Costa Rica’s miles of Pacific and Caribbean coastlines are a beach lover’s dream. Whether you body surf, soak up the rays or dance in the sand, there is a space for you.
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Despite its diminutive size, Costa Rica is a study in contrasts and contradictions, and nowhere else in the world are so many types of habitats squeezed into such a tiny area.
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From the scarlet macaw to the jaguar, Costa Rica offers unparalleled wildlife-watching. Visitors can find monkeys bounding through the treetops and toucans gliding beneath the canopy.
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