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Costa Rica – The Latin American Beauty!

Written by Kalyna Kapur

Topic: TravelPublished January 6, 2020
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Costa Rica has been attracting tourists because of its unique wildlife, volcanoes, cloud forests, and beaches. It is truly a wonderland that is appealing to both backpackers and surfers as well as birdwatchers. With a lot of attractions that costa Rica is gifted with, it can be a challenging task for the travelers to choose their destinations. Here are some of the top-rated Costa Rica attractions. 1) ARENAL VOLCANO (VOLCANO ARENAL) • For travelers looking for a real volcano that is safe enough to visit, the Arenal volcano is the best choice. • The Arenal Volcano National Park is amongst the top volcano viewing areas in the country. • The Arenal volcano, which has the reach of 1,633 meters, is the main attraction of this park. • It is surrounded by rivers, lakes, and mountains, which make this area one of the best to be explored by the adventure-loving tourists. • This park has approximately half of all Costa Rican amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. • Hence this cost Rica attraction is known for its wide range of biodiversity. 2) MONTEVERDE AND THE CLOUD FORESTS • The cloud forests are the ecotourism destinations of Costa Rica. • For nature-loving souls who love to see unique plants, this is a must-visit place. • The unique habitats of this place are sustained by the moisture provided by the clouds, which are found only there. • Many tourists visit this place for birdwatching. • The Santa Elena and Monteverde cloud forests are known for sustaining all kinds of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, from pumas and jaguars to monkeys and frogs. • These two tourist centers also have many restaurants, artist galleries, and accommodation. The best ways to see a forest are organized hikes. 3) TAMARINDO • It was once a fishing village and now has become a tourist attraction which is known for beaching and surfing. • This places all kinds of tourist amenities such as great food and accommodations, etc. • Spread along Tamarindo beach, this town is known for surfing along with areas for experienced surfers as well as learners. • It is also well-known for many eco-friendly adventures such as diving, snorkeling, turtle watching, and zip-lining. • Playa Grande, which is one of the most important nesting grounds for leatherback turtles, is situated nearby Tamarindo. 4) TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK • This area offers something different from all other Costa Rica attractions. • It is the wettest area in the country and can only be accessed by plane or a boat. • This place is known for turtle watching as it is an important breeding ground for green sea turtle. 5) TERRITORIO DE ZAGUATES • This is a doggy paradise located on a beautiful mountain. • It has reached legendary status among the kind-hearted visitors, especially animal lovers. • This place was set up to help the stray dogs as costa Rica had the problem of stray dogs. • This dog sanctuary is also known as the land of thousand strays. It is home to 1300 dogs and the largest no-kill facility in costa Rica. • This one stands out from all other Costa Rica attractions.

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