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Why Costa Rica

Because paradise is irresistible! Costa Rica perfectly blends beauty, nature, diversity, adventure, and savoir de vivre; no other destination can provide all these factors in the right proportion like Costa Rica, due to its very unique geographic, historical, and political characteristics.

 


Top Ten Reasons to Visit Costa Rica


Beaches Galore!

Hundreds of beaches- many of them still virgin - with warm waters year-round. Some of the beaches in Costa Rica are in the top most beautiful beaches in the whole world. Keep in mind that nearly two thirds of Costa Rica’s borders are coastline. Many beaches are equipped with unparalleled tourism infrastructure to enrich your stay.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes, active or dormant, have always fascinated people. Now imagine more than 100 volcanoes in a territory the size of West Virginia and add to that the natural wonder of Volcán Arenal and then you'll understand why this is a very special place.

Tropical Forests

Cloud forests in the upper slopes of the mountains and rain forest in the foothills are like green jewels of Mother Nature. Consider these marvels of life’s complexity as cathedrals of nature. With good reason, therefore, Charles Darwin referred to these rain forests as he wrote, “Here I first saw a tropical forest in all its sublime grandeur."

Ecological National Parks

Costa Rica means business when they take conservation seriously; seeing as over 25 percent of Costa Rica's land mass is protected in national parks and preserves, more than any other country on earth. With its numerous national parks, wildlife refuges, and protected areas Costa Rica truly is a dreamed paradise for the nature lover.

Golf Courses

Renown as a new world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica is also earning a reputation as a home for world-class golf with its excellent courses and great year-round weather.

Resorts

Five Star Resorts in the main incentives.

Tax Deductions for U.S. Organizations

Costa Rica enjoys a privileged status as a destination for meetings organized by U.S. companies. Under United States Internal Revenue Code section 274 (h) and IRS Revenue Ruling 94-56, Section 274 (h)(6), Costa Rica is considered within the “North American Area” for deductions of conventions or seminars.

Accessibility

With two international airports at San Jose and Liberia the country has excellent accessibility by international airlines, cruise lines, and charter operators from the U.S.A., South America, and Europe. For inland short distance flights there exist landing fields throughout of the country.

Fishing

Costa Rica is in a privileged position when it comes to fishing. The country's Pacific ports and beach resorts provide access to some of the best deep sea fishing in the world, while the canals and rivers of the northern Atlantic coast, Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado, feature world-class snook and tarpon fishing.

Restaurants and Night Life

Combining the best food with world-class views and service with a great quantity of restaurants and nightclubs makes for a complete dining experience. Internationally acclaimed and award winning restaurants feature modern Australian cuisine with strong Italian influences.