It's truly remarkable how much this small Central American country packs in, from shimmering beaches to live volcanoes to mysterious cloud forests. Despite pockets of overdevelopment, it's still an eco-tourism wonder. As they say in CR, "pura vida!"
12 Terrific Eco/Adventure Experiences in Costa Rica
Matthew Paulsen Beginning in the 1990s, this small Central American country essentially pioneered the ecotourism boom that has spread across the globe. Besides its vaunted Pacific and Caribbean beaches, packed into just 19,730 square miles - a good bit smaller than West Virginia and a bit over twice the size of Wales - Costa Rica boasts 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges, eight biological reserves, and an additional slew of protected areas. And here are a dozen of its most prized eco…
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Touring the lush rainforest in the Canals of Tortuguero. Picture by MAWAMBA Lodge www.grupomawamba.com
While in Jaco visit us at the Hotel Catalina, right on the beach www.hotelcatalinacr.com
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Small hotels in Costa Rica, Small hotels are going beyond their duty, changing the way of service "Meaning".
Costa Rica is a wonderful place to come to especially to escape the cold winter weather!![](https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012283680?profile=original)
We are looking for place to spend Jan.-Feb. Expat community or typically local environment. Ideally, a property we can take care of in exchange for reduced rent, but all offers welcome.
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