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Welcome to our tours page of Costa Rica. You are about to set foot in one of the world’s most beautiful ecological gems. The land which Christopher Columbus named the “rich coast” is now seen as one of the safest and most progressive countries in South America. The only thing to be found in Costa Rica is the Pura Vida (literally “pure life”), an optimistic zest for life in all circumstances… The Costa Ricans (or Ticos for insiders) are constantly cheerful and welcoming to visitors! Costa Rica was also the first nation in the world to dissolve its army, a testament to their commitment to peace and prosperity above all else. It is regularly classed as one of the top countries for standards of living, and has a remarkable development model that prioritizes education, health care and protection of the environment. If you are a nature lover, you will find yourself in heaven… Costa Rica is a pioneering country in the field of ecotourism, and has an extremely rich biodiversity. Several unique species can be found in some of the country’s 33 national parks and reserves: no less than 25% of the Costa Rican territory is protected! To visit Costa Rica is to discover a wild paradise in which people are truly happy – what more could you want?

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Volcán Tenorio

A National Park situated on the Carribean coast and probably one of the most humid places on earth. 
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Tortuguero National Park

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The Tortuguero National Park is the third most popular tourist destination in the country and worth the trip to see it. There's no way in by foot - to visit this incredible region you'll need to go by boat or small plane. Eleven habitats co-exist, so you can expect to see a wide variety of plant and animal life.
The biggest attraction is when the turtles lay their eggs and, later, when they hatch. I was there out of season, so missed this sight, but even so I wasn't disappointed by what I saw around me. Whatever you do, exploring the tropical diversity of the park by taking a hike through the forest and/or a river trip is a great idea!
The scenery is surprising and magical. It's not every day that you drink your morning coffee or take an early walk in mangroves. And, as the forest wakes up, you'll find yourself surrounded by caimans, tropical birds and playful monkeys...an incredible way to wake up and one I wish I could do every day! So yes, whatever the season, think about staying longer in <a href="/costa-rica/">Costa Rica</a> so that you get the chance to visit this little corner of paradise.
As for the village named after the park, it is small and idyllic. Situated on a sandbank between the river and the sea, swimming's not possible, as the sea is too rough. And no use taking your surfboard - the sharks will mistake you for a turtle!
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A National Park situated on the Carribean coast and probably one of the most humid places on earth. 
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This park is superb but also hostile, with rainforest, marshes, beaches, and lakes. Its tropical climate is very wet (6,300 mm of rain a year) and it's generally recommended not to swim off the beaches because of the currents and the sharks...personally, I didn't even bother to paddle as I'd found much nicer water elsewhere during my trip to Costa Rica.Environmentally speaking, Tortuguero is internationally famous for the richness of its ecosystem. The park has several sea turtle nesting areas (Loggerhead turtles, Green turtles, and the impressive Leatherback turtles). Unfortunately, they are also poached, something which the government and local associations are trying to prevent as best they can.

In a virtually uninhabited area, this coastal National Park is in the province of Limon on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.&nbsp;

The excursion to the Tortuguero National Park was fantastic, thanks to the guide, who was passionate about what he did and had the eye of an eagle: caimans, plumed basilisk lizards, tortoises, birds, fish and sloths put on their show all along the canoe trip through the park. As well as the magnificent landscapes the park offers, it's a relaxing and rejuvenating place.After my excursion along the canals of Tortuguero, I then just simply passed a few hours in the village of the same name, and I really loved the spirit of that little lost village. I love these kinds of places, ideal as they are for recharging your batteries, spending time isolated from hectic places, and enjoying surprising encounters, to say the least.

Tortuguero is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. It is a small village on the edge of the Tortuguero National Park, which is THE main tourist attraction in the area and an ideal place for family activities.

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