Top 10 - Best Things To Do In Costa Rica

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Top 10 - Best Things To Do In Costa Rica

OK, so you're in Costa Rica. Now what? Well, I'm sure you've got your tours and hotels all figured out, which is great! However before you get back on that plane you've gotta do this!

1. Canopy Tours -This activity is truly unique in Costa Rica, where else you can fly through the sky getting great canopy views? Very few countries give that opportunity.

2. Volcanoes - After living here for almost six years and I have to say that seeing an active volcano or even a dormant one is still an incredible wonder to me. Costa Rica has 112 and you gotta check at least one out!

3. Local Cuisine - Sure vacations are all about indulging in great restaurants and great food. And I'm sure the fright of eating at a not so-respectable restaurant wins over the adventurous side of many travelers. And my advice to this is: take a risk, go LOCAL. Trust me, if you don't eat at a local soda (restaurant) you really haven't lived. They are cute, simple, full of fresh ingredients and almost always delicious.

4. Public Transportation - I am a huge fan of local transportation. Where else can you see hurried business people, women with five kids and baskets filled with live chickens and produce, and working men with machetes all in the same spot at one time. So get on board and get a glimpse at local life from every aspect.

5. Beach Bumming - Did you know that there are over 800 miles of beautiful coastline in Costa Rica. If you don't make it to one of the beaches either on the Pacific side or the Caribbean you are really missing out!

6. Butterflies - Butterflies have a great rep in Costa Rica. And they should! There are over 1000 different species and you can see them first hand in any one of the numerous butterfly gardens found all over the country.

7. The Children's Museum - I know, this doesn't look like something that belongs on this list. But they have exhibits that will entertain everyone from two years old to 102! Let me tell you, every time I go to this museum, in San Jose, I am more and more impressed with it and my son loves it!

8. National Parks - Costa Rica has over 25% protected land, more than any other country in the world. It is filled with National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, Biological Preserves and a lot more. Take a tour full of tropical flora and, at-most-times friendly, fauna!

9. Water Sports - Check out what all the hype is about! With so much water flowing around and through the country it only makes sense to either hop on a surf board, jet ski, boat, kayak, raft or canoe. Believe me, you won't be disappointed.

10. Shopping - I bet you never thought that the coolest souvenirs can come from local supermarkets, hardware stores or shops that mainly cater to the locals. Yeah sure it's fun to hit some of the touristy shops, but if you visit the local specialty shops you will get the full experience and see what the locals are buying.

About the Author

Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, has been living in Central America - Costa Rica and Guatemala for over 10 years. She has traveled here extensively. Now loves organizing vacations to this amazing part of the world, having first hand experience of all the places with her family. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!