Travel Destination: Going coast to coast in Costa Rica

Costa Rica may be a small country but it is big in terms of diversity and contradictions. One side gives you the relaxing view of the blue Pacific Ocean while on the other end, just about 119 kilometers away is the Caribbean coast which boasts of a range of volcanoes and tumbling tides. The mountains looks like cold peaks covered with thick forest protecting the Central Valley below.

The wildlife is nothing but awesome as you squeezed in a varying habitats for the different species. This big number of species can be attributed to how Costa Rica was formed—rising from the ocean about 3 million years ago with a land bridge linking it to the mainland Americas.

How to explore

The best way to explore the two ends of Costa Rica is by hiring a car rental. This will allow you some freedom to go where you want especially when you have very limited time. The roads are as varied from paved highways to single lane roads covered with rocks and mud. Add to the excitement some occasional landslide and flooding, cattle, and fog.

Driving around the country is fun where roads lead you to the cloud covered mountains or to the jungle tracks. Do not forget to bring your sense of navigation when you prepare and pack your things.

What to see

Drive along the Central Pacific Coast for some surf, sand and sun. Head south and you will end up in Osa Peninsula where you will have a close encounter with Costa Rica’s rugged wilderness.

IF you will head east, you will be following the roads up the soaring mountains where you can trek thru thick rainforests and relax in hidden hot springs. There are also cultural hot spots in the Central Valley if you just want to enjoy the urban setting.

As you reach the other side of the country, you will notice Spanish becomes more predominant than English and the sounds of the Caribbean conquers the Latin beats. If you are really in a rush, you can practically swim in the Pacific and the waters of the Caribbean in a single day.

Written by admin on December 5th, 2011 with comments disabled.
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