10 Reasons to Vacation in Costa Rica

Nestled in the heart of Central America, there’s a popular travel destination that’s attracting tourists from around the world and it’s becoming one of the tourism hotspots. As its popularity continues to blossom, you should head to Costa Rica before the inexpensive beachside motels and cheap eateries are taken over by giant resorts and restaurant chains.

10 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica

1. Price: For now, Costa Rica is still one of the few safe, friendly and affordable Latin American travel destinations. Experts agree that with the increased tourism, prices won’t stay low forever. Cheap Costa Rica vacations are not unheard as the country is relatively inexpensive as far as exotic travel destinations go. Take advantage of that fact before its too late! You may even find great all-inclusive vacation adventure packages at resorts, as well as affordable luxury vacation rentals.
2. Activities: Be it sunning at the beach or site seeing, it’s easy to stay busy in Costa Rica. The tourist hot spots offer a wide-ranging list of activities.
3. Fun & Adventure: Costa Rica surf vacations are popular, as are jungle trekking. While some people prefer the traditional Creole culture and mellower nights of the Caribbean side, others love riding waves and partying until the sun comes up on the Pacific side. With lush jungles and sandy beaches, the list of activities is endless.
4. Nightlife: Imperial beer is the most common brew found in Costa Rica and rum is the most common liquor. Combine these popular drinks with the wild west coast attitude or the more mild Caribbean culture, every night can be as action-packed or relaxing as desired. Come with your single friends!
5. Family: There are many Costa Rica family vacation opportunities so bring the kids and have a blast!
6. Monkeys & Wildlife: There’s nothing quite like waking to the sounds of crashing waves and howler monkeys announcing the rising sun. Tourists can spot sloths slipping through the trees, alongside colorful birds and exotic insects. There are tree frogs, leopards, primates and a mind-boggling array of underwater creatures that spark the imagination.
7. Two-Season Weather: Because Costa Rica sits just north of the equator, the country only has two seasons: wet and dry.  Generally there is very little rain between late December and April, but tourists shouldn’t shy from wet season as they can almost always guarantee several hours of sunshine everyday!
8. Lush Vegetation: From the giant leaves and twisted trees to the colorful flowers and dangling vines, there is seemingly no limit to the lush vegetation throughout Costa Rica. Tourists can partake in jungle and canopy tours, walking along hanging bridges in the treetops or immaculate rainforest trails.
9. Novelty: Costa Rica is slowly getting discovered and you can be one of the early adopters who can show off where you’ve been!
10. Safety: While parts of San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital, can be a bit gritty, the country remains a safe place to visit. Full of friendly people, there is almost always somebody willing to help tourists find their way and violent crime is extremely rare. There are also plenty of first-class hospitals.