Costa Rica
Peaceful, calm and 100% democratic, that'll be Costa Rica. Then start talking about national parks, reserves and biospheres, sprinkled with generous helpings of Private Reserved and National Monuments and you'd think Ticos had a monopoly on nature. And they did until the rest of the sub-continent started playing catch-up. What makes the difference in Costa Rica is the sheer variety of what is on offer. Quetzales here, nesting turtles there, big cats at all points of the compass. Talk about the attractions of Costa Rica, naturally nature comes first, with about 70 great parks featuring all kinds of wild things. Pick your park according to desired sights and time available. Another major attraction is Arenal Volcano, climbing is forbidden, but the live lava views can be spectacular and the base area is a fascinating mess of magma caves. The dry season offers your best chance of this rare sight. The nearest town is La Fortuna and the best route to the base is via a jungle path from Tabacon Resort - smokin'!
p.s. there are hot springs and cold drinks not far away for lazy night perusal. Rincon de la Vieja, a satanically misshapen volcanic landscape of craters and pools and bubbling mud. Good for hiking, riding and simmering in hot springs. San José, Costa Rica's capital, is unavoidable but of little interest. It has a couple of OK museums though not of the zoological/botanical sort. Beaches are mostly near to national parks so beach/wildlife combos are possible. The Pacific side offers excellent beaches at Manuel Antonio. Golfito, near Corcovado Park is an good base for exploring less developed paradise beaches to the south, such as Playa Zancudo and Pavones. Further north Jaco is way overdeveloped as a resort and Puntarenas is unpleasantly polluted.
In the NW Peninsula de Nicoya is hard to reach but has some superb beaches with laid back village support, including Playa del Coco, Playa Samara and Montezuma. The Caribbean side best offer is Cahuita in the SE, famous for its Creole culture, coral reef and fine sandy beaches, with a wildlife park nearby.
In fact, it's easy to get blase about the place, and frustration mounts when the small things crawl, fly and slither don't greet you with a welcome card - just because they're there doesn't mean you see them. There is no substitute for good old-fashioned patience. Or is there? World-class Whitewater rafting, surfing and fishing, erupting volcanoes and steaming mud pools, hot-air ballooning, walking, hiking, canoeing or just lazing about. Others may do these things, but they won't find them all packed into a bundle as small as Costa Rica.
North America Travel Guide
Spring Lake : Michigan
Spring Lake is a village located in Ottawa County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,514. The village is located within Spring Lake Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km²
Antigo : Wisconsin
Antigo is the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,560. Most of the city is located within the Town of Antigo. Small portions are within the towns of Ackley and Rolling. History The city was founded in 1878 by
La Junta : Colorado
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Salem : New Jersey
Salem is a city located in Salem County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,857. It is the county seat of Salem County6. Geography Salem is located at 39°34'11" North, 75°28'3" West (39.569584, -75.467622)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
Sears : Michigan
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Portage Des Sioux : Missouri
Portage Des Sioux is a city located in St. Charles County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 351. Geography Portage Des Sioux is located at 38°55'35" North, 90°20'35" West (38.926348, -90.342982)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3
Norfolk : Virginia
Norfolk is a city in the U.S. state of Virginia in the United States of America. It is an independent city, and therefore part of no county. Norfolk is one of Virginia's largest cities. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 234,403. Norfolk is located on
Pickens : South Carolina
Pickens is a town located in Pickens County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,012. It is the county seat of Pickens County6. Geography Pickens is located at 34°52'54" North, 82°42'27" West (34.881700, -82.707477)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a
Whittington : Illinois
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Grand Lake : Colorado
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Hoffman : North Carolina
Hoffman is a town located in Richmond County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 624. Geography Hoffman is located at 35°1'58" North, 79°32'58" West (35.032651, -79.549448)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.9
Jonesville : Michigan
Jonesville is a village in Fayette Township, Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,337. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²) of
Lake Village : Indiana
Lake Village is a census-designated place located in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 855. Geography Lake Village is located at 41°8'10" North, 87°26'58" West (41.136001, -87.449471)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0
Barnard : Vermont
Barnard is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 958. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 126.6 km² (48.9 mi²). 126.1 km² (48.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km²
Coxsackie (village) : New York
Coxsackie is a village located in Greene County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,895. The Village of Coxsackie is in the Town of Coxsackie. History The lower part of the village was once called Reeds Landing. Geography Coxsacki is on the west bank of the Hudson
Central City : Kentucky
Central City is a city located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,893. Geography Central City is located at 37°17'42" North, 87°7'43" West (37.294989, -87.128622)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.5 km² (5.2 mi²).
Steuben : New York
Steuben is a town located in Oneida County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,172. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 110.6 km² (42.7 mi²). 110.6 km² (42.7 mi²) of it is land and none
Thompsonville : Michigan
Thompsonville is a village located in Benzie County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 457. The village is located in the south of the county on the boundary between Weldon Township and Colfax Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has
Clyde : Kansas
Clyde is a city located in Cloud County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 740. Geography Clyde is located at 39°35'30" North, 97°23'52" West (39.591694, -97.397833)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.7 km²
Tabiona : Utah
Tabiona is a town located in Duchesne County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 149. Geography Tabiona is located at 40°21'14" North, 110°42'39" West (40.353850, -110.710887)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.3 km²
Goodell : Iowa
Goodell is a city located in Hancock County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 174. Geography Goodell is located at 42°55'25" North, 93°36'51" West (42.923610, -93.614061)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.1 km²
Dillingham : Alaska
Dillingham Travel Guide Dillingham is a friendly, caring community that works for residents and businesses alike. Our city's purpose is to enhance the quality of life in our community. From our history to date and from the commitments that we all share now about the future, we have defined the
East Bloomfield : New York
East Bloomfield is a town located in Ontario County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,361. The Town of East Bloomfield is in the western part of the county. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.4
Springdale : Arkansas
Springdale ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Arts Center of the Ozarks - theatrical productions, a visual arts gallery and concerts are part of the programs at ACO, the oldest community arts organization in Northwest Arkansas. Walton Arts Center - offering a Broadway series of musical entertainment, as well as concerts, dramas and visual arts exhibitions,
Elliott : North Dakota
Elliott is a city located in Ransom County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 44. Geography Elliott is located at 46°24'9" North, 97°48'51" West (46.402376, -97.814258)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.4
