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When it comes to North Americans, Costa Rica already tops the lists of many travelers. Its close proximity to Canada and the United States make it one of the most highly desired destinations by many. In 2014, Americans, Nicaraguans, and Canadians made up over 60% of Costa Rican visitors. The rest were represented by travelers from neighbouring Central American countries and just a few thousands from other parts of the world.
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The number of visitors to Costa Rica is growing year on year, but there are still so many that have never considered Costa Rica as a destination of their choice. Are you one of them?
Having recently visited Costa Rica I discovered the uniqueness, diversity, and beauty of this country for myself and am now on a mission to convince more travelers all over the world to follow my footsteps in exploring this incredible country. I’ve written about so many reasons to visit Costa Rica, but today I want to do a bit less talking and a LOT more showing. Here is my recap of Costa Rica in photos…
Costa Rican Sunsets
Sunset in Playa Tamarindo. Guanacaste, Costa RicaSunset in Playa Tamarindo. Guanacaste, Costa RicaSunset in Playa Tamarindo. Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s national flowers growing on a treeMonteverde Cloud Forest, Costa RicaTiniest orchid found in Costa RicaBoardwalk through the mangroves in Playa Avellanas, Costa RicaCascade at the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Mantled Howler Monkey, Costa RicaWhite Headed Capuchin Monkey, Costa RicaToucan at the Las Pumas Rescue Center near Liberia, Costa RicaOcelot at the Las Pumas Rescue Center near Liberia, Costa RicaTwo-toed sloth hanging in a tree near Santa Elena town in Monteverde Cloud Forest Region, Costa Rica
Want to ride this guy? How about just run around in front of him?The bull and the matador at the Costa Rican FiestaCaballeros (cowboys) are out on the field getting ready to lasso the bull at the Costa Rican fiestaDiscotheque at the Costa Rican Fiesta
But my favourite part about Costa Rica is their Pura Vida outlook. The term Pura Vida is an expression of happiness and optimism, a belief that no matter what seemingly bad situation you might be in, there are many others out there who are even worse off. It’s an expression of hope, of better things to come, and of the laid back lifestyle that Costa Rica is known for.
Oksana is the Editor-in-Chief, writer and photographer at DrinkTeaTravel.com. Canadian by passport, world citizen at heart, Oksana has lived on four continents and traveled to over 70 countries. Together with her husband, Max, they live an unconventional life, striving for an eco-conscious lifestyle. In her spare time, she can be found in a hammock with a good book and a cup of freshly steeped Earl Grey tea.
3 thoughts on “27 Photos That Will Inspire You to Travel to Costa Rica”
Usama
Amazing collection. I would like to be there and see costa rican nature.
Amazing collection. I would like to be there and see costa rican nature.
G O R G E O U S photos. Mission accomplished – I’m inspired to visit. 🙂
Thank you, Shannon! Hope to see you guys in CR next year 🙂