costa rica holidays

about costa rica holidays

 

Costa Rica is renowned as a nature lover’s paradise with beautiful beaches, diverse jungles and dramatic volcanoes. This beautiful country is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and offers a wealth of attractions. The capital San Jose has a welcoming cosmopolitan charm, while the national parks and reserves that protect nearly 25% of the land are home to an abundance of wildlife. To see the jungle from its richest perspective enjoy an unforgettable tour of the rainforest canopy or soak in the thermal springs while watching hummingbirds in the forest around you. Costa Rica’s Tortuguero beaches attract sea turtles each year from June – October and the golden beaches and reefs of Manuel Antonio are perfect for snorkelling and diving. If you want more action then why not try river rafting, sport fishing or some of the best trekking in Latin America? Whatever your aspirations may be, rest assured that you are in the hands of the experts. The Holiday Place have over 15 years experience in arranging personalised itineraries that combine the highest calibre of staff and guides to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.

important holiday info

Climate:	Tropical	Time Zone:	GMT(-6)
Language:	Spanish	Current Times:
Currency:	Colon	costa rica: 13-May-08 9:006 PM
Temperature:	25°C/35°C	UK: 14-May-08 3:006 AM

arenal holidays

our hotels in arenal

Costa Rica is about beaches, rainforest and the spectacular Arenal Volcano.
The Arenal Volcano is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active and producing ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. It is considered one of the ten most picturesque volcanoes in the world.
Arenal? landscape has two faces: one covered with lush vegetation sheltering a variety of wildlife, and the other rugged with lava tracts and sand from the constant eruptions. Considered the region? main attraction, Arenal offers daytime and nighttime viewing opportunities, thanks to its constant explosions and eruptions.
Artificial lake Arenal has been created nearby The Arenal Volcano. Arenal reservoir is perfect for trips on large boats fitted out for tourists, fishing or waterskiing. It is also well known among windsurfers as the windsurfing center of Costa Rica, with winds reaching an average speed of 72 kilometers per hour.

guanacaste holidays

our hotels in guanacaste

Long summer days and beautiful beaches are two phrases that best define what Guanacaste is all about. A province for the active soul, Guanacaste draws visitors with its stunning shoreline, isolated beach, incredible bird watching, eco-tourism, amazing horseback riding, excellent surfing, superb snorkeling and wonderful mountain lake windsurfing. With so much to do, it? easy to understand why so many people come to visit this amazing province.

monteverde holidays

our hotels in monteverde

In Spanish, Monteverde means "green mountain" and it is one of the most interesting and most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Best know for the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, hovever there are a number of other reserves and activities in this area. For nature-lovers and birders Monteverde is a natural destination
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a large reserve is one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas and includes eight distinct ecological zones. It protects more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals. In addition to the spectacular Resplendent Quetzal, you may see the endangered Bellbird, or Emerald Toucanet. There are also 30 species of hummingbirds. (We recommend stopping at the Hummingbird Gallery and visits butterfly and frog gardens.)

Monteverde`s most significant tourist activities rest on nature and adventure; however, a cultural component is being revived thanks to the influence of the Quaker community that still dwells in Monteverde and that through much effort has achieved considerable development of the area.

quepos and manuel antonio holidays

our hotels in quepos and manuel antonio

The region`s main attractions are its coast and protected wilderness areas. The coast is made up of numerous beautiful beaches, several of which are less than two hours from San JosE, allowing for quick access. With regard to wilderness areas, the region features wildlife refuges, national parks and biological preserves. Other important attractions are of cultural and recreational interest, including the various organized events - especially sporting events - that distinguish the region. Also worthy of note is the scenic beauty along the coastal highway that connects the Caldera area with the Quepos and Manual Antonio region.

san jose holidays

our hotels in san jose

San Jose is a modern capital which will welcome you with its cosmopolitan charm.
Founded in the colonial era, 1737, San Jose was a small quiet town until around the 1890`s when El Teatro Nacional was built.
You can find here many good bars, shopping centres, restaurants, nightlife and good food.
Besides the nightlife in San Jose, there are many museums and attractions offering a different alternative&or exploring the city. One of these is the Gold Museum offering a rare look at the different gold artifacts of ancient Latin American civilizations. A second interesting attraction for the less adventerous is the Lankester Botanical Gardens just outside of San Jose.

tortuguero holidays

our hotels in tortuguero

Tortuguero is the most important nesting grounds for the Green Sea Turtle in the Western Caribbean. During the summer months (July - September), thousands of turtles come ashore along these world-famous beaches to lay their eggs.
Often called, "Costa Rica's Amazon", Tortuguero is a navigable network of highly scenic lakes, waterways, lagoons and interconnected channels that crosses this National Park and allows a great diversity of fauna and flora to be observed close at hand. It is possible to observe Iguana basking in trees, Monkeys and Sloths in the forest canopy, and the Raphia Palm with the largest leaves of any plant.