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Costa Rica is small but it has many microclimates due to it's geography. You can have a rainforest experience and be only a few miles away from a s unny beach. Here are Costa Rica's most popular regions:
Monteverde Map
 The
Monteverde area in Costa Rica is world
famous for its cloud forest. There are now two reserves, the original
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the new Santa Elena Rain Forest. In
these forests you can enjoy the cloud forest climate and hike the trails
amongst the varieties of plants and magnificent epiphytic laden trees,
there have been over 450 bird species seen in the Monteverde area. The
native birds are joined at certain time of the year by those which migrate
through from North America. The resplendent quetzals with their long tails
feed at various locations in the area and one can at times hear the "bong"
of the bell birds. These areas sit astride the continental divide at an
altitude a bit above 5000 feet. They protect and provide habitat for hundreds
of species of plants and animals.
More details about Monteverde area click here
Turrialba
Manuel Antonio / Quepos -
Map
A popular tourism destination on the Central Pacific coast. Many hotels and a National Park with great natural attractions and dining. More details about Manuel Antonio click here
Guanacaste - Map
The Northwestern province of Costa Rica is called Guanacaste, named after a local tree that provides shade for cattle typical in the flat areas or 'bajura' of this region. It is best know for it\'s spectacular Pacific coastline where mountains meet the ocean creating beautiful bays and beaches where you can find a wide array of oceanfront or oceanview hotels. A new airport, the Liberia International Airport, services the area making it more convenient for travelers. More details about Guanacaste click here
Nosara
This coastal Guanacaste town lies between a ridge of mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is an exclusive area but is a haven in a laid back low-key style. Surfing is a main attraction here with excellent breaks at Playa Guiones . A hotel which tipifies the area is the Harmony Hotel in Nosara which mixes ecological sustainabality with the highest service standards. More details about Nosara click here
Santa Teresa Map
Located in the Northwestern area of Costa Rica this gorgeous coastal area has been widely acclaimed for it\'s luxury nature hotels such as Florblanca.
Corcovado - Map
The Southern Pacific area of Costa Rica has several nature intensive destinations especially Dominical and Corcovado. This area is the most pristine in the country with dense rainforests - National Geographic has called it the 'most biologically divers area in the world'. Ec olodges and be found here and they are a great way to live the excitement of nature. A great example is the the award-winning Lapa Rios Ecolodge named top hotel in the region by Conde Nast.
Atlantic Mountain and Coastal Region Map
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