Nature and wildlife lovers in the US and outside are aware of Costa Rica, a popular destination for eco-tourists because of its biodiversity. Full of bounties of nature, Costa Rica is a pure thrill place to vacation at.

With friendly locals and a laid back lifestyle this tiny Central American country has the perfect balance of life's simple delights. You could travel to Costa Rica by road or flights depending on where you are starting from. Many domestic tourists from the US and Mexico drive into the place however, be a little cautious when coming by roads, for they are sometimes washed away due to heavy rainfall. Most of the tourists take flights into Costa Rica, which is a preferred alternative. If you are planning to visit this place then don't forget to check out cheap flight deals online and save some money.

The lush green rainforest of Costa Rica form a backdrop to the miles of beautiful coastline. The state's great beaches along the Pacific side in the central pacific region, near San Jose the Nicova Peninsula and in the dry tropical forests of Guanacaste are worth visiting. Puerto Viejo offers world class snorkeling, diving and surfing. Diving among the many reefs in the blue waters, mountain biking, horseback riding and cultural visits are some of the various activities of this place. The Cahuita National Park, which protects Costa Rica's largest and only coral reef, combines beautiful beaches with lush coastal rainforests to provide a truly wonderful atmosphere to relax in.

The Arenal Volcano, the most active volcano of the area, is a great crowd puller. La Fortuna, a tiny town near the base of the volcano is a must visit for tourists where the evenings are as beautiful as the day, with fireworks and bright red rocks tumbling down the side of the volcano every once a while. Waterfall and hot spring are other crowd pullers of the place. Autumns are generally the preferred time to visit this place so, look out for the cheap tickets to Costa Rica then.

Animal lovers can visit the Corcovado National Park and the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio Park, which offer a variety of attractions. Though small in size the gorgeous beaches with dense lush rainforests, exotic animal and bird species and exquisite coral reefs make up for the space. The Manuel Antonio National Park is most popular for its residents, which include different monkey species live here. This park also accommodates roughly 350 bird species as well as a variety of lizards and other insects.

Grecia and Sarchi in Costa Rica are two neighboring towns known for their art and culture besides their natural beauty. When in Grecia, you could visit the famous metal church, which contains architectural masterpieces. If you like arts and crafts, you could visit the numerous arts and crafts factories located in Sarchi. Especially make it a point to see the ox carts, which are made here.

With a number of cheap flights to Costa Rica available readily, comparatively this city is a much affordable place to vacation at. So, whether you're a beach bum, surf nut, nature enthusiast or just someone looking to chill out and escape the world, come and experience a Costa Rica vacation!