As far as countries go, Costa Rica has always marched to the beat of a different drum. Instead of spending the 1980s engaged in war like many parts of Central America, it abolished its military. Instead of chopping down all of its trees and wilderness, it protected it. More than a quarter of the country’s land has been set aside for protection. Indeed, Costa Rica is the exception to the rule and that is one reason why it is an exceptional place to visit.
With one of a kind rainforests, ... [read more]
Costa Rica is a unique country. It was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its army. It is also one of the most progressive nations when it comes to protecting its environment. Visitors to the small Central American country will experience firsthand how Costa Ricans live up to the country motto of: “Long live work and peace.”
If you are going to visit such a unique and special place you might as well do so in unique and special style. In the cruise industry that means embarking ... [read more]
Author: Bob
Date:February 6th, 2007
Tags: Costa Rica, Cruise Deals, Cruise Lines, Curu Biological Reserve, Latin America, Nicaragua, Puerto Caldera, San Juan del Sur, Travel Deals, Windstar
The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Caribbean, Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica, Destinations, Limon, surfing, Vacation Packages
The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, Destinations, ecotourism, surfing, Vacation Packages
The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, Destinations, ecotourism, Pacific Coast, Parque Nacional Corcovado, surfing, Vacation Packages
The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North America.
Puntarenas provides a gateway from Costa ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, Destinations, ecotourism, Puntarenas, Vacation Packages
The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]
Author: Miss Julie
Date:December 24th, 2006
Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, Destinations, ecotourism, Parque Nacional Corcovado, San Jose, surfing, Vacation Packages