reefs, volcanic rocks in the water below, and shark caves. Isla del Coco is a beautiful marine park to go snorkeling in. Islas Muricielagos (Bat Islands) is also beautiful and teeming with underwater creatures like the bull shark, manta rays, turtles, and all kinds of fish. You might even spot a dolphin or whale during your snorkeling trip here.

Coffee Tour

Coffee tours are a must during your trip to Costa Rica. With all the volcanic minerals in the soil, you get some of the best coffee in the world from Costa Rica. You can stay in the Guanacaste region at a place like the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica or the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo and easily visit some of the best local coffee tours.

The Espiritu Santo coffee tour visits multiple coffee plantations in Monteverde, Guanacaste, and the Arenales to give you complete Costa Rican coffee experience. Even if you’re not a daily coffee drinker, you’ll regret not trying some of the best coffee in the world!

These are just a few options you have while on your Costa Rican adventure. In a country so full of wildlife on both land and sea, you’ll have plenty to do during your trip. Whether it is an outdoor adventure on horseback looking for sea turtles, hummingbirds, and coffee, or a deep dive in the blue sea to see sharks, whales, and coral reefs, Costa Rica has what you want.