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Costa Rica Beautiful Beaches

Over the past decade, the reputation of Costa Rica as a tourist destination has grown leaps and bounds. Good places to visit are San Jose and Tamarindo.

Costa Rica

Located in Central America, Costa Rica is a country that has much to offer. The country is unique because Coastal areas have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, while a few hours, you can find ways of high mountains with volcanoes, rivers blank and excellence hock rafting rainforest in the art. Costa Rica is a hot bed of ecosystems and not even try to describe it. It Just take some pictures on the net and you have the idea.

The locals, Ticos are very friendly and you will find more than a few expats who populate country. Without an army, Costa Rica has invested heavily in education and has the highest literacy rates in the Americas. Yes, the rate is than the United States.

San Jose

San Jose is really the only big city in Costa Rica. Located in the center of the country, the city has had a stroke in recent years during the earthquake. You'll understand when you visit. The city is surrounded by mountain ranges populated by a series volcanoes. Sometimes, this combination of geography leads a good shaking.

For a city in Central America San Jose is surprisingly organized and lively. You can spend an afternoon in the cafes or just walking. The crime is not a big problem. Little to do for himself, but where most international flights land. Around the country, you can expect to pass through San Jose a couple of times, so enjoy.

Tamarind

Not long ago, Tamarindo was a quiet beach community on the west coast of Costa Rica. Over the past 15 years, the town became a hot spot for expatriates with accompanying development not far away. Although some of the luster is gone, Tamarindo is still worth a visit if for no other reason than to compare it with the rest of Costa Rica.

Tamarindo is as good a place as any to experience Costa Rica beaches if you need a little civilization. The beaches are clean and quiet, but lined with cafes, restaurants and hotels. The water is warm and good surfing can be in certain places. In the north, once you can see rare sea turtles nest on beaches at night. Unfortunately, turtle watching has become a rage who can stand with a large number of people. There is certainly a sense for voyeurism and can not help but feel sorry for the turtles.

If you've never been to Tamarindo, you'll love. If you've visited in the past, you may be disappointed by the development.

Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com – makers of travel journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more articles about Costa Rica Travel and Adventure Travel.

I book a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica, where are you?

I would like to see the volcanoes, beaches and rainforests. of May 31 is also planning a stop in Nosara

I was in Costa Rica last year and before that I did not call a site professional society that I help with all recommendations to visit different places. I was two weeks and visited places following: San Jose (the capital) for a night. First visit Arenal Volcano Area / Rainforest, Arenal on the way I stopped at La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano another name, you can also make the canopy, hanging bridges, hiking trails, etc. Then we move to the province of Guanacaste, Tamarindo has zone is three hours from Nosara. Nearby, you can go to the following ranges: Playa Grande, Junquilla Beach Junquillal Playa, Playa Conchal, etc. The beaches are incredible, beautiful and impressive. Then we flew to the Tortuguero area, where you can find amazing canals, beaches and rainforests. At the end of another night in San Jose, with everything I say, you'll be surrounded by beautiful views of Costa Rica.

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