The fact that more than one million tourists visit Costa Rica each year does not happen by chance. T Located in Central America, it is an oasis where life seems to have formed it s roots. Covering only 0.03% of the surface of our planet, amazingly, Costa Rica still has approximately 6% of the world’s bio diversity. In addition, Costa Rica is characterized by an impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels and efficient infrastructure and services. All these characteristics you can find in a territory of only 51 thousand square kilometres, surrounded by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and only three to four hours away from each other by land or 45 minutes by air.

If you travel throughout the provinces of Costa Rica, it’s easy to notice that, unlike other places, there are fields with many variations in their landscape and climate This country is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world and is divided into 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves and a series of protected areas that captivate eco-lovers. The variety of activities includes horseback riding, hiking mountainous paths in the cloud forests, and guided bird-watching tours.

One of Costa Rica’s famous attractions is the abundance of fishing both the east and west coasts. On the west it is not only famous for hectic Sailfish fishing but also for the tough fighters of the sea, those Rooster fish. On the east coast, estuaries and rivers are famous for their Tarpon nurseries that offer, at certain times of the year, the chance to catch monstrous Tarpon. With all the fishing and other activities, the most challenging activity will be choosing what to do!

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