this video is closed captioned top 10 places to visit in costa rica it comes without a
surprise that costa rica is on every one of our travel bucket lists and with good reason almost
a quarter of the country is filled with sheer and lush greenery which makes it such a perfect travel
destination along with that the country is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions
including museums theaters research institutes and of course entertainment places but what are
the must-see places that are going to give you an experience of a lifetime buckle your seat
belts as we are going to tell you about the top 10 places you should be visiting when you
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number one manuel antonio national park imagine a place that has lush beaches beautiful forestry
and amazing wildlife how fun would it be to spend your vacation there if you want to experience such
scenes you should visit the manuel antonio national park if you want to have a better
experience it's better to go for a guided tour of the park this park is an amazing picnic spot to
be at with friends and family there are several water sport facilities available to visitors at
night this place becomes even more beautiful when all the tourists are joining in on the fun for the
people who would not prefer a noisy place they could also resort to quiet and equally beautiful
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now let us continue with the video number two arenal volcano the arenal volcano national park
is one of the most exciting volcanoes watching places in costa rica the arano volcano is the
park's most prominent feature the arana volcano is shaped like a cone and the sight of ashes rising
from the crater is breathtaking you don't want to miss out on this tourist attraction since the
transformation of an ash cloud into sheer crimson lava can be worth the trip unfortunately this
volcano killed approximately 87 individuals and destroyed three communities back in 1968 because
sufficient maintenance and facilitation have been carried out from the tourist attraction it
is regarded safe for travelers surprisingly there is a wide range of species there along the site's
boundaries you can see reptiles animals birds and other wildlife there is also a resort where you
can spend the night and enjoy the pleasant views of a rental lake and the volcano along the hiking
trails you can discover some waterfalls as well number three monteverde in the cloud forests these
cloud forests are a breathtaking site for anyone interested in ecotourism this is the greatest
site to visit if you want to immerse yourself in costa rica's natural beauty and observe all
of the animals in its natural habitat because the area is cloud covered there is a certain level of
moisture present which aids in the facilitation of the habitat the majority of visitors come
here just for bird watching although birds are not the only animals present there are also a variety
of colorful frogs and jumping monkeys here wild animals like bumas and jaguars can also be spotted
they are however far more elusive than the other animals hiking is one of the best activities to do
here zip lining and cable cars are also available to give visitors a broad view of the area's fauna
and flora there are restaurants and art galleries here too this location is around four hours drive
from san jose it can become very chilly here and the temperature will drop so bring warm clothes
with you number four dominical if you're looking for a tropical backpacking trip this is the place
to be dominical is full of open-air hotels a laid-back atmosphere peaceful beaches and
gravel roads this is the best spot for surfing if you enjoy surfing then visit dominique hell
you will find it difficult to leave there's a strong chance you'll need to prolong your stay
wildlife viewing can be done up close as howler monkeys will try to wake you up in the morning
two cans will also be busy flying near the pools which is exciting there are numerous sellers there
who will attempt to sell you things and crafts number five tomarindo if you want to have the best
time of your life you should head to tamarindo previously it was a very quiet and secluded
fishing area however it is today one of the most popular tourist sites in all of costa rica there
are many different types of accommodations accessible so the money will not be an issue
tamarindo beach is approximately 1.5 kilometers long and may be a great area for both beginners
and experienced surfers the best months to visit are usually december and november when the waves
are at their peak some of the exciting activities available at this location include turtle watching
animal viewing and zip lining another spectacle is over 100 turtles can be seen laying and nesting
their eggs during march and october number six in santa teresa mount baez is located on the
nakoya peninsula and is well known for attracting surfers from all over the world the town of santa
teresa is the primary attraction in the area the restaurants and hotels can be found in malpa east
currently this location is bustling with travelers and tourists who are making the most of their
vacations malpais is well known for its beautiful scenery which rivals that of dominican there has
also been significant development in the area making it a popular tourist destination number 7.
hakko visiting hako will make you feel as if you are in a huge town or city although you are not
if you've had your fill of san jose hako should be your next stop the beach in hako is pretty
large and nice the swimming and surfing scene is very remarkable and the waves are smaller than on
other coastal beaches hakko has a competitive advantage over other places in costa rica
because of the modernism of its stores and hotels many additional modern amenities and conveniences
are also available making this an ideal location for seniors and pensioners number eight tortuguero
national park torch aguero national park is located on the caribbean coast and the intriguing
part is that it can only be reached by air or water this park located in one of costa rica's
wettest places is home to a large number of green sea turtles since it is an ideal nesting ground
for them the most popular pastime here is watching turtles unfortunately this park is not appropriate
for surfing or swimming because the currents here are significantly stronger and rougher than in the
previous locations conservation strategies have been used here and the facilitation of turtle
breeding and nesting has aided the process you can go on a trip with a guide and see sloths
and monkeys on the hiking trails here number nine osa peninsula and corcovado national park beyond
deminicol's gorgeous beaches you'll notice the osa peninsula and the corcovado national park this
park was established in 1975 and the path system designed in this park is the most spectacular
it is considered one of the world's most biodiverse regions its wildlife includes
scarlet macaws tapirs jaguars and squirrel monkeys hiking trails follow coastal and inland routes
through habitats ranging from pacific beaches and mangrove swamps to low land and montane
rainforests this is the ideal location for hikers who enjoy long journeys snorkeling and diving are
two of the activities available here as well in addition to surfing the fishing scene is
also good here so if you want to go fishing and then eat the catch of the day as a tasty dinner
you are at the right spot number 10 the national theater in san jose it is important to keep in
mind that the costa rican national theater scene is extremely rich and historical which is why many
costa ricans are extremely proud of their theater the national theater in san jose is one of costa
rica's greatest infrastructures the building was built with tax money generated by the government
from coffee exports in addition several european architects and artisans were enlisted to assist
in the design and building of the theater this project was finally completed in 1897 and the
structure consists of various statues linked with fame dance and music inside the pink marble foyer
there are additional tragedy and comedy figures murals also illustrate and demonstrate various
subjects of life in costa rica perhaps the most famous and prominent painting on display is one
depicting a scene of coffee harvesting which was created by arturo fontana in the city of
milan after you've seen some of the parks and beaches you might want to round up your trip to
costa rica with a visit to the national theater this place is undoubtedly special and historic
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