This state has wonderful attractions. Costa Rica is a place where there is always a large flow of tourists, although this country itself is not very large in size. Interesting is the beautiful square on which a large number of complexes of a natural nature are located.
About the center of the country
This is an amazing country where the place was found amazing vegetation, volcanoes, savannah, dense forests, picturesque mountain slopes, chic beaches, extensive plantations of coffee and bananas. It is not surprising, because the very name of the area in translation sounds "rich coast". There are many architectural monuments, settlements of the Indians, wonderful waterfalls, rivers and mountains.
The city where the most interesting, important sights are located is San Jose (Costa Rica). The capital, which was founded in 1737. It is located at an altitude of 1155 meters above sea level. The climate here is quite pleasant.
Nearby is the city of Alajuela, the second largest in the state, where there are farms for growing butterflies. In the building where there used to be a prison, Juan Santamaria was located - another interesting museum.
The natural attractions of Costa Rica are also no less interesting. For example, there is Poas, a volcano with a height of 2.7 km. There are always a lot of tourists. It is also interesting to visit the zoo and the El Bosque Encantado children's entertainment complex. Grecia is called the cleanest city in all of Latin America. There is a beautiful church in red. Sarchi produces handicrafts. In Heredia there is an opportunity to look at the walls of Fortin Fortress. Here you can learn a lot about coffee by going to the museum complex and the institute dedicated to this drink.
Wonderful nature
This attracts many people attractions. Costa Rica is the land where they are plentiful. A significant part of them can be seen in the provincial town of Cartago, which is located on the southeastern side of San Jose. There are beautiful green valleys on which coffee and reed grows. People began to live here in 1563. Until 1823, this settlement was the capital of the state. The Orosi Valley has beautiful vegetation where coffee is grown.
Museum exhibits dedicated to religious history and curious antiquities are located directly in the city. There is a church built in the first half of the 18th century. On the territory of Uharras, the ruins of the oldest shrine in the state have been preserved. Its creation dates from the period from 1681 to 1693.
Tourists, learning what to visit in Costa Rica, the list of attractions is quite impressive:
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It can be attributed to the center, in which the cultures of tropical flora in Turrialba are bred.
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Many are attracted by Irasa - an active volcano 3.4 km high, nearby is a picturesque park, as well as a monument to the archeology of Guayabo.
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Volcanoes Arenal and Paos.
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Antonio is a national park.
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Corcovado is a natural area for hiking.
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Tortuguero - the valley of rain forests.
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National Theater.
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Museums of pre-Colombian gold.
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Chirripo is a great place for hiking.
Impressive flora
In the northern part of the state, the situation is somewhat different. This is the territory of the tropical type plains. There is widespread vegetation that has a green color throughout the year. Tourists rarely come to see these sights.
Costa Rica is a region with wonderful natural conditions that have been preserved until today in an almost untouched state. It is interesting to get into the caves called Venado, the Caño Negro conservation area, in San Rafael to the waterfalls. There are forest camps for tourists in Sarapinka. On the territory of Kutris, archaeologists conduct research.
About people and the earth
In the east there are canals, mountain ranges - these are all wonderful sights. Costa Rica is a country that can amaze with its picturesqueness. The population here is characterized by identity. The language spoken by people is a cross between Spanish, Native American and English dialects.
It produces high-quality rice and excellent cocoa. Indigenous people are found on the territory of reservations in the forest. Tourists cannot get there. Nearby there is the city of Lemon, it is distinguished by unusual color. It is a little dirty and sometimes dangerous, but there are good bazaars, an ethnic museum complex. On October 12, a carnival celebration is held.
What to look for a tourist
It’s hard to decide what is the most famous landmark of Costa Rica. Many like the local chic beach open spaces with dark sands, nature reserves, wonderful parks, and picturesque coral reefs. People come here to surf.
In a park called Itoy-Serere there are many Indian reservations. On the Atlantic coast there is a collection of interesting channels. Precipitation is more than 5 thousand millimeters per year - an extremely large amount. It would not be too comfortable for a European to live here because of the abundant amount of moisture. However, fishing here is a sweet deal. Picturesque open spaces where various animals are found.
What items to visit
Amazing sights of Costa Rica are in the northwest. The climate is more mild, it does not rain so often. The government cares about the environment and does everything possible to preserve the pristine natural paradise here.
Tourism is also actively developing, technologies are being introduced that can be used to preserve nature. The local tourist complexes are numerous. An interesting place is the ecologically clean area of Kourou, as well as the whale bay, wonderful waterfalls near Montezuma. There is a nature reserve in which turtles living in the sea are guarded. Truly impressive Costa Rica. The sights here are striking in their beauty. These are bays, parks, an area called Golfito, where they trade, the town of Jaco, a complex dedicated to the forest fauna of Isla Bolaños.
The most attractive locality of the state is Liberia, which is also called the “white city”. Orosi, a national park 1.4 km above sea level, also attracts attention: there are mud volcanoes, the origin of hydrogen sulfide, Lake Arenal, which is often visited by windsurfing enthusiasts, a hot spring from Tabakon, wonderful waterfalls, and Monteverde protected areas, "Forest of Santa Elena", Carara, Manuel Antonio. The island of turtles is called Tortuga.
Active water recreation
As a rule, the admiration of tourists is the state of Costa Rica. Sights and outdoor activities help a person relax both emotionally, mentally, and physically. Surfers find the local coast excellent. They travel to Puerto Viejo and Lemon to conquer the waves. Other beaches are also popular. From July to August there are a lot of people.
Arenal - a lake perfect for windsurfing. It is located at an altitude of 1.7 km above sea level. Constant and strong winds blow here. It is best to visit here in April-December. You can swim underwater on local islands.
The rich flora and fauna in the depths of the waters can be seen in Ballen - a national reserve. Beautiful coral reefs in Bahia Draka and Cahuit. The coast, washed by the Pacific Ocean between Golfito and Papagayo Bay, is great for fishing for tuna or a sailboat. Such a catch can be called trophy. In rivers in the mountains you can catch trout.
