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Top 4 Things to Do and See in Costa Rica

Apr 11, 2017

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TOP 4 THINGS TO DO ANDSEE IN COSTA RICA

by Mickael Marsali

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With the winter quicklyapproaching, many people are

looking to escape the cold. Thereare a number of tropical

paradises where one can travel todo this, but Costa Rica is one of

the best.

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In fact, U.S News ranksCosta Rica the number 1winter vacation spot. Ifyou want to enjoy warm

weather, beautifulbeaches and amazing

wildlife, you’ll want tohead to Costa Rica this

winter.

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Here are a few ofthe best

attractions inCosta Rica:

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NicoyaPeninsula

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With its stunning beach-centrictowns and dense forests, NicoyaPeninsula’s 80-mile shoreline is

a must-visit.

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The peninsula’s western edgeis lined with the powdery

sands of Nosara Beach, whilethe area east of the coastline

has fishing and cattle-ranching communities.

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A number of restaurants andhotels have popped up on the

coast after a rise in tourism thatstarted in the 1970s.

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Whether you’re a surfer or youjust love the beach, you’ll want

to take in Nosara Beach’scolorful fish, awe-inspiring

sunsets and turquoise waters.

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If you’re going to take a walk onthe beach, sunset is the ideal

time, as there is minimal shadeand the coast can get very hot

during the day.

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San José

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Costa Rica’s bustling capital ofSan José is most likely the firstplace you’ll want to go before

exploring the rest of Costa Rica.

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Roam through theinterconnected districts, calledbarrios, and take in the sights oftall apartment buildings, offices

and museums.

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You may also want to headdowntown to explore the Pre-

Colombian Gold Museum and theJade Museum.

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At both of the these museums,you’ll be able to see rare and

beautiful pre-Colombianartifacts.

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Guanacaste

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Unlike the misty rainforestsfound in other parts of the

country, Guanacaste is knownfor its dry, sunny savannas.

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Look to the east and you’ll beable to see stunning volcanoesthat make up the Cordillera de

Guanacaste.

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Often referred to as Costa Rica’s“Gold Coast”, Guanacaste has

beautiful secluded beaches thatare perfect for relaxing.

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The coast extends all the way tothe Nicaraguan border and

features white sands, remotefishing villages and a number of

hotels.

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One of the best attractions inGuanacaste is Rincón de la ViejaNational Park with its beautiful

waterfalls and hot springs.

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ArenalVolcano

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Standing at more than 5,000feet high, Arenal Volcano is one

of the world’s most activevolcanoes.

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The volcano was dormant for anumber of years until it became

active again on July 29, 1968,creating a thunderous

earthquake and an explosion oflava that wiped out three

villages.

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The volcano reentered a non-active state in 2010, but

travelers still look at the volcanofrom an observatory.

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At the Arenal ObservatoryLodge, tourists can see the

beautiful volcano from an idealviewing spot.

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The best time to see Arenal isbetween February and April, as

it is often covered by a thicklayer of fog during other parts of

the year.

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There are so many incrediblesights in Costa Rica that it’s hardto see them all during a vacation.

But perhaps this can be yourexcuse to say a little longer. If

you want to travel to a beautifuldestination and stay away fromthe cold of winter, Costa Rica is

the place to go.