- Costa Rica is a topographically diverse country.Costa Rica Countryside image by oddzen89 from Fotolia.com
Guided tours are a perfect way to explore Costa Rica. The country is small but rich and diverse in its ecosystem, beaches, topography, rain forests and culture. At only 170 miles wide at its narrowest point, Costa Rica is an easy country to explore. The country's east coast, like much of the Caribbean, boasts soft white beaches. In the northwest, the country's coastline is flat, but rises into rugged and dramatic cliffs in the south. Between the two coasts lie rain forests, active volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, friendly natives and much more.
Costa Rica fought hard against land-clearing in the 1980's and today pays farmers "not to clear land, but to manage and conserve its vital ecosystem," according to Conservation International. Today it offers many traditional and ecotourism touring companies. - EcoVacations is dedicated to providing an experience in Costa Rica that allows visitors to "enjoy its awe-inspiring tropical landscape as well as its people." You can join a tour with an existing group, or develop your own tour with a group of friends. EcoVacations features tours on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and also runs the Punta Mona Center for sustainable living and education.
EcoVacations
600 Louis Dr. Suite 203
Warminster, PA 18974
800-551-7887
costaricanadventures.com - Costa Rica Expeditions was named a Conde Nast Top 135 travel specialist. One of its best features is that it enables you to specify desired activity levels, destinations, special events, interests and limitations. Then it makes personalized tour recommendations in Costa Rica based on your input.
Costa Rica Expeditions
Calle Central & Avenida 03
San Jose, Costa Rica
506-2521-6099
costaricaexpeditions.com - Caravan is one of the oldest tour companies in Costa Rica. A value-tour provider, the company offers a fast-moving, ten-day tour of major features of the country. The tour begins in the bustling city of San Jose on day one, takes travelers through the Monteverde cloud forests to the popular Baldy hot springs, and ends with Tortuguero park cruises.
Caravan Tours
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-321-9800
caravan.com - Doing Costa Rica on a budget, or eager to do your own planning? Costa Rica "ticos" or natives are extremely friendly and welcoming to foreign travelers. The countryside is safe and has very low crime compared to other Central American countries. If you have the gumption, organize your tour yourself. The "Tico Travel" website is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to do this.
Tico Travel
161 East Commercial Boulevard
Fourt Lauderdale, FL 33334
954-493-8426
ticotravel.com
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