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Costa Rica Travel - Fun, Solitude & Coffee by Roddy Freeman
Costa Rica has really jumped onto the radar over the
past several years. The quiet little Caribbean island has become a
magnet for U.S. vacation homebuyers and real estate investors. Maybe
that's what has propelled Costa Rica to become a sought-after vacation
destination.
Ticos, the name Costa Ricans give themselves, like being in a small
country that is pretty much under the radar. The island's first settlers
were hard-working farmers who shied away from the glitter found
elsewhere in Latin America. Streets and sidewalks in Costa Rica appear a
little narrower, and doorways and beds are a bit shorter. In fact, Costa
Rica's people love the phrase, "Mi pais muy chiquitico," which means "My
tiny little country."
Coffee seems to take precedence over everything here. The product has
been woven into the fabric of Costa Rica since the enormous influence of
the coffee barons in the nineteenth century. The island's economists
keep a constant eye on coffee prices. Even kids get into the act,
helping with the harvest.
Ironically, it's hard to find a good cup of coffee in Costa Rica. It's
just a fact of business that the superior product gets exported.
Visitors who want a quality cup of coffee can get it at fine restaurants
and upscale hotels, as well as in packaged form at gift shops.
Costa Rica is the right place for people looking for scenic beaches.
Most of the coast is lined with beaches, and they're all public by law.
But the beaches here are not the stereotypical Caribbean beaches with
sparkling white strands. The sand is dark, originating from volcanoes,
and the water is not crystal-blue and tends to be rough.
Malpais on the central Pacific coast is one of my favorite beaches. If
you like peace and quiet, and a perfect place for beach combing and
sunning, you'll agree. But, be careful maneuvering the steep gravel road
to the beach. Punta Uva, on the Carribean side, is Costa Rica's most
pristine beach. It's isolated and quite a long way from town. Dominical
on the south Pacific coast is a great beach in a terrific beach town.
Costa Rica is one of the world's best surfing destinations. The island's
warm water, year-round waves and two coasts combine for a veritable
surfer's paradise. Many of the surfers here are hardcore, as evidenced
by the boards that they carry from the airport. Yet the beaches, which
are not overcrowded, have plenty of room for the not so experienced.
Tamarindo, a surfing town on the north coast, is a good place for
beginners.
Moreover, experts don't have to go far; the stretches of shoreline north
to Playa Grande and south to Playa Negra satisfy their needs. Other
prime spots are Jaco off the central Pacific, for those who like to surf
and party, and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the Caribbean side, for
experts who can handle the world's toughest waves.
No matter the reason for their Costa Rican vacation, most visitors are
overwhelmed by the beauty of the rain forests. The best way to
experience them is with a guide, for reasons of safety and information.
These jungle masters are especially adept at spotting little sloths that
hang from branches. Costa Rican vacations are simple and fun to book on
the Internet.
Roddy Freeman
is a travel expert and writer. He has visited all 50 U.S. states and
traveled extensively around the world. Roddy operates a travel business
in Atlanta. He also owns a website, which is a full-service booking
engine offering virtually every travel option at the lowest prices. The
website, GoRoddy.net, is a franchise of the #25 seller of travel in
North America.
THE LOCATION IS AWESOME BECAUSE...
Surrounding Bella Tierra Development Where Land is for Sale, you will
quickly realize how amazing the natural beauty and how diverse recreational
activities are! For instance, Samara Beach offers perfect surfing
conditions, romantic nightlife, sports fishing, diving, reef snorkeling,
swimming, wind surfing, horseback riding, golfing, as well as awesome
restaurants. So, come and enjoy Costa Rica's irresistible white sand beaches
lined with beautiful tropical coconut trees, and consider building a home in
Samara, Costa Rica. If you are interested, please contact Coldwell Banker
Samara and ask for Angelina (contact information is listed in the footer of
each Webpage).
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Samara, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica's Monarch Butterfly
Costa Rica's Red Eyed Frog
Monteverde's Hummingbird
Blue Jean Dart Frog with Tadpole
Costa Rica has the most exotic wildlife.
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