Start your tour of Costa Rica from San Jose, the capital city of the country. Located in the Central valley it is the nerve center of the country. This city combines the verve of a metropolis with a serene lazy tropical aura. You can walk through the winding paths of the city. The major attractions of San Jose are the colossal cathedral, the National Theater, the Jade Museum, the Gold Museum, the National Museum and the Children’s Museum. Visit the Simon Bolivar Zoo to see different kinds of animals. San Jose offers gala option for shoppers and offers good food.
Visit the town of Sarchi to get souvenirs and handicrafts. Take tours to the volcanoes, Rain Forest Aerial Tram and do some adventurous river rafting in the city.
Cartago, the former capital city of Costa Rica is strewn with beautiful architectural ruins. The ruins date back to the 16th century. There is a lovely Our Lady of Angels church in Cartago. There is a statue of Patron of Costa Rica, Saint La Negrita, also famous as Black virgin.
If you want to get lost in the verdant fragrance of the rainforest or want to experience the soft breezes of the beaches then come to Puerto Quepos. If you visit this place in February you can enjoy the festivities of Festival del Mar. There are several hotels, art galleries, gift shops, bars and restaurants in this place.
One of the most beautiful nature reserves of Costa Rica is the Manuel Antonio National park. This lush green rain forest ends in the pearly beaches. There are parrots, three toed sloths, toucans, monkeys and different types of birds in this natural paradise. You can surf or dive in the sea or can just relax in the pretty beaches.
Some of the other attractions in Costa Rica are Ciudad Quesada, Zeledon, Puntarenas, Monteverde and other such beautiful places.
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