Costa Rica - Great Vacation Destination for Outdoor Lovers

Costa Rica is a Central American country that is bordered on one side by the Caribbean Sea and the other side by the Pacific Ocean.

This small country is a traveler's favorite because of its exotic flora and fauna, geographical diversity, and friendly people.

Since it is located in the far western Caribbean, Costa Rica is most-often visited by ships either transiting the Panama Canal or those sailing up the coast of Central America between South and North America. Some small ships like those of Windstar Cruises or Star Clippers feature cruises that focus specifically on Costa Rica.

Although I had visited Costa Rican ports on both the Caribbean and Pacific, it just wasn't enough for me. So, I decided to take a 10-day land tour vacation of this amazing country. (Yes, even cruise lovers take a land trip occasionally!).

Click on each link below to read more about the things to do and see on a tour of Costa Rica. You might want to return on a cruise ship or a land-based vacation.