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Lush jungle as far as the eyes can see, sprinkled with towering volcanoes and waterfalls, and adjacent unspoilt beaches that still have to be troden by the masses: Costa Rica is a miracle of natureAnd it’s no wonder that Americans can’t get enough of it.
It received a record -breaking 2.6 million tourists per air in 2024, the highest number in 16 years, and believe it or not, American citizens are the majority of all arrivals: more specifically, they account for 70% of the total grade , whether more than 1.5 million.
It doesn’t seem like everyone Is there bent in hell in that Cancun all-inclusive to lounge every day every day, after all, after all …
So what about Costa Rica who has stolen the hearts of so much in the nation, and Where Are they exactly on their way?
What’s so special about Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is perhaps a small country in Central America that is only a little smaller than West Virginia, but it has natural wealth like no other: from mountains to sea, and every piece of lush forest in between, It contains approximately 5% of the biodiversity of the world.
In other words, if you are a passionate birdwatcher, you like to be able to observe playful monkeys in the wild, or you are just the adventurous species that goes on a multi -day wall rides with an endless canopy of trees as a reward, this is the place to are.
Costa Rica also has More than 800 miles of coastlineboth on the Pacific Ocean And The Caribbean, and it has a good part of relaxed, small coastal differences that offer some lighting from the boarding resort cities in the tropics.
Experience Costa Rica’s Pura Vida
Looking for a part of that ‘Pura Vida’?
Santa Teresa is the city of a trendy surfer on the pristine Nicoya -Schiereiland that Yoga -Retraites organizes, rustic boutique hotels directly on the waterfront From $ 86 per nightand locally run restaurants with freshly caught seafood.
Maybe you are someone who gets lost in nature in search of great sensation, and in that case it is Manuel Antonio National Park Crossed with tourist -friendly footpaths tangling With rare animals in the wild: long -tailed wood cruisers, capuchins with white face and even sleepy sloths.
You will find them all here.
On the Atlantic side, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a diverse community born of the merger of Afro-Caribbean and Spanish influences, and apart from his non-panaly coastline, it is a foodie hotspot of the first order!
We still dream of it KokiS Signature Grilled Octopus And fantastic drinks.
Be true Americans In particular in Costa Rica?
Most tourists who landed in Costa Rica last year arrived at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near the capital, San José: to be more precise, 1,779,529 of them.
San José is a unique city interruption centered around a colonial core with age-old churches and stately government palaces, although we claim that it only functions as a launch platform for Arenal-bound travelers.
That is a part of the reason why Sjo is the busiest international hub in Costa Rica: it is the nearest airport of the enormously popular volcano that is the easiest monument of the country.
The small recreational city of La Fortuna is A short 3 hour drive from the capitalAnd it is the most sought after destination in Costa Rica because of the variety of activities offered, well -developed tourist infrastructure and the many hot springs.
Walking to the La Fortuna Waterfall and Crossing Suspension Bridges is a must-do in the area ($ 99 on Getyourguide), and from just $ 49 you can have a Relaxing afternoon In Ecotermales Fortuna, a spa in the heart of the jungle with naturally heated swimming pools.
For the best hotel with a view of La Fortuna, and If you don’t mind spending a littleYou will not be disappointed in the Royal Corin Thermal Water & Spa Resort.
Of course there are much cheaper, less luxurious accommodation schemes Arenal Montechiari HotelWith rooms from $ 91 this spring, and the view is just as amazing.
The second Costa Rican destination foreigners are flying to Masse is Guanacaste International Airport (LIR), which registered 881,289 arrivals, an increase of 14.5% compared to the previous year.
The largest city, Liberia has a charming old neighborhood With many museums and colonial churches, but the primary attraction in the area would be Rincón de la Vieja National Park, a natural oasis known for its series of volcanoes and adjacent feathers.
There are countless interest in the vast park and luckily for American visitors, they can all be easily reached from the center of Liberia.
For example, you can book a walking tour La Leona WatervalLocated on the inner part of a narrow gorge, of $ 40, link it with a private bubble tour through a crystal clear river for Double the priceor walk the Las -Angelpad, followed by Hot spring relaxation At Rios Negros ($ 74).
Americans are not discouraged to visit Costa Rica
Last but certainly not least, Americans generally Fewer reservations About vacation in Costa Rica, Because the country has a long record of safe tourist practices.
Tour operators are usually licensed professionals with several years of experience in their field, and they know these jungles like the back of their hands, and moreover the crime levels are in Costa Rica clearly lower Compared to the Middle -American average.
See why here.
It may not have BUKELE, such as El Salvador, but it is considered by the US Department of Foreign Affairs to be the same risk that it has placed on level 2 in their list of travel advice.
In non-technical terms, American citizens are that Not discouraged to travel to Costa Rica Because of violence, but they have to exercise ‘increased caution’, because small crime and other forms of theft remain a concern in certain areas.
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