Why Come to Costa Rica?

There are a lot of great destinations possible to a group of friends who are ready to get away from the everyday for a while. While a bit off the beaten path, Costa Rica is a fantastic getaway for friends of all kinds and offers an inexpensive and relaxing background to truly enjoy.

Costa Rica is an inexpensive travel destination for most American tourists as it's relatively near the US which can keep airfare costs down. It also offers quite luxurious potential group packages at reasonable prices with hotel and condo amenities near luxurious and unbelievable ocean beaches. Costa Rica is also the safest country in South America, and while normal avenues of caution are recommended regarding personal belongings and safety, it is a safe destination to head to with a few girlfriends alone. It is also important to mention that Costa Rica was the very first country to formally abolish military forces. The constitution has forbidden a standing military since 1949. And unlike many of its Central American neighbors, Costa Rica has not had a civil war since.

The country offers something for everything. Relaxation is king on the mind of tourists, of course, and it's to be had in spades whether down at the beach, at a spa, a natural hot spring or on a walk through some of the lush ecosystems of the countryside. Costa Rica boasts an outstanding range of flora and fauna to say nothing of an abundance of natural geographic features like forests, mountains, rivers, rainforests, tropical reefs and even active volcanoes! The Costa Ricans have had the good wisdom to protect many of these things as national parks so hopefully people for many decades to come can visit and enjoy these untouched natural treasures.

Of course, if you're like an average group of friends probably you're all a little different. At least one of you is going to think that going on rip cords through the cloud forests sounds thrilling while another of you is going to be terrified at the thought and would prefer to go see the unbelievably cute capuchin monkeys, and that's okay. As long as everyone can agree that spending their vacation in a balmy, tropical paradise sounds like a wonderful getaway, then there are activities enough to do in smaller groups and meet back together for a gorgeous sunset dinner and drinks. You have the opportunity in Costa Rica to do some truly amazing things, from surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, or swimming, to seeing over 800 species of orchids, dozens of species of animals unheard of in North America, and more unique species of bird than Europe has to offer. Or, if those beaches call you, there's nothing to say you can't just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.

Costa Rica makes a lovely vacation away from the boyfriends, husbands, family and kids for a time just the girls can share. It's safe, lush, luxurious and an ideal destination to get away from it all for a few days.