Navtej Kohli says Costa Rica is known as the Switzerland of South America. A serene, peaceful and relaxing retreat, Costa Rica may seem a little dreary to some, but the beauty and life that flourishes in its lush green valleys makes a visit to this place more than worthwhile, says Navtej Kohli. The country gained independence from Spain on September 15, 1821 and since then had operated independently from the Capitania General of Guatemala for a while.
Navtej Kohli, an avid traveler shares the top attractions in Costa Rica:
White water rafting at Turrialba: Enjoy the breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s rural countryside in Turrialba, a captivating small town nestled in the lush and beautiful Central Valley in Cartago province. A famous white water rafting hotspot and base camp, this town is situated 53 km east of San Jose. While here, travelers can also visit the pre-Columbian ruins at Guayabo, or the Parque Nacional Volcan Turrialba.
Surfing on the Nicoya Peninsula: One of the Costa Rica’s most popular beach destinations, Nicoya Peninsula is situated on the pacific coast of country. Dissected from the mainland by the Gulf of Nicoya and the Tempisque estuary, the Nicoya Peninsula boasts of innumerable splendid beaches with beautiful coastline, deserted beaches and little villages each with its own unique charm.
Nicoya Peninsula is famous for water sports like surfing, fishing, snorkeling and diving.
Rincón de la Vieja national park: Famous for riding and volcanoes, this national park is a still relatively unexplored treasure of the Costa Rica’s natural beauty. It is known for the active Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, an andesitic stratovolcano, one of 5 volcanos in the Cordillera de Guanacaste(Guanacaste Mountain Range) and the highest peak of Rincon de la Vieja, which is 1916 meters above sea level.
The Monteverde cloud forest: Monteverde is a Spanish word, which means "green mountain". Touted as one of the most dramatic and famous tourist places in Costa Rica, Monteverde is popular for its Cloud Forest Reserve. A paradise for nature-lovers and birders, this vast forest reserve is one of the most impressive wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. Also, it is a home to more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals. Besides this, there are also 30 species of hummingbirds
And lastly, if you are visiting Costa Rica somewhere in May, so not forget to watch the arrival of the Olive Ridley sea turtles on the beaches of the pacific coast.
Navtej Kohli advises travelers to begin their tour from San José. There are many tour operators offering cheap packages extending over 10 to 15 days.
Souvenir to buy? Costa Rica is famous for its coffee, which is rated as one of the best in the world.
What to say? Costa Ricans don’t say hola(hello), they say “Pura vida”(pure life).
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