Costa Rica Travel Brochure by Aurora_Rainbow
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Travel Guide to Costa Rica
http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/costa-rica -- Visit for more information on Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is considered the greenest country in the world and therefore this beautiful Latin American country with its diverse fauna, flora and landscapes is one of the most popular destinations for eco-tourists. The country was also the pioneer in eco-tourism and ranks 44th and second among Latin American countries according to 2011 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.
What to see / do
• Poas, Irazu & Arenal volcanoes
• La Amistad National Park
• Whale Marine National Park
• Helconia Island
• Canopy Tours
• Diving Safaris
Events
• Fiesta of the Diablos -- A scene of colorful wooden mask and costumes with crafts sales, dances and fireworks.
• International Arts Festival -- International theater, dance, concerts, exhibits.
• San José: Cattle Show with bullfights, rodeo and horse races etc.
• Limón Carnival: Week-long street dances, parades, concerts. It's Mardi Gras to a Caribbean beat
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Costa Rica has been called the Hawaii of Central America
Considering a romantic or family Costa Rica vacation? You're choosing one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Costa Rica has been called the Hawaii of Central America. A Costa Rica vacation is full of beauty, lush foliage, many wildlife surprises, incredible lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.
Activities on a Costa Rica vacation include bird and butterfly watching, surfing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, tree top (canopy) tours, four wheeling, snorkeling, shopping, hiking, river rafting, horse back riding and casinos. On a Costa Rica vacation you'll find pristine beaches, tropical jungles, clear blue skies, high mountain rain forest, and tropical sun. That's why Costa Rica was aptly named ‘rich coast’ by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Nature is Costa Rica's green card. Wildlife diversity and exceptional landscapes merge in a long list of untouched lands and protected areas that will get you involved in as many Costa Rica expedition activities and adventure sports as you can imagine.
Costa Rica is unusually blessed by the diversity of its butterflies. There exists about 20,000 butterfly species worldwide. Of these, about 1,000 or 5% can be found in Costa Rica.
With more than 850 species of birds, all found within a tight geographic area, Costa Rica offers birders of all levels of expertise an unrivaled bird watching experience. Birders out on the trail in Costa Rica's forests should keep an eye out for mixed flocks foraging on certain types of food, especially fruit, in the forest canopy.
Costa Rica is home to roughly 150 species of amphibians, some of which are extremely colorful and exotic. There are tree frogs, which spend their entire lives above the forest floor, breeding in the water of tank bromides or in holes in the trunks of trees. Others, like the poison-arrow frog, are exuberantly colored, ranging from bright red with blue or green legs to bright green with black markings. There are over 200 species of reptiles in Costa Rica. The 14 turtle species include both marine and freshwater varieties. The largest of the marine turtles are leather backs. Their shells are up to 5 feet and they weigh upwards of 800 pounds! Marine turtles climb up sandy beaches to lay their eggs, a spectacular sight because it happens en masse.
Costa Rica is home to over 9,000 identified species of vascular plants, including over 900 different species of trees. Costa Rica is home to some 1,500 species of orchids. From sub-alpine dwarf vegetation, rain forest flora from sea level to mangrove swamps and seasonal dry forest with its deciduous trees, there is an astounding range of floral habitats for a country so small.
The protection of Costa Rica's natural heritage is managed by the respective national parks and reserves. These areas protect many species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fresh and salt-water fish, and a vast number of identified vascular plants-representing 4% of the world's total floral and fauna species.
In addition, these management groups protect examples of almost all the existing natural habitats such as deciduous forests, mangrove swamps, rain forests, herbaceous swamps, cloud forests, para mos, hilillo forests and marshlands. They also protect areas of historical and archaeological interest, such as pre-Columbian settlements and early battlefields, as well as beautiful areas of scenic interest, such as beaches, valleys and waterfalls. But above all, the areas of particular interest to the conservationist are the zones which protect the last remaining examples of Central American dry forest and the beaches where the sea turtles nest.
The protection of Costa Rica's natural resources has implications beyond its borders because they encompass an incredible biodiversity, including numerous species on the verge of extinction. All of this is the reason the country has become one of the most popular destinations for visiting ecologists and biologists. On the whole, access to these areas and facilities are freely available provided the visitor respects the need to protect them. These protected areas are ideal for hiking and rafting, for watching the birds and other wildlife, for camping and just for enjoying in general, their rivers, beaches, jungles, mountain forests, volcanoes as well as their historic and archaeological sites.
A Costa Rica vacation is fast becoming the #1 romantic honeymoon and family vacation destination in the world. Whether it's your honeymoon or family vacation-- Exotic, Romantic and Nature-- the perfect ingredients for that special get away, what more could you ask for on your vacation. An unbeatable choice for those travelers looking for a combination of relaxation, romance and activity. The atmosphere on a Costa Rica vacation is "Pura-Vida", the pure life.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/costa-rica-has-been-called-the-hiawaii-of-central-america-1627782.html#ixzz1YhRVM5Bu
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Activities on a Costa Rica vacation include bird and butterfly watching, surfing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, tree top (canopy) tours, four wheeling, snorkeling, shopping, hiking, river rafting, horse back riding and casinos. On a Costa Rica vacation you'll find pristine beaches, tropical jungles, clear blue skies, high mountain rain forest, and tropical sun. That's why Costa Rica was aptly named ‘rich coast’ by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Costa Rica is unusually blessed by the diversity of its butterflies. There exists about 20,000 butterfly species worldwide. Of these, about 1,000 or 5% can be found in Costa Rica.
With more than 850 species of birds, all found within a tight geographic area, Costa Rica offers birders of all levels of expertise an unrivaled bird watching experience. Birders out on the trail in Costa Rica's forests should keep an eye out for mixed flocks foraging on certain types of food, especially fruit, in the forest canopy.
Costa Rica is home to roughly 150 species of amphibians, some of which are extremely colorful and exotic. There are tree frogs, which spend their entire lives above the forest floor, breeding in the water of tank bromides or in holes in the trunks of trees. Others, like the poison-arrow frog, are exuberantly colored, ranging from bright red with blue or green legs to bright green with black markings. There are over 200 species of reptiles in Costa Rica. The 14 turtle species include both marine and freshwater varieties. The largest of the marine turtles are leather backs. Their shells are up to 5 feet and they weigh upwards of 800 pounds! Marine turtles climb up sandy beaches to lay their eggs, a spectacular sight because it happens en masse.
Costa Rica is home to over 9,000 identified species of vascular plants, including over 900 different species of trees. Costa Rica is home to some 1,500 species of orchids. From sub-alpine dwarf vegetation, rain forest flora from sea level to mangrove swamps and seasonal dry forest with its deciduous trees, there is an astounding range of floral habitats for a country so small.
The protection of Costa Rica's natural heritage is managed by the respective national parks and reserves. These areas protect many species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fresh and salt-water fish, and a vast number of identified vascular plants-representing 4% of the world's total floral and fauna species.
In addition, these management groups protect examples of almost all the existing natural habitats such as deciduous forests, mangrove swamps, rain forests, herbaceous swamps, cloud forests, para mos, hilillo forests and marshlands. They also protect areas of historical and archaeological interest, such as pre-Columbian settlements and early battlefields, as well as beautiful areas of scenic interest, such as beaches, valleys and waterfalls. But above all, the areas of particular interest to the conservationist are the zones which protect the last remaining examples of Central American dry forest and the beaches where the sea turtles nest.
The protection of Costa Rica's natural resources has implications beyond its borders because they encompass an incredible biodiversity, including numerous species on the verge of extinction. All of this is the reason the country has become one of the most popular destinations for visiting ecologists and biologists. On the whole, access to these areas and facilities are freely available provided the visitor respects the need to protect them. These protected areas are ideal for hiking and rafting, for watching the birds and other wildlife, for camping and just for enjoying in general, their rivers, beaches, jungles, mountain forests, volcanoes as well as their historic and archaeological sites.
A Costa Rica vacation is fast becoming the #1 romantic honeymoon and family vacation destination in the world. Whether it's your honeymoon or family vacation-- Exotic, Romantic and Nature-- the perfect ingredients for that special get away, what more could you ask for on your vacation. An unbeatable choice for those travelers looking for a combination of relaxation, romance and activity. The atmosphere on a Costa Rica vacation is "Pura-Vida", the pure life.
Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/costa-rica-has-been-called-the-hiawaii-of-central-america-1627782.html#ixzz1YhRVM5Bu
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Costa Rica Vacation Rentals
We understand that many investors are interested in offering their (residential) properties to the thriving Costa Rica Vacation Rentals market in Costa Rica. We will be glad to handle their properties with our rental service Costa Rica Vacation Rentals
We will offer it on the internet or through travel agents, tour operators, promotional ads and brochures. We will take care of rental guests completely from initial inquiry to checkout. We offer concierge-type service while they are here and assist them to enjoy their Costa Rica Vacation
This includes arranging airport pickups and ground transportation throughout Costa Rica, lost luggage assistance, a personal greeting and introduction at the condominium, information package (map, visitor guide, phone book, restaurants guide, welcome letter, shopping guide), maid service, tour reservations, and 24 hour emergency contact.
We will establish vacation rental rates based on season, number of occupants and size of the property. We will offer illustrated profiles of the property on the internet to attract vacationers. We also allocate “cold call” renters on a rotation basis.
Insurance
We have created a special program with the INS, the branch of the Costa Rican government that currently provides all insurance services within the country.
We have the ability to offer our clients expanded coverage at rates which can be as much as 15% lower than those available to others, because of the quality and number of the properties under our management. This program is only available to our management clients.
Tax
We have created a special relationship with Deloitte, the global accounting firm, to provide our clients with automatic assistance in the preparation of Costa Rican tax returns and related schedules to be attached to the tax returns they must file in their home countries. Because Deloitte has been integrated into our regular accounting systems, this information is processed on a monthly basis until the end of the Costa Rican tax year (September 30th) and the calendar year-end used by other countries
On-line
To simplify reporting and increase convenience for our clients, Summerland has created a website with account information that can be accessed 24/7 on a secure basis. Information related to expenses and income for property management, vacation rentals, interior furnishings, and association management can be reviewed by clients from any point on the globe with internet service.
Employee
Summerland complies with all Costa Rican employment laws and practices. Such rules were created to create an atmosphere of respect for all workers in Costa Rica and are designed to protect employee and employer.
http://travel.ezinemark.com/costa-rica-vacation-rentals-7d2f156a01c7.html
We will offer it on the internet or through travel agents, tour operators, promotional ads and brochures. We will take care of rental guests completely from initial inquiry to checkout. We offer concierge-type service while they are here and assist them to enjoy their Costa Rica Vacation
We will establish vacation rental rates based on season, number of occupants and size of the property. We will offer illustrated profiles of the property on the internet to attract vacationers. We also allocate “cold call” renters on a rotation basis.
Insurance
We have created a special program with the INS, the branch of the Costa Rican government that currently provides all insurance services within the country.
We have the ability to offer our clients expanded coverage at rates which can be as much as 15% lower than those available to others, because of the quality and number of the properties under our management. This program is only available to our management clients.
Tax
We have created a special relationship with Deloitte, the global accounting firm, to provide our clients with automatic assistance in the preparation of Costa Rican tax returns and related schedules to be attached to the tax returns they must file in their home countries. Because Deloitte has been integrated into our regular accounting systems, this information is processed on a monthly basis until the end of the Costa Rican tax year (September 30th) and the calendar year-end used by other countries
On-line
To simplify reporting and increase convenience for our clients, Summerland has created a website with account information that can be accessed 24/7 on a secure basis. Information related to expenses and income for property management, vacation rentals, interior furnishings, and association management can be reviewed by clients from any point on the globe with internet service.
Employee
Summerland complies with all Costa Rican employment laws and practices. Such rules were created to create an atmosphere of respect for all workers in Costa Rica and are designed to protect employee and employer.
http://travel.ezinemark.com/costa-rica-vacation-rentals-7d2f156a01c7.html
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Before You Travel to Beautiful Costa Rica
Looking for a tropical beach side cottage to spend your vacation or honeymoon? Online companies offer romantic honeymoon getaways with beaches that stretch for miles, jungle rivers for rafting and kayaking, and spectacular cloud and rain forests with opportunities for bird watching and hiking. Having just returned from Costa Rica myself, I would like to offer some practical advice that you probably won't find in the guide books. When we planned our trip, we assumed that most people in Costa Rica would understand English fairly well.
At several hotels, the front desk clerks spoke practically no English. The same goes for bus drivers. The staff at the Costa Rica Car Rental agency spoke the best English. They were able to give us directions to Sarchi, known throughout Costa Rica for its intricate arts and crafts. Prepare yourself by learning key phrases such as "Donde está el banco" (Where is the bank), "Estoy buscando un restaurante" (I am looking for a restaurant), and "Donde está el cuarto de baño" (Where is the bathroom). The Pan American Highway runs through Costa Rica and is a reliable, well-paved road. However, many side roads in Costa Rica are very bad and full of deep potholes.
I guarantee that you have never seen a pothole in your life like the ones in Costa Rica. I recommend that when you rent a car, take out the full coverage (usually an additional $20 per day on top of the regular fee). When you take the side roads, you need to allow more time to reach your destination. In some cases you may be only going 20-25 miles per hour. Colones are the national currency and are very easy to translate into American dollars. If an item says 5,000 colones, just drop the 3 zeros and multiply the other number by 2. In other words, 5,000 colones is equal to 10 American dollars. If you need to convert other currency into colones, you can do that with an online currency converter. The rainy season in Costa Rica runs from May through December, but don't let that stop you.
Hotels are cheaper and there is less traffic and fewer people in the restaurants. Many times you will find that you are the ONLY people in the restaurant. My husband and I traveled in September, and experienced rain on only a few days of our trip. It would rain heavily for about one hour and then stop completely. We would spend the time indoors having a lovely Costa Rican lunch, and by the time we finished our gallon pinto, the rain was gone. Bring a good camera and lots of film.
Because of the rain, you will see some of the most beautiful exotic plants and over thirteen hundred species of orchids. The size and rumbling of the Poas Volcano will take your breath away. Waterfalls, like those near La Fortuna, are located off of the side roads, so drive slowly and allow more time. Even in the cities, you will want to photograph the brightly colored houses and ornate wrought iron that covers all the windows and patios in beautiful Costa Rica.
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I guarantee that you have never seen a pothole in your life like the ones in Costa Rica. I recommend that when you rent a car, take out the full coverage (usually an additional $20 per day on top of the regular fee). When you take the side roads, you need to allow more time to reach your destination. In some cases you may be only going 20-25 miles per hour. Colones are the national currency and are very easy to translate into American dollars. If an item says 5,000 colones, just drop the 3 zeros and multiply the other number by 2. In other words, 5,000 colones is equal to 10 American dollars. If you need to convert other currency into colones, you can do that with an online currency converter. The rainy season in Costa Rica runs from May through December, but don't let that stop you.
Hotels are cheaper and there is less traffic and fewer people in the restaurants. Many times you will find that you are the ONLY people in the restaurant. My husband and I traveled in September, and experienced rain on only a few days of our trip. It would rain heavily for about one hour and then stop completely. We would spend the time indoors having a lovely Costa Rican lunch, and by the time we finished our gallon pinto, the rain was gone. Bring a good camera and lots of film.
Because of the rain, you will see some of the most beautiful exotic plants and over thirteen hundred species of orchids. The size and rumbling of the Poas Volcano will take your breath away. Waterfalls, like those near La Fortuna, are located off of the side roads, so drive slowly and allow more time. Even in the cities, you will want to photograph the brightly colored houses and ornate wrought iron that covers all the windows and patios in beautiful Costa Rica.
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