Posted by admin on Nov 26, 2008
Parrita Beach in Costa Rica has perfect waves for surfing, suspension bridges in the vastness of the forests, rivers and waterfalls of clean water and mangroves that are rich in species of plants and animals and some of the best scenery for horseback riding and mountain biking. This is only a little part of what gives this place in Costa Rica for the tourism. Parrita is located in the heart of the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, one of the most interesting places in the country.
Parrita Beach in Costa Rica is a territory with an area of 4787.79 square kilometers which also has 42 linear miles of beach and lush forests. Currently Parrita is no longer just a place of passage to most famous tourist sites such as Jaco and Manuel Antonio. Now it has become a new tourist destination attractive mainly for lovers of sun and beach, ecotourism and adventure tourism. Parrita has entered with force in the industry of tourism only a few years ago, but despite of that now it has a lot of amenities and services such as food service with the highest quality.
The town of Parrita has 13,000 inhabitants and has a warm climate for most of the year, Parrita Beach in Costa Rica is also a very important agricultural area with large tracts of land dedicated to pineapple plantations, rice, banana, watermelon and even palm oil, whose major production is well known to the country’s population.
Due to the mass tourism has not yet discovered this beautiful destination of the Pacific, it is not difficult to observe wildlife, or enjoy personal contact with the nature and its beautiful views of the sea. The adventurous tourists in the area will also find a wide range of options to increase their emotions both in the water, soil and air, for example the excursions to the higher areas and the forests that are near or enjoying kayaking trips along with the exploration of primary forests that have rivers of clear water. You do not want to miss the visit to interesting places like Jaco and Manuel Antonio as Parrita Beach in Costa Rica is only 15 minutes to these destinations. Its residents and tourists regularly call this area as the Ecuador in the Pacific of Costa Rica because it is located in a privileged geographical location near the main beaches.
The tourist cannot miss the opportunity of visiting this hot destination in the Pacific, its own people see it as a vein of gold, which is just beginning to show its beauty.
The increasing inflow of foreign capital interested in building projects
tourist and residential luxury in Parrita is contributing to the development
of this region located in the beautiful Puntarenas. The real estate boom is reflected in the
number of permits that were processed in the municipality of the area
during the period 2006-2008.
Parrita Beach in Costa Rica also offers visitors a unique spectacle. For example, it has an interesting attraction since two years ago with its National Festival of Mules, an interesting race in which the mules competing in pairs. This activity was declared of touristic interest by Costa Rican Tourism Institute. According with its main sponsor, this festival is a major attraction for the area because of its unique character.
Posted by admin on Nov 19, 2008
Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica is now for the majority of tourists a starting point to Corcovado National Park. It has gradually grown to become one of the largest towns in the Osa Peninsula. This city is has grown during the past decades because of the tourism and with the gold rush in the 80s. Puerto Jimenez was the place where they were exchanges of gold with other products, such as liquor.
You can get to Puerto Jimenez by car or bus. However, you can spend up to 10 hours on the trip so it is best to fly to the domestic airport from San Jose. From Pavas there are also flights arriving here. Puerto Jimenez has a small airport where planes can land. There are also many routes in Puerto Jimenez from where you can travel to another interesting places in the area.
More than 3,000 people came here even when there was not much gold, many trees were felled and part of what is now a national park was contaminated with mercury that was used in the search for gold. In 1986 it was forbidden the search for gold in the Corcovado National Park. Now, however, is home to several species of animals like turtles, alligators, caimans freshwater, which took the rivers and trees were colonized by the beautiful and impressive red macaws.
At about 3 km east of Puerto Jimenez is located the beautiful white sand beaches, the water around these beaches is green jade, is a fantastic Gulf and a very interesting travel for the tourists. In Puerto Jimenez there are many vacancies and can be purchased comforts of all kinds and budgets. Located in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez has a wonderful beach where you can relax while you walk through the stunning beauty of the Osa Peninsula. This small town “border” has a good number of hotels and resorts, both at very good prices and others very luxurious. It has many tourist leasing companies and travel agencies where you can organize excursions in the region.
There are many things to see in and around Puerto Jimenez. You can arrange excursions of sport fishing and for the more adventurous there are hiking tours, rappeling, mountain biking and kayaking. If you prefer a more tranquil and relaxing holiday, you can take a tour to observe the dolphins from the charming Golfo Dulce and Pacific or simply sit on the beach to watch the most surprising sunset of Costa Rica. During the day you can explore the town and its environs to observe the beautiful and rare Scarlet Macaw parrot when it is flying over. With the best fishing pole in the world, ecotourism is the biggest attraction of this town where you can see up to four different kinds of species of monkeys such as congos monkeys, white face monkeys and many colorful and brilliant birds.
Posted by admin on Nov 06, 2008
Caño Negro is a wonderful wildlife refuge in Costa Rica, considered the third most important wetland in the world. If you are in Costa Rica you must visit it while you are in the country. This shrine was called “Wetland of International Importance” in 1991 and is one of the most important wetlands in the country. Conservation groups like Ramsar designated this place as a “world-protected area.” Caño Negro is the habitat for many rare species of plants, animals and birds of all parts of the world.
Located near the border with Nicaragua, El Refugio Caño Negro is in the province of Alajuela in the counties of Los Chiles and Guatuso. It is located northwest of Costa Rica and thirteen kilometers southeast of the town of Upala and is unquestionably one of the sites of greatest ecological diversity of the country. A paradise for lovers of nature, Caño Negro is habitat of many fish, reptiles, plants and migratory birds that are endangered.
Being one of the most rainy regions in Costa Rica, this reserve is the home of the wild “Atrasctosteus TROPICUS” (fish) as well as the “Cayman crocdilus fuscus” (Alligator) and the rare “Nicaraguan grackle (bird). Caño Negro has a freshwater lagoon that is located on an area of 800 hectares between the monsoon climate of the lowlands and the humid climate of the area on the Caribbean coast. A region of extreme importance because of the wide variety of flora and fauna found here, Caño Negro is also a key migration route for birds coming from the north. Is interesting to mention that have been found more than 200 species of birds as well as various plants and animals really unique.
Caño Negro is the land of the emerald Basilisk, the giant ant bear, the ocelots, iguanas, river turtles, monkeys and pumas. This wildlife refuge is also home to rare birds like the northern jacans, the Ibis, Jaribu Storks, Anhinga, cormorants and many others.
Caño Negro is a great learning experience for everyone as it is the first national refuge which emphasizes the management of tourism activities with the biological resources for individuals and families. During the dry season can be reached by land, however, because it tends to flood when it rains, their access is difficult and should be done by boat.
If you want to get to Caño Negro, you have to fly to the City of San Jose and then drive north to Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos). From there you have go to the town of Los Chiles on a road uncovered and from there to this huge and beautiful haven for wildlife. During the rainy season is best reached by boat from Los Chiles through the rivers Frio and Patos.
Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2008
Quepos is known by many as one of the most intereseantes sites in Costa Rica for its large fishing port. Quepos is a small town located at almost 160 kilometers from San Jose in the province of Puntarenas. Being located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Quepos is a beautiful place to enjoy a relaxing weekend. To get access to Quepos is necessary a trip of three hours by car from San Jose and passing through the towns of Atenas, Orotina, Tárcoles, Jaco and Parrita. A quick way to get here is by taking a domestic flight from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport and then makes a short trip of about 20 to 40 minutes to the city.
It has a warm and dry weather during all the year, however during the rainy season can be affected by heavy rains although it can almost always enjoyed an abundance of sun and a nice weather.
It is well known throughout the country as a key point for fishing. Quepos offers the tourists not only fantastic fishing opportunities but also many other alternatives to those that would like to enjoy other activities. This town has many hotels and accommodations at very reasonable prices in addition to luxurious resorts located all over the place. If you want to enjoy the nightlife there are many restaurants, bars and lounges. The center of the town is a charming place filled with many places dedicated to sell local food, hotels, art galleries and shops, all situated in front of the beach. If you decide to visit the town during the festival season you will find the streets filled with dances, parades and concerts.
Quepos town in Costa Rica
With an exciting atmosphere that can be found around the town, the best time to visit Quepos is between January and April when the weather is dry. The fishing season lasts from December to March and April and August can be quite hot while September brings much rain.
Quepos has one of the best deep sea fishing world, it can be found in abundance marlin, sailfish, Amberjack, Wahoo, Dorado, big eye tuna and roosterfish among others. Enthusiastic fishermans can fish on the beach or offshore. If do not like fishing you can enjoy other activities like the tours by canoe, the horseback riding, kayaking, riding a raft or dive.
This town is also important because of its proximity to the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park which is 7 kilometers from the town. Quepos besides being visited by tourists both domestic and foreign is also frequented by many international scientists and naturalists who come to study the great variety of flora and fauna of the region.
Posted by admin on Oct 30, 2008
The town of Tambor is located in the Ballena Bay which is located in the south of the Nicoya Peninsula in the Puntarenas province at only 20 kilometers south of Paquera and almost 38 kilometers south of Naranjo. Tambor has a charming and long white sand beach, perfect for swimming and diving. This town is located within splendor and green hills, and is a quiet and well developed place which has its own airport, which is in fact the only local airport in the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula.
Playa Tambor also was chosen as the location for a hit television series recently and is quickly becoming a destination of great fame among local and international tourism because its natural beauty. There are enough hotels and resorts located throughout the area, including one who has a golf course, perfect for demanding tourists.
The biggest attraction of this town is that every year the whales migrate from the north of the planet to the warm waters of Ballena Bay to search a couple and give birth within the abundant marine habitat that can be found there. Tambor is bordered by two rocky platforms in the north and south, making the beach of Tambor protected of the waves of the Pacific Ocean. The beach is ideal for swimming, snorkeling or diving. It has a privileged climate, warm and sunny during virtually the entire year, perfect for people looking to relax and sunbathe.
The best way to get there is to fly to Tambor from San Jose via a domestic flight. However, for those who are traveling with a very tight budget may better driving to Puntarenas city and take a ferry to Paquera. After this, the visitor has to drive for 45 minutes to Tambor. This trip despite it can be very rough, it is very nice because it offers a wonderful view of the coast and some wonderful green scenarios.
Tambor is also an excellent spot if you want to go to Isla Tortuga or if you want to visit the beautiful and diverse National Wildlife Refuge Curu. It has really lush foliage and it is quite common to observe tropical birds of all kinds, which contributes to the enjoyment of the ecological tourist. For the most active and adventurous persons there are many activities that can be enjoyed as hiking, horseback riding and various water sports. In addition there are excellent opportunities for deep sea fishing and playing golf, so it is easy to see that Tambor offers many varied activities for the most demanding tourist.
Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2008
Samara Beach as its name suggests is located near the picturesque little town of Samara which is located 35 kilometers south of Nicoya and 245 kilometers west of the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose. Located on the Pacific South Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, Samara is known for its beautiful tropical beach, which is famous for being one of the safest and most attractive of Costa Rica. Here you can find one of the best and most famous places to surf and water sports from around the country. Also the tourist can enjoy other activities as horseback riding, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, visits to waterfalls and canoe tours.
It can be reached by a four-hour trip by car from San Jose, but also you can go much faster if you travel by plane from Liberia International Airport and then drive 2 hours to Samara via Nicoya. It should be noticed that this small village has its own landing strip for small planes mainly for tourist trips. Samara is a quiet town that lies at the foot of a steep hill. The main road takes us right to the town and ends on a splendid Samara beach and the town of the same name. This beach is ideal if you want to rest enjoy a quiet holiday or if you want fun vacations with your family. If you turn to left before the road along the beach you will find many hotels and restaurants of very good economical prices. Moreover, this road takes you near the beautiful and charming Playa Carrillo.
Playa Samara and Carrillo in Costa Rica 's North Pacific province
Samara and the surrounding area offer for the tourists the perfect place to relax and have an excellent time to enjoy. Here are a variety of rare plants and animals that are in the 5 kilometers of the strip of Samara Beach. Also the visitors can see some spectacular coral reefs. In a short boat trip is the beautiful and remote Isla Chira. In the town you can find everything from a supermarket to a large number of gift shops, bars and nightclubs. It is the ideal place to stop to go to the nearby national parks and reserves, is also perfect for a holiday or a quiet night away from home. It has sites of all types of accommodation like campsites, cabins and hotels for all budgets.
This prosperous farming village of fishermen is different of any other in Costa Rica, since many of the more prominent people have houses here like the president Oscar Arias Sanchez. Like other areas of Guanacaste has a real estate boom especially near the beach.
