There are plenty of travelers who have come and gone to Costa Rica but do not know its exact location because when they are there, they are overwhelmed by its beauty.

The name speaks for itself as Costa Rica is one of the more established areas in Central America. In Costa Rica, tourism has shot up tremendously and for their government, having programs that safeguard their natural resources is really amazing. According to a lot of charts, this is the greenest planet in the world.

When it comes to this country, not only is the location really amazing but the culture is truly overwhelming too. All sorts of entertainment line the streets as the day draws to a close. Because of the vastness of offerings from this country, it is no wonder that more and more people make it a point to visit this destination.

A number of travelers that go to this part of the world do so to marvel in their wonderful beaches. The Dominical Beach located in the southern part of the country is clearly one of the biggest and most well-known surfing destinations in the country. It also has an amazing nightlife scene that never fails to attract tourists seeking some fun time under the romantic Central American moon.

Jacò Beach is another party beach destination with bars and casinos that stay open until early morning the next day. The entire town of Jacò is known by locals and expats as the â??party beach cityâ??. Aside from relaxing under the sun, you can go for a swim, surf, shop, and dine in the different restaurants that can be found in Jacò.

Here, serenity can be enjoyed with ease and this is if you visit Playa Grande. The daily hustle and bustle might be too much to take and if this is something that you are experiencing, this white sand beach can give you that R&R that you are craving. Every year, turtles come to Playa Grande to nest and this is another attraction.

Rafting is one of the many popular activities for those who are a bit more adventurous than others. The river count here is very high indeed and this is why rafting is such an excellent sport to try out here. The most popular rafting destinations are Turrialba, Sarapiqui River and Toro River.

Fishing is another exciting water sport. Other travelers may also enjoy surfing, river tours, and diving, among others. In this case, such plans are only the ones involving water.

You can join a biking trip when you visit this country and you will have the chance to bike through mountains and volcanoes. If possible, you can go through one of the dirt paths leading to the Turrialba Volcano foothills. One other spectacular path will take you to Lake Arenal.

If you happen to find yourself in Costa Rica, you will surely have a lot of things to engage in. When it comes to this, spend more than a week in the country. To reach this paradise-nation from the United States, there are several direct flights from Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Chicago, as there are also directly flights from the major cities around the world.