Our Travels In A Oropical Paradise 'Costa Rica'

After a long flight we were so relieved to arrive in Costa Rica, the land of paradise and pure tranquility. We had heard many wonderful things about the small, developing country in Central America, which is otherwise known as 'Rich Coast' and we were ecstatic to explore!

We had read that thanks to Costa Rica's topography one can be on the beautiful, white, sandy beaches one day, then the next on a trek through the vast jungle and then finishing on top of a mountain. This was going to be the perfect place in which to spend our vacation, away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, completely enthralled in this magical country.

Our first stop was San Carlos, La Fortuna and arriving at night we were faced by an unbelievably, immense and active volcano otherwise known as 'Volcan Arenal' that was spilling lava from one of its three craters. The mixture of intense, burning colors that were flowing down the side of the volcano was jaw dropping.

After a good night sleep at one of the observatory lodges we woke feeling like everything I had seen last night had been nothing but a dream! However when I drew back the curtains I was reassured that it had in fact been a real experience; there it stood strong and tall.

After our horseback ride we started on our trek down along the winding, forest trail towards 'La Fortuna' waterfall and within 30 minutes we were witnessing one the many incredible forces of nature. If I am honest, the waterfall was one of the highest and most powerful waterfalls that I have ever seen before.

That afternoon we were on our way up the mountain side. Next stop, the Monteverde Cloud Forest! The intensity of the views as we snailed up the bumpy, dirt roads grew with each curve that we took. It was truly breathtaking and we both felt completely at peace.

In the distance we could see the end of the dirt road and we both smiled with excitement because we knew that we had arrived on top of the green mountain. Destination number two! After checking in to a cool, little family run hostel we decided to make plans for the next day. If it wouldn't have been for the friendly staff, I think that we would still be trying to figure what to choose in a place where boredom doesn't exist! Time to sleep and recharge our batteries!

I have never felt more like a monkey until I hit the canopy. We were going from tree to tree in the vast forest and then came the time to do the tarzan swing. This is a definite for those who like an adrenaline rush, as from the time I stepped off the platform to when I finished my body was tingling with pure excitement. As I was swinging through the trees I felt so free from everything!

That evening after a fun packed day in the forest we were blessed with the perfect sunset! We sat on a rock and starred up into the hypnotizing night sky. The fusion of oranges, yellows and pinks was undeniably magical and although we took photos the real memories will remain in our heads. Photographs can never really capture the true beauty that surrounds us! Costa Rica is the perfect paradise!

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Costa Rica is a great place to travel to, filled with much beauty and life. The writer has resided for many years in Monteverde Costa Rica. If you ever decide to visit Monteverde make sure to check out Monteverde, Costa Rica 5 Day Package Tours in Costa Rica.

by: Elenor Q. Reynolds

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