Map of Costa Rica & Vacations Guide

Costa Rica is one of the best vacation destinations in the Western Hemisphere, but this country don't get the respect that it deserves, probably because this destination don't offers big money casinos and many luxury resorts, vacation rentals, villas and hotels. It appeals more to lovers of natural beauty. If you are an adventurous type or if you love to spend time outdoors then Costa Rica will be the discovery of a lifetime for you! (see the map of Costa Rica)
Costa Rica is certainly rich in natural beauty. Where else can you find so many isolated sandy beaches and wild rain forests teeming with howler monkeys, birds, and tropical butterflies? It has also some of the most exciting and warm whitewater rivers in the world! Here the spectacular views are common due to the high volcanoes, from which some are still active!

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Affordable Real Estate

The climate and the weather are excellent in Costa Rica, the healthcare is inexpensive and of a high quality. Foreign owners of real estate enjoy all the rights of a Costa Rican citizen and still the properties are very affordable. People from this country enjoy and take great pride in their stable democracy. Many U.S. citizens have nowadays retirement homes or villas in Costa Rica. Because this Central American country is considered now an ecological paradise, more and more people choose to invest into vacation rentals or villas, so the real estate market grows continuously.

Villas & Hotels of San Jose

Costa Rica is a rugged land, much of the country it's mountains, forest, and hills. The roads have been carved out of rugged hillsides, many are not paved, and the rainy season can beat them up, so you could have some problems during your travel, especially if you don't have a 4x4 car.
The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose and it's a good starting place for a tour of this country due to its location in the central region. Here you can be found also excellent accommodations in budget hotels or luxury villas. The city itself is busy and filed with traffic. There are many things to do, but travelers often miss San Jose choosing instead to head straight from the airport to beaches or rain forests. Maybe San Jose is not the most beautiful city in the world, but it is generally safe and, beside good hotesl and villas, has many attractions to offer.

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This vacation guide contains also a map of Costa Rica to find easy the best travel destinations. Go to Map of Costa Rica