Pop quiz: Where can you enjoy majestic rainforests, breathtaking beaches that lie off both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, glorious volcanoes, exotic mammals, birds, sea creatures and other magnificent sights while walking? Costa Rica!
Aptly named the "rich coast", this vastly popular Central American destination's amazing geographic and biological diversity possesses a wealth of unique wonders - particularly for those who enjoy walking. Costa Rica is definitely a country best explored on foot, with so much to do and so many sights to see. So, what can you see when nature walking in Costa Rica? Here are three top favourites:
1. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
With its mysteriously misty cloud cover, spectacular views and densely lush vegetation, this fascinating eco-tourism spot is one of the most amazing areas to go nature walking. Costa Rica's indigenous flora and fauna reside right here - some 2,000 species of plants and trees, 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles, more than 100 species of mammals and 400 species of birds, including the famed Quetzal.
After this dreamy adventure, wake up and smell the coffee with a tour through the area's nearby plantations - you'll gain new appreciation of the historical, cultural and economic significance of Costa Rica's "grana de oro", or golden grain, along with steaming hot mugs of the perfect brew.
2. Tortuguero
Costa Rica's Caribbean coastline is popular for its great beaches and seascapes where you can go swimming, snorkelling and diving; but go a bit northwards and you'll meet some of the most interesting denizens while walking! Costa Rica is home to many of the world's endangered sea turtles, including the hawksbills, loggerheads, leatherbacks and the most endangered (and thus protected) of all, the green sea turtle.
The shoreline and sea turtles aren't the only things that make Tortuguero National Park an interesting place to go walking. Costa Rica's wildlife also abounds in the area, such as caimans, manatees and crocodiles in the rivers, and jaguars, three-toed sloths and four different kinds of monkeys in the forests. And birds, birds, birds-there are about 375 species in the area!
3. Rincon de la Vieja
Literally a hotspot for adventure, this fascinating region boasts four volcanoes that make up the Guancaste Mountain Range. Along the hike you will encounter a vast array of bubbling mud pools, and fumaroles as well as hot sulphur springs that you can relax in after a day of walking. Costa Rica natives swear by their therapeutic and medical properties.
With about a quarter of the country reserved for nature, in the form of national parks and protected conservation areas, the terrain offers a vast variety of trails and routes for walking-- Costa Rica nature hikes can be tailor-made to suit anyone's fitness & walking ability, whether you're a vigorous trekker or an amateur stroller.
Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. They offer over 250 guided group walking holidays in over 65 different countries. While walking Costa Rica with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, you will see scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices.
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