Costa Rica is a rugged country in Central America with lush rainforests and coastlines that boarder both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The capital is San Jose and is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. It is also near the Irazu Volcano, one of 5 must-visit volcanos in Costa Rica. Known mainly for the volcanos, visitors also go to Costa Rica for it beaches. The Guanacaste area on the northwest shore near Liberia is home to several All-Inclusive resorts that feature spas and wellness programs.
Costa Rica is also known for is it coffee and the most famous growing regions are Dota and Tarrazu, which are located high in the Talamanca mountains, surrounding the volcanos. Due to their lush rainforests, there are a number of special and exotic creaturs that are very popular sites in this amazing country. Bright colored birds aka keel-billed toucans. Mexican tree frogs and the more dangerous strawberry poison dart frogs. Cute and furry ocelots, 3 toed sloths and white headed Capuchin monkeys can be spotted here as well.