What makes Costa Rica such a famous tourist destination?

What makes Costa Rica such a famous tourist destination?

Costa Rica is a small country. But despite being small, it hosts a huge amount of flora and fauna. It has a large number of beaches and places which make this country a great tourist destination. Many foreigners are in love with the beauties of this country. We also have a culture which is unique and to be proud of.

Our country is a considerably small territory. This country still within the top 20 richest countries in biodiversity on Earth in terms of species density. It hosts a huge amount of flora and fauna. Costa Rica averages 234.8 plant species, 16.9 bird species and 4.6 mammal species. With only 51.100 km2 of total territory, Costa Rica has nearly half a million species, representing 4% of the planet´s expected biodiversity.

This country has many beautiful beaches which are of great tourist attraction. In Manuel Antonio National Park are some of the best beaches in the country. Sámara is located in the province of Guanacaste and is one of the most important tourist centers of the region, famous for its white sandy beaches, in addition it is a surf destination in this country. Puerto Viejo is another beautiful beach which is very visited by nationals and foreigners. One of the most visited beaches is Jaco beach. As it is a tourist attraction for people who surf.

Every adventurer and nature lover should take the opportunity to experience white water rafting in Costa Rica. The reason is simple: you will have not only world-class rapids, but also a stunning tropical landscape, where you can see a great variety of wildlife while running the tranquil stretches and getting ready for more action.

This country also has a unique culture. Their traditions are impressive, because we are a multiethnic country. Visitors can go to Guancaste and know the different typical customs and traditions that are made there. Or visit Limon and eat your typical dishes like rice and beans. This country has several volcanoes which are of great tourist interest as it is the Irazu, Poas, Rincon de la Vieja, Turrialba, Arenal. You can also visit Rio Celeste which is a place with rivers whose water is of lightblue color.

Costa Rica is a very privileged country because it does not have an army. It is considered as the main countries with the greatest biodiversity worldwide. Their traditions and customs are unique. Thanks to its attractive places it is considered a great tourist attraction. And this is of great importance, as we stand out as a beautiful and peaceful country.