The Country of Costa Rica-and the Perfect Vacation

Costa Rica is regarded by many sightseers to be a great destination for a getaway. Based partly on the fact that it is located in the heart of the Western Hemisphere, it is quite a privileged territory. People who have visited Costa Rica say it is the best destination for a vacation to remember forever.

Thinking about its diverse landscapes and weather conditions, there is no doubt going to be a part of Costa Rica to to suit them. Costa Rica is also a territory of tranquility. Possessing the oldest political system in all of Central America, this country hasn’t had a defense force in many years.

Costa Rica has become an excellent destination for business; it has a market that has steadily grown in the last ten years. A short while ago Costa Rica signed the Free Trade Agreement with a number of other Spanish-speaking countries, not to mention the United States. Costa Rica has become the best destination for investment seekers and tourists alike. There are two international airports in the country, including one in Alajuela and a second airport in Liberia, this makes the country within reach for lots of tourists.

It doesn’t matter if you like trekking through the rainforests, surfing, diving, rafting or just a tranquil getaway in the mountains, Costa Rica has an attraction for many different people. There are tons of Costa Rican hotel rooms and even beach hotels all over the country and lots of discounts can be found to make your Costa Rica trip memorable.

Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde rainforest located in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a major tourist hotspot in the country and one that is visited mainly by ecotourists. The majority of the visitors to this Costa Rican rainforest are attracted to the area by the biodiversity of the various regions of the park.

Many indigenous artifacts have been discovered in the area, which suggests the forest was once inhabited by the Clovis Indians. During the first 20 or 30 years of the 1900's the rainforest was inhabited mostly by Creoles. These Creoles were living in the area and working in the nearby gold mines.

Monteverde was founded by a group of Quakers from the United States in the 1950's. These Quakers immigrated to Costa Rica due to the Korean War and the desire to live in a peaceful quiet area, where they could live off the land. Ever since this time, a national reserve was established there and has become a necessary tourist visit for foreigners and locals alike.

In the last few years, improvements in roads and infrastructure have made Monteverde rainforest one of the most visited tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Estimates say that over 250,000 tourists visit the park each year. Recently Costa Rica nominated Monteverde as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are many hotels in the nearby towns and camping is also available with reservations.