Costa Rica, Central America

[romualda]

[lizlathan]

Costa Rica is a beautiful paradise with friendly monkeys and rough west-coast waves (lost my snorkeling gear to one particularly nasty wave!). We stayed at a hotel on the edge of the Manuel Antonio National Park, which was divine. We also stayed at a Marriott outside of San Jose on a coffee farm. Magnificent. Note to tourists: take taxis, don't rent a car. The roads are in terrible condition and robbers abound. If you're a SCUBA diver, be sure to check out the rainy season dates - SCUBA tours do not happen during rainy season. One day I WILL return to Costa Rica and take the canopy tour. That is my only regret!

[bonniejoy03]

Costa Rica is great. Try rafting on the Reventation River. The Canopy tour is an experience. Try to choose a canopy tour company that has a good reputation. I have seen some canopy tours that aren't challenging at all. For travelling, throughout the country, I recommend flying Sansa or Travelair. The roads aren't in great shape and the air companies connect with most destinations in Costa Rica.

[bonniejoy03]

PS- Travelair is now called Nature Air. Nature Air can do connections to Nicaragua and Panama also.

[cruisinred]

Another vote for Costa Rica. Friendly people, loads of exciting activites and some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. (Mal Pais)