Lose yourself in Costa Rica
The Central American country is a true Eden that tucks away mysterious volcanoes, wild beaches and rainforests. A destination with lush greenery that invites you to submerge yourself in nature, a complete healing balm for both your body and mind.
All of us are still licking our wounds caused by one of the harshest pandemics in the history of Mankind. Fear, distancing from loved ones and frustrated plans; it is time to leave the dark tunnel behind and opt for plans that help us to make both our mind and our body healthy again. One of these plans, without any doubt, is the recovering of a long-missed pleasure, that of travelling. And if you choose a destination that submerges you in a world of lush nature that relaxes your senses and that at the same time, is one of the countries in the world with the least incidence of Covid-19 since the appearance of the virus, the proposal becomes unbeatable. This green, Covid-free paradise exists and it is called Costa Rica. Highly popular amongst lovers of eco-tourism, wildlife and open air adventure sports for many years, the country of the ‘ticos’ has become even more attractive in recent times.
The months from December to April are the most recommended for travelling around the country, as this is the end of the rainy season that makes the routes muddy and access to many of the natural parks becomes difficult. Whenever you travel, the ideal way is to hire an SUV or jeep so that you will be fully independent to move around. Along the route, you cannot miss natural marvels such as the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or the Manuel Antonio National Park, as well as towns as special as Cahuita and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, with their completely Caribbean atmosphere. Before starting the route, it is worth spending a few days in the capital city, San José. To visit the Museo del Jade and of Pre-Columbian History, with a collection of around 7,000 objects and the Central Market, a real hotbed of gastronomic proposals to steep yourself in the city’s atmosphere.
Unique experiences
One of the essential adventures that must be experienced in the ‘Pure Vida’ or ‘Pure Life’ country involves crossing the amazing structures of its hanging bridges, long catwalks that allow the jungle to be traversed from the heights. There are many to choose from, suitable for all ages, but if you have to choose just one, perhaps the most impressive ones are those in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Those who are looking for more adrenaline-packed plans can choose rappelling down from the top of a tree or a waterfall, or through the canopy, travelling along steel wires hanging between platforms located in the tree tops.
Bathed by the Pacific and the Caribbean Oceans, the country is also a true paradise for surf-lovers. On both coasts there are many towns filled with surfing atmosphere, relaxed and full of businesses hiring out bicycles and surf boards, as well as a lively nightlife.
The animal world
If there is a name that no other country can take from Costa Rica it is that of being the best country in the world for watching the wildlife. Toucans, raccoons, jaguars, sloths, pumas and coatis; wherever you go, visitors will find all kinds of animals around them; after all, it has over 500,000 species, 6% of the world’s fauna.
The Tortuguero National Park, on the Caribbean coast is one of the most popular for turtle-watching. Several species such as green, leatherback, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles come here to nest and to spawn, making it into a unique natural spectacle. On the other hand, the Tarcoles River is the destination for those who want to see crocodiles, as it has over 2,000. At the point where it passes through Corcovado they can be seen very close up and their enormous size, reaching up to 5 metres in length, is surprising. The bravest can dive in the waters of Punta Gorda, Islas Murcielago or Isla Tortuga to discover their colourful marine wildlife, including the impressive bull sharks.
