Costa Rica is considered by many to be the most beautiful country in the world. This amazing and small country has many picturesque landscapes, waterfalls, beaches, as well as natural monuments, parks and caves. Thanks to its unique nature, Costa Rica is a great destination for ecotourism, which has recently become more and more popular. Plus, the country has a warm climate: average annual temperatures range from + 23 ° C to + 25 ° C.
Cities
The capital of the country - San Jose is surrounded by mountains and valleys. The bustling and vibrant city is very friendly to tourists, the population is friendly and hospitable. The city presents architecture of many styles and times, but there are much fewer modern buildings here.
Where to go in San Jose:
- National Museum, where you can learn more about the country
- Culture square full of local artists and artisans and souvenir shopping
- Central market, which sells not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but also clothes and all kinds of jewelry
- Cathedral, where you can join the spiritual culture of Costa Rica
The second most important city in Costa Rica is Alajuela, where the active volcano Paos is located, and there are also many farms where incredibly beautiful butterflies of all kinds are bred.
But for coffee you need to go to the province of Cartago, because it is there that the plantations of green coffee and sugar cane are spread.
Volcanoes
There are active volcanoes in the country. The highest volcano, Irasu, is 3423 meters high.
Another volcano, perhaps the most famous volcano in Costa Rica, the Arenal is the most favorite place among tourists. At night it illuminates the area around it, but during the day, unfortunately, it is hidden by clouds.
Among the dormant volcanoes, the Paos volcano is considered the most beautiful. In its cooled crater, there is an azure lake of incredible beauty that attracts tourists. However, in order to enjoy the view of the volcano and its lake, you will have to get to the place early in the morning, as otherwise the fog will prevent you from doing it.
Uninhabited islands
Not far from Costa Rica, there is a tiny Cocos island with an area of less than 30 square meters. Despite its small size, the island is a diving center, as thousands of tourists come here to dive into the ocean depths. Perhaps this island was the prototype for the very island where the famous literary hero Robinson Crusoe settled.
There is also a legend that a treasure was buried on the territory of the island, but no one ever found it.
Unfortunately, another uninhabited island, the island of Negritos, can only be reached by being a scientist, since there is a bird sanctuary on it. However, the birds are clearly visible from a distance, for example, from a boat.
So, for those wishing to find themselves in paradise and get acquainted with the exotic, amazing flora and fauna and incredible landscapes, Costa Rica is the ideal place.
