You
might be surprised to find a small number of resorts when
traveling to Costa Rica. Perhaps because tourism is still
carving out its place within the country's economy. Or maybe
because of the beautiful scenery and laid-back lifestyle
of the country, the entire nation feels like a giant resort.
Or the country's catering towards adventure and nature-intensive
vacations. For whatever reason, Costa Rica beach resorts
are not the most wildly popular places to stay, but that
doesn't mean there are not plenty for those that prefer
this style of travel.
Costa Rica
all inclusive resorts are mainly located on the eastern
side of the country, where the areas are a little more secluded
and their is a stronger Caribbean influence. This part is
certainly less inhabited, especially the further south you
go - many of the finest Costa Rica beach resorts are located
south of Limon as the coast stretches down towards Puerto
Viejo. Here you can find beautiful Costa Rica all inclusive
resorts such as the Hotel Kasha, with private beaches, guided
tours of the surrounding area and many other amenities at
the tips of your fingers. As for the western side, choices
are a bit slim, with the majority of Costa Rica all inclusive
resorts found along Jaco Beach, where couples and singles
can take in the beach while still having access to the country's
best nightlife.
But when you
are talking about a Costa Rica resort, you are just as likely
to be talking about one of the many wilderness resorts hidden
away in the country's rolling rain forests. Obviously these
are more nature intensive than simple Costa Rica beach resorts,
and often provide a good mix of convenience, comfort and
the ability to experience all that the diverse wildlife
the land has to offer.
The height
of this style of Costa Rica resort is found in the secluded
southwestern Osa peninsula, near where Cano Island lies.
The area here is so isolated that the resorts are often
self-sufficient in every way possible, and the lowland rainforests
are, quite literally, at your doorstep. As far as luxury
resorts Costa Rica doesn't get much better than the lodges
found here. Private cabins on cliffs overlooking the natural
splendor of the country are breathtaking to say the least.
Another feature of wilderness resorts are that many were
designed specifically to minimize their effect on surrounding
ecosystems. In fact, if you stay at a Costa Rica resort,
there's a good chance it was once a research facility used
to study biology or conservation.
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