Archive for the ‘Costa Rica’

  • Corcovado National Park: Rich in Flora and Fauna Corcovado National Park: Rich in Flora and Fauna
    The Corcovado National Park offers breathtaking wildlife viewing opportunities to the tourists who throng here from all over the world. The Corcovado National Park is located on the Osa Peninsula, which is in Costa Rica. The park lies at far remote in the national park system. It was established on 24 October 1975 and offers spectacular landscape along with flora and fauna. At Costa Rica, you will get all the four types of monkey’s species, which are Mantled Howler, Squirrel Monkey, Spider Monkey and White-faced Capuchin. These monkeys could be found in a large number throughout the park. Besides this, two crocodilians – large American Crocodile and small Spectacled Caiman could also be found at this site. The Corcovado National Park is  [...]
    March 2nd, 2010
  • The Splendor of San José The Splendor of San José
    San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is situated in the country’s Central valley. It serves as the hub for political and economic decisions. It serves as a connecting point to various destinations within Costa Rica. The laid-back attitude of the people contrasts well with the hustle and bustle of city events. Walking tours are famous in the city. Some of the hotspots of the city include the National Theater, the cathedral, Gold Museum, Jade Museum, and National Museum. The Simon Bolivar Zoo has diverse species of animals. The rainforests that lie outside the capital abounds in different animal species. The city is a haven for shopping and gives travelers the opportunity to tickle their taste buds. The true spirit of San José is seen in public  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010
  • The Beauty and Heritage of Costa Rica The Beauty and Heritage of Costa Rica
    Costa Rica, though small in size, is a dream-come-true for every traveler. The white sand beaches offer great opportunities for surfing and scuba diving. Also abundant in number are active volcanoes and humungous rain forests. The country promotes eco-tourism. If you want to travel within the country, there are several options. Car rentals and public buses are the most common. Air travel is also popular. The hospitality of the local people makes travel fun and safe. Most of the mountain ranges in the country are volcanic and can be easily accessed. The province of Cartago – near San José – comprises of Irazú volcano that erupted in the 1960s. The volcano of Poás, located in Alajuela, is home to the largest crater in the world. The northwest  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010