Exploring Costa Rica This October

This Central American nation is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama on the south. Similarly, it is flanked by Pacific Ocean to the west and Caribbean sea to the east. During the past couple of decades, Costa Rica has emerged as a popular tourist destination to experience supreme example of natural diversity. Its fabulous beaches and diverse wildlife provide a perfect holiday getaway in Central America.

So as you plan your itinerary and buy tickets for San Diego to Costa Rica flights, we have listed some important tourist attractions in this country. Costa Rica is located in the tropical belt and it rains here from April through November. Though these downpours subside during the last two months of this season. Winters attract hordes of tourists from different places in America.

Santa Theresa: This small town along the Nicoya Coast is favorite for backpackers. Its beach is lined with number of eateries, affordable hostels and surf shops. The surfing conditions are consistently good all through the year. Those not comfortable with surfing could simply lay down on its beaches and enjoy the majestic climate.

Fishing: Costa Rica is the first country to practice catch and release fishing. You could do interesting catches on its Pacific coast. Sailfish, Wahoo, Dorado, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper and Rooster fish - you could catch them all here. Tour operators provide half-day, full-day and multi-day fishing trips for the visitors.

Rafting: Rivers are quite visible in every part of the country. Hence rafting is a popular sport here and Arenal Volcano provides you perfect conditions for white-river rafting. El General river has the largest volume of water on the Pacific slope and provides incredible playground for kayakers. For sheer adrenaline drive, Naranjo River near Manuel Antonio offers most exhilarating rafting trips. 

Puerto Viejo: This city on the Caribbean coast is quite popular with backpackers and adventurers may get right party atmosphere here. The beach side life is very lively during night and the days are equally tranquil. Many youngsters and backpackers arrive here by booking cheap airline tickets from San Diego and other cities in the US. 

Coffee Plantation: Coffee from Costa Rica is famous all across the world. You may book your tickets for coffee plantation tours and witness the refining process or buy discounted coffee for yourself.

San Jose: The capital city is located at the heart of Costa Rica and introduces the visitors to several cultural, traditional and historical aspect of the country and its people. You could visit the town center for History Museum or take a stop at the Museum of Contemporary art and Design.

So as you book your San Diego to Costa Rica flights for visiting this country, make sure that you try most of these activities in this country.