Costa Rica Travel Guide

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Little Costa Rica packs a bigger punch than countries 10 times its size. The sheer overabundance of flora and fauna, combined with a wild diversity of climates and landscapes, is stunning. Enchanting eco-zones, beach resorts, and surf sites dot the Pacific and Caribbean shores. Inland you'll find volcanoes, cloud forests, and rivers prime for white-water adventures. It's easy to see why Costa Rica has become one of the hottest destinations in the Western Hemisphere.

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