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6 Must-See Destinations in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a small country with an incredible variety of flora and fauna, offering you volcanoes, pristine beaches, rain forests, dry forests, birds, monkeys, big cats, big waves and lots of fun. To list the top destinations is not easy. The best way is probably to offer a bit of everything!

So, we’ll start with a volcano…

1. Arenal is the obvious choice, although they are all awesome. Arenal is the only volcano in this country that will offer you the whole show. With eruptions going all day and all night long, it is hard to beat. Arenal throws fire, gases and lava in the air about every 45 minutes, making it the third most active volcano in the world. The best time to see the bright orange lava is is at night, as long as there is a clear sky. The show is indeed spectacular. The sounds transform it into an even more unforgettable experience. As it roars, the ground and everything around is shaking. It seems like the roars come from the center of the earth, very, very deep down, far away, powerful and invincible.

La Fortuna is where most people choose to spend the night to see this spectacle, with most hotel rooms offering direct views of the steaming volcano. The town has a perfect variety of places to stay and eat, and hot springs where you can laze about endlessly amid waterfalls and tropical vegetation. You may be too relaxed to find your way home once you have spent a couple of hours in these hot waters. Waterfalls, horseback riding, hiking, it is all there, and it is undeniably an important part of this wonderful country.

The beach is another main reason people choose to visit Costa Rica, and indeed there are plenty of these, to please every taste. For this reason, this section will be split in three…

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What clothing to pack when coming to Costa Rica

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, one of the main questions is: What to wear? Costa Rica only has two seasons: the dry season and the green or rainy season . The Costa Rican dry season happens during the months of December throughout April. The temperatures are quite high and almost never exceeding the 90 degree range. During the months of December and January, the North and Northeast trade winds sweep across the country thus providing cool evenings and nights. Light cloths are recommended during day activities and a light jacket or sweater for the cool December and January evenings. The rainy season, also known as the green season, runs from April to November. During this period, water proof clothing and umbrellas are a must. The typical rainy season day is a clear cool morning followed by a vigorous afternoon shower storm. The usual tropical storm hits the region around the months of May through October which can bring at least 3 or 4 days of clouded skies and nonstop rain. In the Caribbean and Pacific Coastal areas, temperatures rarely fluctuate and stay within the 75 to 89 Fahrenheit degrees. When going to the beach, make sure you where the proper sunscreen protection as well as a hat. When visiting the country’s higher terrains such as volcanoes and mountains, temperatures are usually quite cool and stay within the 43 to 60 Fahrenheit degrees. A cool jacket or sweater and water proof shoes are recommended. Unless you plan to attend a formal event, Costa Ricans normally dress in an informal manner. If you plan to visit the theatre or go out for dinner, casual attire may be worn.

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