Friday, April 1, 2011

Package Holidays: Wildlife and Biodiversity in Costa Rica

By Chris Brown


Package holidays to Costa Rica are a great way to soak up the island's nature and wildlife. There is such a high concentration of different species here, making it a very interesting place to visit whilst on holiday. It boasts a sublime coastline and temperatures blossom throughout most of the year, so it's very easy to top up your tan. The sheer amount of life on the island attracts interest from all over the world and it's particularly popular with those who have pets at home. There is a wide range of water activities here too, so if you're travelling with that special someone who's not so keen on wildlife you'll find lots to entertain them here.

If you come to Costa Rica between November and February you can see female leatherback turtles laying their eggs on the beach. This is an incredible experience, and you can book a tour guide who will show you how to watch this process without disturbing the turtles for less than $10. Other diverse species of wildlife can be seen in the national parks. Rincon de Vieja and Barra Honda are two of the region's most visited and are definitely worth a visit in the summer. Rincon de Vieja has some spectacular mountainous terrain around the base of the volcano.

There are lots of birds here too, so it's great if you fancy a bit of birdwatching while on holiday. There are over 200 species of bird, and you'll come into contact with these the most if you do some hiking on the island. Travellers should be careful to stay away from any fenced off areas of any places where there are warning signs, no matter how good the photo opportunities are.

A visit to Barra Honda national park will provide those on late holiday deals to Costa Rica with everlasting memories. Barra Honda is well frequented for caving expeditions which cost around $30USD including equipment to explore some of the eerily beautiful subterranean caves.

There is a whole world of opportunity in Costa Rica - just be sure to check out the various cheap holiday deals to this island. The Costa Rican capital opens up a vast range of nature spotting opportunities in Valle central for travellers taking a day's excursion out of the city.




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