COSTA RICA
  
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Considered one of Costa Rica’s premier diving spots, Drake Bay is an eco-reserve along the southern area of the country. Combining excellent diving with extraordinary beaches, Drake and Ballena Bays are favorite locales.
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There are few better ways to experience the grandeur of the ocean and the shoreline than from the deck of a luxury sailboat. Day trips invite you to view humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and rays, while sunset cruises showcase the fiery sky and the twinkling lights of Drake and Ballena Bays . A windsurfer lets you skim across the waters, giving you a great sense of freedom.
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The waters off the beaches of Osa Province are favored by sport fishing enthusiasts who try their luck at catching Blue, Striped and Black Marlin, Dorado, Amberjack, Sailfish, Wahoo and many others. Whether in those beaches or the Pacific Ocean, the action awaits from the deck of a luxurious sportfishing boat!
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Imagine the exhilaration of having a bottlenose dolphin tow you around by its dorsal fin! This hour and a half long adventure starts with an educational presentation and orientation that introduces you to the dolphins’ habitat and “way of thinking.” What follows is the waters of Drake Bay and the Marino Ballena National Park, an aquatic experience you won’t soon forget.
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From December to April, Humpback whales frequent the Bay of Drake and in the Marino Ballena National Park to have and train their babies. This allows to see them breach the water and splash down as they perform their magical “sea ballet.” Another treat is being able to hear them sing their mystical songs. This tour provides the perfect venue for learning more about the diverse ecosystem of those places.
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Discover the aquatic world paddling a sea kayak in and around Domincal Beach in the SouthPacific. Spend your day exploring the natural wonders and even riding the waves via kayak. If you prefer, you can ride the waves from your own two feet by surfing or take to the waves on a surfing board.
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Adventurers visit a private eco-reserve in the heart of the rainforest the Southern Pacific mountains. Traveling on a series of zip lines from platform to platform, people of all abilities are able to traverse high above the floor of the rainforest, enjoying remarkable sights including glorious flowers, colorful tropical birds and interesting flora and fauna.
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Traveling in a specially designed Mercedes Benz SUVs, you are led to the Costa Rican Rain F of the Sierra Madre Mountains . You’ll venture through mountain streams and rugged terrain to “discover” forgotten villages and stand awestruck at the rainforest’s phenomenal flora and fauna. Your journey also includes a visit to a secluded coastline, where you’ll enjoy a delightful lunch.
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Horse Riding have been riding this South Pacific region’s hillsides, valleys, beaches and rainforests. Traveling with bilingual tour guides, equestrian enthusiasts enjoy a day of exploring while learning the area’s diverse history and experiencing the natural landscape in an unforgettable way.
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Enjoy a cultural encounter that few have experienced—a visit to the rural of Boruca and Corcovado Indian Reserves. Still conserving much of their traditions, these populations are few in the country that has not lost their cultural identity to Western influences. With a history that dates back more than 2,000 years, the both ethnics are a fascinating study well worth discovering.
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Culture & History:
Costa Ricans are known for being very friendly, helpful, laid back, unhurried, educated, and environmentally aware people. Costa Rica was the point where Mezo American and South American native cultures met and traded, and its history is uniquely rich in long-standing democratic traditions. Spanish is the official language, but English is widely spoken as Costa Rica is a major tourist destination for many North Americans and English-speaking travelers from around the world.
Geography & Nature:
At 19,000 square miles, Costa Rica is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Maryland. Bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, with coastlines on the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, Costa Rica has a mountainous interior that divides the coastal plains like a spine. Filled with abundant species of animals, Costa Rica prides itself in keeping 25% of its territory protected in national parks and reserves. Doing so allows it to maintain the greatest density of species in the world.
Government:
Costa Rica has a democratically elected government, and is by far the most stable country in Latin America. The country is divided into seven provinces, and elections are run by an independent Supreme Eletoral Tribunal to guarantee that they be free and fair. A president and two vice presidents are elected every four years. Costa Rica is an active member of the United Nations and the Organization of American States, and is a respected participant in the international community.
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