Surf Lessons

Surfing Costa Rica Pura Vida offers surf lessons to people from all walks of life, ages and surfing skills. All the classes are two hours long. They take a simple approach and use innovative and progressive techniques to make sure the time you spent at the surf camp is productive.

Beginner Surf School and Lessons

Beginner surf lessons are held in Playa Hermosa, a striking beach found north of Santa Teresa. The beach features a great beach break suitable for all levels of surfers. On your very first day at the camp, you will learn and practice the basic steps followed by surfing sessions in the water.

Intermediate Surf Camp and Tour

Those of you who wish to improve and level up will find these classes superb. A gradual, step by step technique is used to teach the students so they could get a hang of skills without exhausting themselves. The classes are held in Santa Teresa and nearby locations.

Advanced Surf Tour and Camp

Skilled surfers can join advanced classes to get to the higher level and practice in different, more challenging area. The instructors are locals and will take you to all the best surf spots at the right time.

Surf Packages

Surfing Costa Rica Pura Vida offers surf packages that include accommodations in one of their beautiful resort, an additional activity such as zip lining, waterfall trip, ATV tours, horseback riding, yoga and stand up paddling, 2 hours of daily surf classes, transport service during surf sessions, complimentary breakfast, one massage therapy, additional spa services on request, access to high quality surf boards, surf attire, professional photography of your surfing experience, daily maid service and bottled water and fresh fruit after each surfing lesson.

Contact Surfing Costa Rica Pura Vida

Location: Santa Teresa, Southern Nicoya Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Website: http://surfingcostaricapuravida.com/
Phone Number: +506 8333 7825
Email: info@surfingcostaricapuravida.com

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Anamaya Yoga Retreat

Anamaya Resort is one of the most distinguished places for yoga retreats in Costa Rica and is on the list of most yogis worth their mat heading to the Central American belt for the mind body soul transformation quest. It is perched on a cliff edge and offers a stunning backdrop of the conspicuously gorgeous cerulean waters of the region. The resort is a few steps away from the area’s famous waterfall landscape, encircled by rainforests, and housed in one of the world’s most scenic tropical beach towns. “Anamaya” in Sanskrit reads “good health” and that is precisely what guests here can expect.

Their unusual and classy retreat center offers gourmet organic food, yoga teacher trainings, a variety of yoga classes (to suit all levels and yoga objectives) and yoga retreats, a range of luxurious spa services. They have a heady mix of innovatively designed retreat packages, and workshops related to the body, mind and spirit. Anamaya also offers their guests other entertaining and adventure packed services such as fire dancing and circus entertainment experiences, thrilling local excursions, and serene accommodations to up the exotic living element in the midst of nature.

Anamaya’s Retreat Center amenities include a sunrise yoga shala with majestic ocean view, daily yoga classes, massage and spa services, a salt water infinity pool, an infrared sauna, organic food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices, free range organic chicken and fresh fish available, wireless high speed internet, media room for lectures, classes, or movies.

The inspiring wellness resort offers a variety of retreat packages, available all days of the week. They include Cleansing and Detox Retreats, Meditation Retreats, Surf Camp and Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training and Certification courses (4 week programs), Aerial / Aerial-Yoga Retreats, Creative Arts Circus Retreats with Fire Dancing and Scuba Diving and Certification.

Anamaya offers multiple yoga certification classes each year, usually spanning 4-week, 200-hour programs that seek to meet all the requirements to be certified by the Yoga Alliance as a professional yoga teacher. You live for four weeks at one of the most biologically blessed places on the planet, and at the end of it, are remarkably transformed to kick start a new career as a yoga teacher. Even if you don’t plan to be yoga teacher this training course can help strengthen your individual yoga practice and boost your physical, mental, and spiritual health. They hire the best teachers so expect your yoga instructor training to be nothing short of superlative. Every teacher here radiates his or her own persona through the classes, though they are all top-class.

Anamaya Resort
USA Toll Free: 1-866-412-5350
USA Phone : 415-704-5024
Costa Rica Phone: (+506) 2642-1289
Email: EnjoyLife@AnamayaResort.com
www.anamayaresort.com

Ama Tierra

AmaTierra features one of the best yoga retreats in Costa Rica replete with evocative views from the spectacular open-air studio. Visitors can enjoy complete relaxation along with their rejuvenating holistic health services including massage and spa treatments conducted by their registered herbalist (AHG) Jill Ruttenberg. You can also attend their special Yoga retreats and other self-improvement programs that seek not just to enhance the vacation experience, but also bring about a complete mind-body-soul transformation.

Ama Tierra
amatierra@gmail.com
Toll Free: 1-866-659-3805
Fax: 011-506-2419-0094
011(506) 2419-0110
http://www.amatierra.com/

Blue Spirit Yoga Retreat

Blue Spirit is one of the oldest world-class yoga and meditation retreat centers in Costa Rica, offering an incredible atmosphere to those seeking to rejuvenate their senses and transform their souls. They are as much concerned about personal development as about ecological sustainability.

Nestled in the naturally lush Nosara region, the Blue Spirit yoga and meditation retreat center sits on a photogenic hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile pristine sandy beach that is preserved as a turtle refuge. The flawless natural surroundings, balmy all year round tropical weather, dedicated staff, and the positive healing aura of the Nosara community creates a near perfect environment for a yoga retreat, workshop, or teacher training program.

Blue Spirit offers yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings, meditation retreats, Winter learning vacation weeks with Omega Institute, and other transformational programs. Other highlights of the property include vegetarian cuisine, a holistic spa & longevity services, salt-water infinity pool, excursions, and the and comfortable accommodations that cater to multiple tastes and budgets.

Blue Spirit Yoga Retreat
Costa Rica Phone: 506-2656-8300,
US Phone: 646-833-3410
http://www.bluespiritcostarica.com/

Samasti Nature Retreat

This is one of the low-publicity, less fluff more work seeking and ecologically conscious yoga retreats in Costa Rica. It is a fiercely private, gated community and resort built that is built with ardent ideals of sustainable tourism and low impact tourism that seeks to cause minimal damage to the environment and local community. The resort is characterized by enchanting lodges and bungalows, verdant gardens, a tropical jungle in the backdrop replete with monkeys, toucans, and unusual insects.

The resort offers enlivening yoga sessions, massage services, and meditation as the core of its services. Visitors can participate in their meditation retreats that offer a variety of yogic practices and forms in the middle of a stimulating natural paradise environment. Yoga, is complemented by their deep tissue or Swedish Massage, Head Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, and Reflexology, which all seek to offer patrons a string of health benefits and spiritual gifts. Yoga teacher trainings are available here all through the year.

Samasti Nature Retreat
Toll Free: 1 800 563 9643
Costa Rica: (011- 506) 2224 1870
Email: Samasati@Samasati.com
http://www.samasati.com/

Blue Osa Yoga Retreats

Blue Osa encourages all of their guests, to enrich the quality of their Blue Osa getaway by joining both, the private and group yoga sessions. They offer all levels of yoga taught by their instructors who are all well trained and experienced in the hatha yoga tradition. Their instructors have profound knowledge in the Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara, and Kundalini traditions. All sessions can include asana (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises), and guided meditation to create a more spiritually and physically well rounded experience.

They host a range of incredibly talented yoga instructors and retreat leaders throughout the year. If retreat-sponsored classes are being held during your stay, you will have the option of participating in it on most occasions.

One of their upcoming retreats includes a program with Elise Joan. Visitors can expect plenty of stimulating and powerful vinyasa flows and workshop style classes, that focus as much on the off the mat travel experienced as on the mat yogic adventures. Guests can expect to find their best life as Blue Osa seeks to help them explore not just themselves but the flourishing jungles and striking beaches of the area. You will get to practice balance and fearlessness in the surfs here, and enjoy the therapeutic beauty of the resort’s natural surroundings. There will be personal intention setting sessions, jungle trekking, and numerous opportunities to commune with nature. Guests can enjoy delicious local foods, empowering yoga, and lots of time discovering the outdoors and their soul all the same. You are encouraged to trigger your inner champion and participate in the adventure through the jungles and surf.

Blue Osa Yoga Retreats
http://www.blueosa.com

Nosara Yoga Retreats

Nosara Yoga Institute regularly conducts yoga retreats offered by highly trained and experienced yoga guides on their naturally stunning campus in Costa Rica. These yoga vacation retreats offer visitor yogis the ability to have fun and develop their practice surrounded by the lushness of the nature and the warm tropical spirit of the beach backdrop. Some of their retreats also qualify for continuing education credit hours with the Yoga Alliance; although these retreats are neither affiliated with the NYI’s professional teacher trainings nor applicable for NYI’s 500-hr Level Certification.

Nosara Yoga Retreats
E-mail: info@nosarayoga.com
Toll free: 1-866-439-4704
In Costa Rica:
Tel: (506) 2682-0071
Fax: (506) 2682-0595
http://www.nosarayoga.com/

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers

The place is ideal for those who are into transformation of their physical and spiritual aura, while also being one with nature, practicing yoga and meditating. The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a quiet, luxurious and contemporary eco-estate rental property and Yoga Retreat hub that has all the amenities for a world-class wellness holiday. This retreat sanctuary features 100% off-the-grid solar powered private residences that are located minutes away from Costa Rica’s first National Nature Preserve, The Cabo Blanco Reserve.

The Sanctuary EcoQuest Retreat – This week long retreat has been created to combine the spiritual wholesomeness of Yoga and the goodness of surfing. Meditation sessions, a significant component of the retreat, will help visitors gain a sense of balance. Richard, Elijah Guy and Lynda Carre, the trio master yoga instructors and meditation authorities will guide yogis through the sessions and help them earn a perfect mind-body-spirit posture.

Another great retreat offered by them is the Detox, Transform, Evolve with Sylvia Mordini and Jacob Young. This transformational retreat, hosted by Silvia, a celebrated yoga instructor who is known for living, breathing and exuding yoga every step of the way. She is the owner of a successful yoga studio that offers more than 50 weekly classes and boasts of a team of 15 teachers who have trained more than 8,000 students in 8 years. The other host of this retreat is Jacob Young, an experienced and affable yoga instructor.

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers
Retreat Inquiries: info@thesanctuarycostarica.com
Phone: 011 506 8544 3427
http://www.thesanctuarycostarica.com/

Ojo Del Mar

Are you looking to accommodate yourself in charming cabinas that are scattered throughout the jungle and are open on both sides so you can commune with nature in the middle of spectacular natural surroundings? Or looking for a reasonably priced place that is nestled bang opposite beautiful beach? Or offers a fantastic ambiance that awards you the luxury to stay as close to nature as possible while offering all the required comforts of a comfortable bed and breakfast? If yes, then Ojo Del Mar is your place.

Oja del mar is nestled right on the beach with a yoga deck right across the cerulean waters. A huge dining/social cabina offers an inviting ambiance for intimate meals. To keep the place at its earthy and rustic best, there is no luxurious spa here and neither do they have electricity or hot water.

Get set for a flowing and mindful yoga session in the heart of the jungle at the edge of an isolated beach with scarlet macaws, the balmy beach and an unmistakably soft breeze blowing around you. They offer every-classes of Hatha Yoga, a yoga system of physical exercises and breathe control to obtain a sense of positivity and balance for the body and soul. Their beautiful open-air wooden deck right on the beach fringed the cool palm trees with the Golfo Dulce in the backdrop qualifies a perfectly inspiring yoga setting.

Ojo Del Mar
Phone:506-2735-5531
ojodelmaryahoo.de
http://www.ojodelmar.com/

Doce Lunas

Docelunas is an eco-friendly property that believes in is passionate about the cause of centering their goals around created a sustainable environment. More than 400 species of inhabit the region surrounding the resort and several of them can be spotted on the hotel premises. Docelunas offers an intimate and private boutique hotel experience, featuring twenty rooms in the midst of a stunning tropical backdrop.

Doce Lunas arranges complete yoga retreat vacation packages to help you practice yoga in the midst of parks and beaches around Jaco. This Jaco hotel features five acres of landscaped grounds fringed by trees merging into the forest canopy covered mountain offering the ideal backdrop for a quiet and relaxing Costa Rica yoga retreat surrounded by natural beauty and verdant tropical vegetation. Their bright and airy yoga studio with floor to ceiling mirrors down opens into a terrace above the beautiful gardens acting as the perfect venue for that unforgettable Costa Rican wellness retreat.

Doce Lunas
Phone: 011-506-2-643-2211
info@docelunas.com
http://www.docelunas.com

Via Yoga

Via Yoga is one of the world’s nine amazing yoga retreat destination that is as much known for its peaceful setting and for its wholesome mind, body and spirit retreats. Yogis can enjoy everything from invigorating yoga sessions to tasty organic food to blissful meditation.

This is an unusually designed retreat that is customized for the 40+ ‘girl gang’. The life altering retreat includes world-class yoga instruction, invigorating surf lessons; healthy organic eating and plenty of molly cuddling. Women will enjoy learning the secrets of divine feminine existence and explore their dormant feminine power. They will transform into totally different beings both physically and mentally.

Participants are put up at the Villa Amor where they will be offered a couple of daily 90 minute Yoga or Pilate classes. Along with morning meditation classes will make you refreshed and rejuvenated. Also in the wellness goodie bag are surfing that will guests develop a sense of fearlessness and empowerment, while also helping them shed their inhibitions. Top this daily schedule up with a relaxing massage that will give bring the body an incredibly relaxing state and you’re in wellness heaven. This retreat is best enjoyed with a bestie or large group of girl buddies.

Via Yoga
Phone:1-206-216-4849 or
1-800-603-YOGA (9642)
info@viayoga.com
http://www.viayoga.com/

Encanta La Vida

Encanta La Vida is a unique jungle lodge located in the tropical rainforest of Southern Costa Rica. Nestled on the naturally lush tip of the photogenic Osa Peninsula connecting to the Corocvado National Park, their beachfront Lodge in Cabo Matapalo offers abundant adventurers the to explore one of the few ecologically immaculate regions in the country. Guests can experience the hypnotic sounds of the jungle, sunbathe on bits stunning beaches and view the region’s incredible wildlife.

Encanta La Vida facilitates several yoga retreats throughout the year. They offer their entire lodge to instructors for groups of 20 or more yogis. The property’s two-story 36 x 33 foot yoga deck is housed right on the beach under the rainforest canopy overlooking the cerulean blue waters of the “Golfo Dulce,” the perfect place for an unusual yoga adventure.

What makes Encanta La Vida the perfect place for a yoga retreat is not only the quality of service they offer or the beautiful lodge itself but the spectacular location. The lodge is juxtaposed between the mountains and coastline of Cabo Matapalo where the secondary forest meets the primary forest. Matapalo is known as the hub for the region’s most diverse flora and fauna. Guests can spot four species of primates, toucans and the rare scarlet macaws from their lodge and yoga deck regularly. They are the only lodge at the beach in Matapalo, known by many as the most elite area on the Osa. Encanta La Vida is also said to have the perfect waters for swimming, sunbathing and surfing bang in front of their property. The Encanta la Vida Spa located at the yoga deck is specially created for yoga hosting yoga retreats. The lower level has a couple of separate zones where guests can enjoy spa treatment, acupuncture services and massage.

Encanta La Vida
Phone: 011-506-8376-3209
manager@encantalavida.com
http://www.encantalavida.com/

Pavones Yoga Center

Pavones Yoga Center, is a boutique yoga retreat and yoga teacher training center that focuses on promoting good health and wellness through yoga, is nestled on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, approximately 320 kilometers from the capital city of San Jose. This beautiful yoga retreat is located bang in the center of the jungle with a sparkling ocean view entices people to tap into their inner and outer world with an unexplained curiosity.

Pavones Yoga Center
506.2776.2120
506.8870.2896
info@pavonesyoga.com
http://www.pavonesyogacenter.com/

More Information

http://www.costaricajourneys.com/best-10-places-to-do-yoga-in-costa-rica/

http://www.costaricajourneys.com/six-great-costa-rica-beachfront-yoga-retreats/

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Costa Rica has an incredible variety of plants, and people are attracted from all over the planet to the spectacular flowers that adorn the soil of the country. Of all the flowers, orchids are known to be the most attractive and interesting species here.  In fact, Costa Rica has about 1300 species of orchids alone. The best time of the year for orchids in Costa Rica in all its wilderness glory is at the onset of the monsoons up with the first scant rains. Many of the orchids in nature flourish into their full bloom cycle during the rains. There are over 1300 recognized species of orchids in Costa Rica. They are small, big or flashy. A majority of the orchid species found in Costa Rica have great scents, though there are a few that smell downright repulsive. The variety of fragrances emitted by the different species can startle even the most discerning perfume enthusiast.

The National Orchid Exposition is known to be the best of the best Orchid shows in the country. Organized in March at San Jose each year, it brings all the flourishing orchids under a single roof from the best growers in Costa Rica. The show allows travelers to view a huge range of these flowers varying from the white orchids to the pale pinks the vibrantly hued violet ones. There are several competitions at the event that help you see some of the best of these spectacular floral species.

One of the best ways to explore these natural beauties is by taking a guided tour with a knowledgeable guide. A knowledgeable and experienced guide can take you into the natural habitats to witness some of the most indigenous orchid species in full bloom. Costa Rica’s stringent conservation laws and efforts at preserving native orchid species of the wild regions prevent people from taking away these flowers. The only thing travelers can actually take back as mementos of their orchid trips are pictures with the flowers in the backdrop still on the trees.

Some of the places to visit for an orchid exploration tour are the Lankester Botanical Gardens just east of Cartago. Another one’s the Wilson Botanical Gardens near San Vito de Java. These places can be seen best on day trips. There is also a garden in Palmares that is solely devoted to Costa Rica’s national flower. 

Costa Rica has about 1400 species of orchids, more than any other Central American country and there are believed to be more that are awaiting discovery. Unlike temperate orchids, the vast majority of tropical species are epiphytes. They are omnipresent in Costa Rica and can be found everywhere from the coastal shorelines to the elevated mountain tops. They are spotted in huge numbers in the cloud forest, where haze and consistent rain offer them a perfect backdrop and weather conditions. Though there are several large and splendid looking orchids most are only miniature with spanning a few millimeters. Bees, wasps and flies pollinate a majority of the orchids but hummingbirds are responsible for pollinating a few cloud forest species here. It is popularly believed that the white flowers are responsible for generating nectar.

Epiphytes grow extensively in the rain or cloud forest, where plenty of rain and mist throughout the year create perfect conditions to help them flourish. Ferns and budding plants grow on the trunks of the trees in an exceptionally varied mixture of hues and sizes. Out of these, a majority belong to the orchid, bromeliad and gesnereaceas families. The Guaria Morada, Costa Rica’s national flower is an orchid species with big, striking looking flowers that is perpetually been exploited to create newer hybrid species.

There are many places in Costa Rica where these beautiful flowers can be seen up clase and personal. The Monteverde orchid garden is one such place that features an extensive collection of orchids. They have over 400 different species of orchids. Each species is distinguished with its scientific name. One can find a collection endemic species in Monteverde along with a collection of miniature orchids including the tiniest one on earth. They offer guided walks in English and Spanish along with guided tours with expert, knowledgeable and experienced guides that can last anywhere between 25 and 40 minutes.

The main steps in caring for orchids, especially those cultivated in flowerpots involves abundant light, though not direct blazing sunlight. This is mandatory for created top quality blooms. Watering the plants moderately so as to prevent the roots from rotting. It is important to fertilize these blooms two weeks with a diluted fertilizer to prevent the roots from destruction. Controling insects and avoiding damages caused by funguses and bacteriais also crucial. There are several effective insecticides, fungicides and antibiotics that can be sued to protect your blooms from potential pests. It is also in the best interests of your cultivation that you destroy the blooms that are infected with a virus since there’s no cure for certain viruses.

More Information

http://www.montezumabeach.com/costa-rica-orchids/

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White Capuchin Monkeys

Capuchin monkeys, also called white-faced monkeys, occupy the wet lowland forests on Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and Panama and deciduous dry forest on the Pacific coast along with other wild animals in the jungles here. They are indigenous to Central and South America and can be regularly seen in many of Costa Rica’s national parks. Capuchins have small, slender bodies covered in brown or black fur. Their faces, necks and chests are typically white or cream colored that has led to them being christened the white-faced monkeys.

These White capuchin monkeys are rather distinguishable in appearance from other Central American primates. They feature a black body with white upper chest and shoulders, and a stark pale face with a black cap on their skull. They are diurnal and arboreal by nature, and can regularly be seen utilizing their prehensile tails and powerful limbs to sway between trees. The average group size is about 15 per group, with an adult alpha male leading the troop. Females have one baby every 1 to 2 years, who is cared for by the mother for the first 5 or 6 months of its life.

Capuchins are said to have one of the most varied diets of New World monkeys. Aside from resting, all their time is spent moving about and foraging, starting at daybreak and traveling about until night. They forage from the forest floor to the canopy, and their troop can spread really far for the purpose of foraging. They will also make the journey to spring or other sources when they are thirsty. Their actions are known to have a deep impact on the vegetative populations in their habitats. They may do this by dispersing seeds of some species, stimulating branching by their pruning activities, and devouring insects that would otherwise destroy plants.

The diet of Capuchins are primarily insectivorous, but have a diet broad beyond insects – fruits, flowers, invertebrates, as well as the less frequent bird eggs, bird hatchlings, nestling squirrels, and small lizards. They will eat plant material some times as well. The insects they consume include butterfly larvae, ants, cicadas, grasshoppers, and others. These omnivores are highly discerning about their food. They prefer eating ripe fruits, swallowing the juice and flesh, and spitting out the unwanted parts.

Spider Monkeys

The spider monkey species formerly was earlier abundantly spotted all over Costa Rica and was prevalent in several parts of Central America. Off late, owing to poaching and deforestation, it is limited to regions with jungle belts big enough to hold its large troops. Since Spider Monkeys are one of the largest New World primate species, they have become more susceptible to hunting. Spider monkeys tend to stay high off the ground in the canopy of tropical forests. This species contains 9 subspecies based on their color. The color of the back, shoulders, and tail ranges from blonde to black based on the subspecies. Costa Rica is home to a couple of these subspecies. Spiders are the most agile of the Costa Rican monkeys. They prance through trees utilizing their forelimbs and tail. The Spider’s legs are long and slender, and they possess the most prehensile tails of all Costa Rican primates that supports their entire weight.

Spider Monkeys utilize their tails like a fifth limb with which they can manage their entire weight. They are rarely known to leave the place they primarily inhabit, and feed constantly on foliage, nuts and fruits. They communicate with each other through gestures. Beware, they are known to scare off humans who try to intrude into their habitat by shaking branches heartily to scare the trespasser away. If even this turns out to be ineffective, they vociferously hurl huge branches at the prowler.

The Spider Monkey’s group dynamics are known to be highly complicated and can fluctuate several times through the day. They tend to subdivide into small groups, often into clans of 2 to 3 individuals, and also mini troops within the troop with an adult male, a few adult females and their young. During the end of the day, the subgroups meet up as a single unit that comprises many adult males, juvenile males, adult females and their babies. Their total group size is approximately 20 individuals. Other than coming together into the big group at certain trees, spider monkeys also forage independently or in their tinier groups. These primate species almost exclusively feed on fruits, but sometimes they will supplement their fruit diet with nascent leaves for more protein.

Mantled Howler Monkeys

Howlers live in the elevated forest canopies of lowland and montane forests. In Costa Rica, they are found at the La Selva, Corcovado National Park, Santa Rosa National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve; may also be found in San Jose and San Vito. Howlers are famous for the cacophonous vocalizations produced by adult males. Their howls can be heard up to a couple of kilometers away through the forest. They often make these calls at sunrise or in reply to other sounds such as airplanes and thunder, or other howlers. Some biologists have found out that their howling is nothing but a means to communicate within the troop. An adult male howler weighs up to 6 to 7 kg; an adult female about 4 to 5 kg. Howlers have prehensile tails longer than their body length. At birth, the infant howlers weigh about 0.4 kg.

The Mantled Howler Monkey is indigenous to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama. The Mantled Howler Monkey is synonymous with Costa Rica’s wildlife and is among the most frequently spotted primates in several Central American national parks, including Manuel Antonio, Corcovado National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Santa Rosa National Park. They are generally found on the shelters of the low land and mountainous regions of Costa Rica, though it is common to see them everywhere including when you’re enjoying an outdoor breakfast at your chic vacation resort. Mantled howler monkeys are omnipresent in Costa Rica.
Mantled Howler females gain ripe sexuality at 3 years.

They pass through a regular estrus cycle for 16 days, and they exhibit skin transformation, generally related to swelling of the skin and a change in the labia minora color from white to light pink. A female mantled howler monkey generally indulges in multiple mating before conception. The age of sexual maturity for howler males is about 40 months, but the mating process for males trying to breed in non-maternal groups may be prolonged until they elevate themselves to the required social status. In some places, they will act as your wake up call. Despite being notorious for their cacophonous cries, howlers are known to be surprisingly quietly and movers. They are known to rest for a major part of the day.

The Mantled Howler Monkey group usually comprises several adult males and females, with their juveniles and infants, although juveniles usually leave their parents’ group eventually. At 12 weeks, howlers are known to move away from their parents. A female will become sexually active at 3 years, and have her first infant before her fourth year, with a gestation period of 6 months. The adult males are known to dominate the group but the youngest adult of either sex holds the much coveted alpha rank for that sex. The Howler Monkey’s average group size varies from 11 to 18 depending on the region. They are almost never spotted on the group and stay put on the canopies. Howlers are relatively common within the Costa Rican forest canopies, hotels, eco resorts and national parks.

Squirrel

Squirrel monkeys make their homes in the tropical evergreen forests, mangroves, and secondary forests. In Costa Rica, the squirrel monkey is spotted only in the Pacific lowlands and southern part of Costa Rica. Some are as small as 5-6 monkeys per group, while others as large as several dozen (at a times a hundred monkeys per groups). Several adult males join a single troop, and there are normally four adult females for every male in a group. Females give birth to single babies at a time after a 5-6 month gestation period.

Tourism and farming have collectively contributed to drastically affecting Costa Rica’s depleting population of squirrel monkeys. How they managed to get Costa Rica and breed and live in isolation from their band, the closest of which is hundreds of miles away is still not fathomed by biologists. This isolation, though, has turned them into vulnerable and destructive creatures, and in recent decades their numbers have plunged significantly.

All of Costa Rica’s squirrel monkeys are part of the endangered lot, but their subspecies found near the Manuel Antonio is virtually extinct. There are less than a thousand of them left in Costa Rica now when some decades ago the number was three to four times more than that. Deforestation, habitat destruction and their isolation have all played a part in the near extinction of these intriguing species.

Further Reading

http://www.costaricajourneys.com/mantled-howler-monkey/

http://www.montezumabeach.com/howler-monkeys/

http://www.montezumabeach.com/white-faced-capuchin-monkey/

http://www.costaricajourneys.com/spider-monkey/

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Centuries ago Cocos Island was the hidey-hole for pirates, the hub of explorers and sailors and the much publicized inspiration for literary classics such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. There are tales aplenty of the elusive buried treasures of Edward Davis in 1685, Benito Bonito, and William Thompson in the early 19^th century, which even if they left have not been traced yet.

Cocos Island National Park is located at the tip of an ancient volcanic mountain secluded by the surrounding Pacific. It has been colonized over several centuries and is enclosed by a blanket of dense rainforest. Several species found here have evolved after they came here, transforming into unique indigenous forms that cannot be seen anywhere on earth. These species are known as endemics.

The Coco’s Island National Park is isolated in the vast expanse of the ocean. The nearest land is Costa Rica 360 miles to the east. The Galápagos Islands are the closest neighbors, some hundred miles down the southwest side. The island was actually created during a volcanic turmoil about a couple of million years ago and comprises primarily of basaltic rock, turmoil and andesite lava flows. Its landmass is interspersed by four mountain peaks, the highest of which is the Cerro Iglesias, at about 2,000 feet above the sea.

Ccoso features only two bays with safe anchorages and balmy sandy beaches. The Chatham is located on the northeast side while Wafer Bay is to its northwest region. Owing to the  almost surreal marine life hosted in azure waters, Cocos Island has earned the title of one of the ten best scuba diving spots on the earth by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and is on the bucket list of most diving experts.

Known for its spectacular biodiversity, Cocos Island is also home to at least 27 endemic fish species including the much sought after batfish. The terrestrial life at Cocos also displays a high number of endemic species. There are some 70 of the 235 identified vascular plant species in the world, about 25 species of moss, 27 species of liverwort and approximately 85 species of fungus. The island houses about 90 bird species, including the Island cuckoo and flycatcher. There are about 350 species of insects, of which 64 are indigenous. The island has two native reptiles inhabiting it.

This Island’s world famous cerilean waters are filled with diverse specimens of marine life, including several white tip reef sharks, schooling hammerhead sharks, dolphins, mantas and marbled rays, giant moray eels, sailfish, and the one off whale shark. Other regularly spotted species here include large schools of jacks and tuna, silky sharks, silver tip sharks, marlin, Creole fish, green turtles and octopus.

The foremost visitors to the island left pigs on the island as a self- fulfilling source of meat. Until the current day pigs and deer inhabit the island, much to the destruction of the island’s native nesting birds. These terrestrial creatures are also responsible for facilitating soil erosion by constant digging.

Diving off Cocos Island is suitable for the more experienced diver. There are thermoclines and swellings that cause a significant variation in temperature, while erratic currents and surface chops are also frequently present in this region. Visibility varies 25 metres up to 40 metres and dive depths usually range from 15-35 metres, though there are some deeper dives. Because the average dive depth is deeper than usual, liveaboards normally feature four dives per day at Cocos (including a night dive). The main attractions here for divers are the large pelagic species, which are spotted abundantly in this unusual center point between the deep and not so deep waters. The largest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet are regularly reported here. Smaller and more vibrant species are also spotted in one of the most extensive and verdant reefs of the south eastern Pacific.

 Manuelita Coral Garden is one of the most popular dive sites on the island. This is the favorite spot for most divers here and faces the composed waters of Chatham Bay. The well-preserved site witnesses minimal current or swells and supports a lovely garden at depths ranging from 20 to 70 feet, which is a delight for underwater photography buffs. Innumerable fish, eels, lobsters and other critters are inhabitants of the hard coral reef and the adjoining sand slope. Big fish frequently visit this site, including hammerheads, black tip sharks, white tip sharks and marble rays. Large schools of white tip sharks can also be spotted feeding at dark. This one’s super for night dives.

In contrast, Bajo Dos Amigos is a challenging diver’s bastion. It is seamount site shaped like a crown and is the only place here where black coral colonies can be watched at secure depths, from 100 and 130 feet. Due to the strong currents normally found here, this isn’t an easy diving site. The Submerged Rock site offers vibrant scenery creating along with exceptional photo opportunities at depths between 50 to 70 feet. This high point serves as a hotbed for white tip sharks, where one can unfailingly spot the baby sharks and their mothers.

Dirty Rock (not so dirty and by no means a rock is an island), also known as Pietra Socia or Boat Rock, is situates in the northern region of Cocos and about a kilometre from the main island. Rich currents flow through the area and form the foundation of a food chain that attracts several sharks and fish populations. This spot acts as the tiara on the Cocos Island crown of the Cocos as it houses one of the highest populations of Scalloped Hammerheads. Divers here go down through a virtually infinite cloud of Pacific Creolefish, though the sharks can be witnessed rotating beneath. Below 25 metres large loose schools of Scalloped Hammerheads move around, prancing off in all sides and then coming together again lose to the diver.

More Information

Visit Cocos Island – Everything about Cocos Island that you’d probably ever want to know.
http://www.costarica-scuba.com/about-cocos-island/
Cocos Island – on Costaricajourneys.com

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Anamaya Resort is a luxury resort and surf school situated in Montezuma, a tourist oriented tropical beach town in Costa Rica. Anamaya Celebrity Villa and Yoga Resort entertains all sorts of vacation. From a lazy day by the pool to braving the waves in the ocean, from hanging out at the beach to rappelling down the waterfalls, from families with kids seeking a fun filled respite to couples looking for an intimate retreat, from carefree backpackers to celebrities on a hideout, Anamaya Celebrity Villa and Yoga Resort is an ideal escapeway. The luxurious resort and yoga center now offers surf packages that involve expeditions to the town’s best surf points. In Montezuma, some of the great surf destinations are Playa Grande, Los Cedros, Reyes and Rio Lajas. The resort arranges trips for surfing and other activities, offers lavish accommodation, and delicious cuisines.

Surf Adventures at Anamaya

There is no doubt that Costa Rica is famous worldwide for its various sports and surfing opportunities. The resort offers surf classes and packages to its guests. From absolute beginners who don’t know a thing about surfing to veterans who want to level up, the surf sessions conducted by professional instructors will help you learn and improve. According to the preferences of a vacationer, classes can be conducted privately or as a group. Along with surfing, it is recommended that guests take Yoga sessions as well to empower the body and mind. The surf package includes a week long stay at the resort, 3 organic meals daily, Yoga classes, 5 surf lessons, surf board rental, two infrared sauna treatment, a hike to Montezuma Waterfall and lots of fun. If you bring along a friend, a great discount is given! To know about rates, just place a call!

Accommodations at Anamaya Resort

Anamaya is an eco friendly place standing atop a jungle clad hill with a 270 degree views of the azure ocean and shimmering white-sand beaches. The scenic hills nestling the resort are just next to the Montezuma Waterfalls. There are nine cabinas in the resort which are fashioned with contemporary lines and elegant interior decor inspired by Bali, Indonesian and Mediterranean culture. There is a spacious bathroom with a hot water shower supply in each cabina. The resort can accommodate up to 22 at a time. Surrounding the cabinas, there are various amazing outdoor features. There is a large infinity edge swimming pool that ends on the edge of a cliff from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the town.

Contact Anamaya Celebrity Villa and Yoga Resort

Location: Montezuma, Costa Rica
Website: http://www.anamayaresort.com/
Email: EnjoyLife@AnamayaResort.com
Phone Number: (506) 2642-1289 and 1-866-412-5350
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Costa Rica is a tropical country featuring a string of sun drenched white-sand beaches fronted by a vast ocean and a verdurous jungle on the backdrop. The country is tourist friendly and offers numerous sport opportunities and sightseeing options. Its rich coasts live up to everyone’s expectations. Tourists and locals can enjoy eco tours, wildlife watching, sportfishing, and kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and not to mention its incredible beach breaks and surf spots. Costa Rica is considered one of the top ten surfing countries. The crystal clear water is mostly warm and many spots are isolated. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced surfer, you will find the tropical surfing destination really impressive.

Surf, Surf and Surf…

You will find plenty of perfect surfing points along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts.

Surf Spots in the Pacific Coast

The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica has many awesome spots for both beginner and professional surfers. The waves are mostly regular, smooth and consistent throughout the year.

Dominical

Dominical is a quiet oceanfront town with a relaxed ambiance. It is great for surfers who are looking for an uncrowded place. The surf is mainly beach break with sand bottoms and shallower swells. For bigger swells, head towards the southern end of the beach where there is a point break with larger waves. The good months to surf are from May to October.

Ollie’s Point

Ollie’s Point is in Santa Rosa National Park and can be accessed by a boat only. You will have to pay the fees in order to enter the park. It is situated in a rivermouth featuring rapid, hollow waves that break on the beach. The surfing condition is great all year round with low to mid tides. The spot is ideal for longboarders.

Playa Grande

Playa Grande is a beach break located just north to Tamarindo. It has a 3 feet overhead, hollow peaks and barrels. The surf point gets very crowded from June to August and from December to April when the tides are mid to high. The beach boasts consistent waves with a fast beach break called La Casita. If you go further towards the north, you will discover another great surf spot that breaks left and right!

Witch’s Rock

Witch’s Rock is also located in the Santa Rosa National Park and is accessed by a boat. The point has clean, glassy waves with offshore winds during the months from December to April. Watch out for the crocodiles and sharks.

Tamarindo Rivermouth

The rivermouth in Tamarindo is great for longboarders. The breaks are excellent on low tides and even though the waves appear smaller, they are not so.

Suck Rock

Located in Santa Teresa, Suck Rock is a famous right hand beach break. The waves are fast and large often rising up to 20 feet! The break is very popular among both tourists and locals.

La Lora Amarilla

La Lora Amarilla is considered one of the top five surf spots in Costa Rica. It is located in Santa Teresa. The wave is hollow; A shaped and breaks in both directions during the low tide. When the currents are strong and the tide is high, the wave can create a large wall of water up to 150 meters! La Lora is free from rocks; features perfectly shaped consistent waves making itself a most favored surfing destination.

Pico Pequeno

Pico Pequeno, also called as The Little Peak, is a rocky and a powerful surf point located in Tamarindo. The frequency of waves is consistent with an awesome wind and swell directions. The waves break both left and right and are normally about 50 m in length. For advanced surfers who enjoy the adrenaline rush of riding a strong wave Pico Pequeno will prove to be a fabulous challenge.

Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa is located minutes away from Jaco. It offers consistent surf breaks throughout the year. The waves are rip currents and weak which makes it convenient for beginners. The best time to surf is from May to October when the swells are large.

Playa Negra

Playa Negra is located south to Tamarindo. It is one of the most popular surf spots on the Pacific coast. The water forms barrel waves when tides and swells are good. It is great for beginners and advanced surfers.

Playa Carmen

Playa Carmen is in Mal Pais. It features a superb beach breaks with various peaks that break right and left. The swells have excellent height and are headed from both south and north. The waves are very easy to surf making the beach a suitable place for novices and beginners.

Punta Barrigona

Punta Barrigona is a reef break located in Mal Pais with rock bottoms that has a long left hand that turns into a massive hot dog wave. It is only suitable for advanced surfers.

Surf Spots in the Caribbean Coast

Playa Bonita

Playa Bonita is a beautiful beach in Limon. It is very popular among the locals who go there to spend weekends. It has a beach break which can get really big before closing out and a reef break with shallow, fast and hollow waves.

Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo has two amazing surf points Salsa Brava and El Barco. Salsa Brava is a right hand reef break famous for its barrel waves during the months of January and March. It is only suitable for advanced surfers because the waves are powerful and inconsistent. For beginners, El Barco is better. It is located north to Salsa Brava.

Playa Cocles

Playa Cocles is a pretty beach located a few kilometers away from Puerto Viejo. The waves are real fun to ride when the tide is high. It is great for intermediate to advanced surfers.

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All-inclusive-costarica.com
Costaricaecolodges.com – Costa Rica eco-friendly hotels and travel help
Scuba.cr – Scuba Diving information for Costa Rica
Hostelz.com – With over 40,000 hostels, this site is the biggest directory of cheap accommodations for surfers.
Kalapiti – Luxury and exotic jungle lodge in Montezuma
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Santa Teresa – Santa Teresa and Malpais Travel Guide
TravelInCostarica.net – Travel information for Costa Rica
Tropisphere.com – Costa Rica real estate, hotels for sale, beachfront properties, condos, farms, etc

About Costa Rica:

Costa Rica is recognized as one of the most delightful countries in Central America, and also has become a favorite of visitors throughout the world. It’s among the very few countries where every thing seems refreshing, there is no military, no nuclear power plants, yet possess an abundance of traditions available, and without winter time. The nation’s unit of currency is the colon (CRC) and both Euros and Dollars are generally exchanged at banking companies. Primary credit cards are commonly acknowledged in tourist towns, but you may not utilize them in a lot of the much more rural regions. In its most optimistic side, Costa Rica has received a long and impressive history as a pacifist state. The nation is rich in incredible natural resources and lots of types of animals, a number of them are particularly rare and can be witnessed once you engage in a visit Costa Rica.

When planning on your holiday, the first thing you need to know would be the locations to go to. One excellent recommendation is the Guanacaste along the northwest section of Costa Rica, which has many beautiful views to experience and pursuits to savor. Yet another vacation spot that Costa Rica showcases of is Southern Nicoya Peninsula, which shapes the biggest peninsula of the land. It is recognized for its amazing surf beaches and is a preferred tourist place. The most notable element of the Peninsula de Nicoya are the beaches. Around the large vista of coastline are enormous breathtaking beaches together with extraordinary coast panorama, and smaller towns each having its own distinctive beauty.

A lot of the small hotels in Costa Rica normally give a more home-like atmosphere with smaller sleeping rooms and comfortable spaces. Affordable hotels are usually more cheaper, however are not backpacker hotels with compact beds. They don’t have all the facilities of an elegant hotel, however they provide tidy and comfortable rooms for a reasonable price. It is a excellent venue for enhancing your language plus they can render personalized services. If you wish to have a getaway in a high quality comfort, lots of hotels throughout Costa Rica are available to satisfy your every need. These kinds of hotels can provide you the luxury of your life- from personal transfer, surfing classes, customized meals, or private jacuzzis. These are wonderful when you don’t want to do a task but to enjoy.

There’s a large choice of pursuits to select from in your Costa Rica Caribbean vacation. Many of these rely on the specific region of the country where you are going. In the rich rainforest, seeing the enormous groups of birds with professional English-speaking escort or horseback riding are just a few of the adventures you will find in Costa Rica. Aside from the wildlife and birds that will make any eco-tourism aficionado delighted, Costa Rica is also where one can find 835 varieties of fish, 700 of which are ocean fish. The crystal clear waters of the country are perfect for fishing adventures. There are lots of establishments that offer fishing gears just in case you do not have your own. Many excellent surfing instructors live in various beach towns around Costa rica too.

There are actually two oceans from which to choose: the Pacific and also the Caribbean, whose overflowing underwater life is seen while snorkeling or diving. Not just this, a Costa Rica Caribbean travel guarantees you a pleasing atmosphere in every region of the nation you choose to see!

Finding your way all around a new country can be difficult and also mind-boggling in some cases. Remote or small cities can be served just by one bus daily, however, you get there. Keep in mind that even though these buses may look to operate on a casual schedule they do leave on time up to the minute and they will leave you behind even though you have purchased a ticket ahead of time! Shuttle services are available throughout Costa Rica. They travel to all the most prominent vacation destination of the nation. You’ll have the opportunity to see dolphins, whales, Manta Rays and also other marine wildlife. It’s the easiest and a lot of thrilling means to travel this portion of Costa Rica.

More Resources we like:

Casa Divina Rental Villa – Rental housenearby the Montzum
costaricaweathercenter.com – Local Weather in Costa Rica
Don Jons Hostel – Don Jon’s cabinas in the core of St Teresa
Fuego Lodge – Santa Teresa, Costa Rica hotel near great surf spots
laescueladelsol.com – Montezuma Area retreat center offering surfing and yoga
www.montezumasurfschool.com – Surfing center with classes in the town of Montezuma
Pura Sonica Santa Teresa – Internet radio station based out of the beaches of Santa Teresa and Malpais
Montezuma Travel Adventures – Tours and Transport including horseback riding, scuba, and more…
Zumatours Costa Rica – Montezuma area Tours with canopy tour, boat trips, nature hikes and more…

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Costa Rica is rich in natural resources in the forms of seascapes, landscapes and wildlife. Aside from the country’s rich geographical qualities such as tropical jungles and glorious beaches, Costa Rica is also blessed with a great biodiversity.

The blessed isle of Costa Rica is home to the Harpy Eagle. Considered as one of the largest and most powerful birds known, the Harpy Eagle was named after Hades’ wind spirits for its strength and agility. The Harpy Eagles are carnivores and are known to snatch up a monkey, a sloth or a porcupine from treetops for sustenance. They have black feathers but their undersides are covered in white. A typical female Harpy Eagle weighs about six to nine kilograms while its male counterpart weighs to only about four to five kilograms. Harpy Eagles are recently considered as near threatened. The destruction of their habitats such as deforestation and logging has made this particular species almost extinct. According to some travelogues, some of the Harpy Eagles can be seen in the Corcovado area.

The medium sized mammals called sloths are mostly prey to the Harpy Eagles and can also be found in Costa Rica’s jungles. These creatures are known to spend their time sleeping for more than eighteen hours a day. Two types of sloths can be found in Costa Rica, the commonly seen three-toed sloth and the nocturnal two-toed sloth. Three-toed sloths are considered herbivores while the two-toed sloths are omnivores preying on leaves, tender shoots, insects and small reptiles. Due to the endangerment of these species, sanctuaries, like the Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, have been built to help protect them from further extinction.

Costa Rica is also known for their jungle wild cats. The country is actually home to six species of wild cats from the largest to the smallest—the Jaguar, Jaguarundi, Puma, Ocelot, Margay Cat and Tigrillo. Jaguars are the largest carnivores weighing 56 to 96 kilograms. They have the recorded lengths to about 1.62 to 1.83 metres with its tail even adding about 75 centimetres to its total body length. The smallest wild cat growing to about 38 to 59 centimetres is called the Tigrillo or Oncillo.

The Jaguarundi is a medium sized wild cat that is also called Leoncillo, which means little lion. Sometimes they are also called otter cats. They have short round ears, short legs and elongated body and tail and from afar, they look like otters. The Puma, also known as mountain lion or cougar, is the fourth largest cat in the world with the body length of 1.5 to 2.75 metres. They are best known for their hunting skills. The Margay cat and Ocelot are two different species of cats that look similar. Both are medium sized cats that have similar features with the domestic cat. Their fur normally comes in brown fur with either spots or stripes of black, white or dark brown in them.

Most of these animals can only be seen in Costa Rica’s rich and diversified jungles. Currently, their numbers are slowly decreasing due to numerous deforestation and pollution. But the people of Costa Rica are doing everything they can to preserve and help these wild animals.

Costa Rica Animals – Wildlife guide on CostaricaJourneys.com
Volunteer in Costa Rica: RanchoDelicioso.com

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Who doesn’t like going out to smell the fresh open air of the sea? It’s safe to say that a pristine beach is nearly universally loved, and beaches are the ultimate vacation getaway for most. Vacationers can do lots of activities such as swimming, snorkeling, surfing and scuba diving. Volleyball, Tug-of-war and other games can be played by kids and adults alike. Everybody loves the beach. And everybody loves great beaches.

Vacationers are always looking for the best beaches in the world. People travel to different countries in search for that perfect beach—such as Costa Rica. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is blessed with rich biodiversity and gorgeous beaches. The country has numerous bays, peninsulas and coasts and has utilized them to attract more tourists. Costa Rica’s beaches truly offer the get-away-from-it-all vacation most travelers are searching for.

Southern Nicoya Peninsula

Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula has been a top tourist destination for some time. It’s famous for its unspoiled beaches. One can enjoy beaches such as Montezuma, Tamarindo and Santa Teresa. Montezuma can be found at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. It has been known as the “Bohemian Beach” since Bohemian-inspired travelers often come to Montezuma. There are also tide pools and hidden waterfalls to enjoy within the beach town.

Tamarindo

The Tamarindo beach area is a haven for world-class travelers. It has now grown into a traveler’s paradise since it has been developed to accommodate tourists’ every need. Restaurants and supermarkets have opened nearby the beach for the tourists’ convenience. Aside from swimming, travelers can enjoy coastal activities such as zip-lining, snorkeling, surfing and fishing. Mal Pais beach town is known as one of the top ten most beautiful beaches is the world. Its white sand coves have attracted many travelers including celebrities giving the small town its current popularity.

Corcovado / Osa Peninsula

Aside from the beaches of Nicoya Peninsula, Corcovado is also considered a top tourist beach destination in Costa Rica. It is located in the Osa Peninsula which is in the southwest of Costa Rica. Corcovado has preserved its pristine condition even though many tourists have visited it. Travelers enjoy its natural splendor by pitching tents and spending nights on the beach while on vacation.
One of the first discovered beaches in Costa Rica is the Manuela Antonio beach. It has become well-known because of its breathtaking views and sights. The vibrant colors of blue and green are incorporated in the sea, jungle-covered mountains and sky. Since it’s the most visited beach in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio also has a very active night life in the nearby town area.

Tortuguero

Tortuguero is a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean side. It’s located in the north of Limon. Its name loosely translates to “Land of Turtles.” As its name suggest, sea turtles can be found in its waters. Vacationers can get a chance to see these creatures during their egg-laying season, which is from April to May and July to October, depending on the species of turtle.

Other beaches such as Punta Uva, Playa Dominical, Manzanillo and Bonita beach can also be visited in Costa Rica. More beaches are being developed for tourism each year. And many of the known beaches are growing in development to accommodate the many tourist visiting Costa Rica.

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Beaches of Costa Rica: http://beaches-costa-rica.com

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