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Welcome
to
COSTA RICA
We are delighted to introduce several riding tours
and other adventure trips in Costa Rica to you and hope that it will
assist you with your travel arrangements for Central America. It is our
sincere desire that you will experience the wonders of this beautiful
country and will enjoy meeting the very special people of Costa Rica who
welcome visitors with open arms and friendly smiles. The magic and
beauty of Costa Rica has so much to offer to the 700,000 visitors who
come each year. Nature's Parade includes 11 volcanoes, hot springs to
bath in, 13,000 species of plants, more than 2000 species of
butterflies, 220 species of reptiles, 1600 species of fish in both fresh
water and ocean and 850 species of birds.
Giant leatherback turtles and green sea turtles are just 2 of the
species of turtles that come back year after year to lay their eggs. Monkeys, exotic birds, strange
mammals and incredible flora are found all throughout the country. From
the highland misty cloud forest to the dry forest of the Guanacaste
region to the jungles of the Tortugero area, will thrill those who visit
this unique country.
The combination of climate, gorgeous beaches and
incredible nature, makes this tiny country in Central America an
ecological wonderland. For
Hotel reservations in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica Escape
Conquistadores Ride
Caribbean Adventure Ride
Three Tico Ride
Old Spanish
Trail
Kaleidoscope Ride

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Costa
Rica, Central America
While
Costa Rica covers a mere 0.03% of the planet's surface, the nation is
endowed with over 5% of all the life forms on earth…
This gives you some idea of the magnificence you will encounter...
The territory covers 19,730 square miles, divided by mountain ranges
running principally from North to South. These mountains form part of
the Continental Divide, causing some of the country's rivers to flow
into the Pacific, and others to run into the Caribbean.
Home to most of Costa Rica's population, the Central Valley covers 1.160
square miles. It has fertile soil and a pleasant climate.
Costa Rica is often cited as a model for conservation in harmony with
community development and economic growth. National Parks and reserves
are open to the public at government established fees. Private reserves
set their own rates.
Some of the principal mountain ranges are volcanic. Visitors can access
many of these sites, scattered throughout the country.
In the province of Cartago, not far from the capital of San José, you
will find Irazú volcano which erupted in the early sixties.
Poás volcano, located in the province of Alajuela, has one of the
largest active craters in the world.Beautiful forests grow in the crater
of the dormant Barva in Heredia.
Arenal, a young volcano in the northern part of the country, is
constantly active (and is the site of a spa with natural hot springs).
The country's highest peak, Mount Chirripó, is not volcanic; it
measures 12.412 feet (On a clear day one can see both the Pacific and
Atlantic oceans from atop Mt. Chirripo).
The bulk of Costa Rica's borders, sixty-five percent, is made up of
coastline. Costa Rica has some of the world's most beautiful and idyllic
beaches. Although the coast is not heavily populated, a variety of
tourism projects provide access to a great deal of the nation's beach
areas...
Within Costa Rica, the longest distance you will ever have to travel to
get to a beach is 75 miles. So in a way, the country is like a large
tropical island.
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Things to Bring to Costa Rica
What to bring to Costa
Rica:
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passport
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Sun tan lotion
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insect repellent
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Binoculars
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lots of film
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hat or visor
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sun glasses and
croakies |
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plastic rain poncho
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comfortable walking
shoes |
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river sandals or aqua
socks |
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light weight cotton
clothing |
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shorts...1 pair long
pants...1 long sleeve shirt |
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bathing suit and
beach towel |
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wind breaker or light
jacket |
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flashlight
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water bottle
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battery alarm clock
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personal medications
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SENSIBLE
PRECAUTIONS....
Almost all encounters with noxious insects & plants can be avoided by
watching where you walk or sit, by not touching non-recognizable
insects, plants, etc...by tucking pants in your socks, by using an
insect repellent, by spraying shoes and ankles to avoid bites and by
always following tour guide's instructions to the letter, and finally,
leave valuables at home and avoid using perfumes, after-shave, or other
scents that will attract insects.
Most of important of
all to bring to Costa Rica:
"Sense of adventure, open mind and big smile"
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