Costa Rica vacations are extremely popular. This beautiful location sits between North and South America near the Panama canal. When people hear Costa Rica, images of paradise, relaxation and adventure pop into their head. This isn't just marketing: Costa Rica has plenty to offer you in a great vacation package, whether it's for a romantic getaway,

When choosing where to go in Costa Rica, there are several popular locations:

• San Jose
• Fortuna
• Tamarindo
• Manuel Antonio
• Papagayo
• Jaco
• Santa Ana
• Alajuela
• Brasilito
• Matapala
• San Antonio de Belen
• Quepos

The most popular destinations out of the above, however, are San Jose and Santa Ana. San Jose has several fun landmarks that often make it into the activities of a Costa Rica trip:

1. Museum of Costa Rican Art
2. The National Theater
3. Spirogyra Butterfly Garden

Costa Rica is an interesting place. Geographically, it is situated comfortably between North and South America, making it accessible from both countries via air, water or land. It is definitely an exotic location. Because of it's location, the weather remains tropical for most of the year. Rain falls regularly. Here are some interesting notes to help paint you a picture of what a vacation will be like:

• Costa Rica has no army.

• The food is a blend of Native American, Spanish, and African –
  The Tamale is a stand out item.

• Costa Rica has been declared the Greenest country in the world by the Happy Planet Index.

• The industries of of pharmaceuticals, financial outsourcing, and software development are the fastest growing sectors in Costa Rica
  
  

• Costa Rica is included in US Central time.
  
  

• Costa Rica offers “Ecotourism” tourism of nature environments, including many parks
  
  

• Marimba is the national instrument
  
  

• Costa Rica is rich with flora and animal life. Due to it's upstanding rating in environmental protection, the nature of Costa Rica will be enjoyable for future generations