Monday, June 29, 2009

Costa Rica: The Honeymoon You've Been Searching For

If you’re looking for more than just basking on the beach for your honeymoon, try Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers a truly unique experience. Most honeymoon spots have a triangular tradeoff: there’s exotic, romantic, and excitement; you can choose two out of three but you can’t have them all. That isn’t true with Costa Rica.

Costa Rica, which literally translates as “Rich Coast,” is located in
Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. It has a rich variety
of plants and animals. While the country has only about 0.1% of the
world’s landmass, it contains 5% of the world’s biodiversity.

We suggest heading to the Corcovado National Park, the park is internationally renowned among ecologists for its biodiversity. You can see everything from big cats to tapirs. Corcovado is also the one park where you can see all four Costa Rican monkey species.

These include the White-headed Capuchin, the Mantled Howler, the Central American Squirrel Monkey (which is only found on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and a small part of Panama), and the endangered Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey.






There’s also the Tortuguero National Park which, as the name suggests,is full of turtles. It is recognized as the annual nesting place of the endangered green turtle but giant leatherbacks, hawksbills, and loggerhead turtles also nest there.

The lush rainforests are definitely exotic, but you may not find the
mating calls of the howler monkeys to be particularly romantic. In the
middle of paradise, there is room for romance. The beautiful white
sandy beaches are perfect for long strolls in the sunset. Or try a
midnight swim under the stars.

If you’re not one who can still sit long enough to enjoy one of the many relaxing spa treatments available in your resort. There are many activities for thrill-seekers. Try one of the world famous Costa Rica canopy tours. You’re strapped into a harness and glide from tree to tree across a cable just like a flying squirrel. There’s also bungee jumping, hiking fiery craters, scuba diving with sharks, and kayaking through fierce currents.

Costa Rica has something for all.

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