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Popularity hasn't
gone to Costa Rica's head... yet.
 Fifteen
years ago, this tiny tropical country was the best-kept secret of
backpackers
and biologists. Imagine immaculate beaches and sheltered coves. Dense
jungle rivers with the most developed conservation
program in Latin America. And all this in a democracy so friendly
it's never even had an army.
Despite over one
million tourists a year, Costa Rica remains a pristine eco-tourism
destination. Small personable lodges offer gourmet food, comfortable
rooms, and thrilling rafting and kayaking tours. You can also
customize
your pleasures: hire a guide and horse to explore the bubbling geysers
of Rincon de la Vieja; charter a seaplane to Drake Bay to spy on herons
and sloths. Surf
the best waves in Latin America, or simply move at a tortoise pace:
from June to October, the famous Green Turtles come invade Tortuguero
Beach--probably
because they've already seen the higher Caribbean prices.
...back to more of the Best
Costa Rican sites
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About
10-Minute Vacations
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10-Minute Vacation is a quick virtual sample tour of the
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