Costa Rica affords the visitor with a myriad of diverse environments all just waiting to be explored. Experience an erupting volcano, relax on a dazzling beach, investigate a cloud forest or witness exotic animals at play in the rainforest. If you enjoy being on the water, Costa Rica offers many river tours, windsurfing opportunities as well as sport fishing charters.

With so many lodging options, it is sometimes hard to choose where to stay when in Costa Rica. If you wish to have an up close view of a volcano, a stay at the Arenal Country Inn would be a wise choice. They have 20 large cabins available, all of which offer a great view of the Arenal volcano. All of the cabins are equipped with air conditioners, private bathrooms and two double beds with orthopedic mattresses. The Inn offers such amenities as separate adult and children's swimming pools, a restaurant and an open bar.

If you desire to experience the serenity that only a rainforest can provide, a stay at the Pacuare Lodge should be your destination. This lodge features private bungalows with private baths and verandas. This unique lodge is completely surrounded by the rainforest, and is situated on the banks of the Pacuare River, which offers a great opportunity for white water rafting.

No matter where you decide to stay, your vacation in Costa Rica will also afford you the chance to sample some of the great dishes available at any of the cafes and finer restaurants scattered throughout Costa Rica. Caf? Hanna offers a light fare of sandwiches, tea, coffee, croissants, quiches, empanadas and lasagna.

If you prefer a fine dining experience, you are sure to discover one at Nuevo Latino, a superb restaurant featuring authentic Costa Rican dishes such as sea bass with curry and coconut and pork chops with mint pesto.

If you an adventurous individual seeking thrills in Costa Rica, why not opt for a kayaking trip, or maybe some surfing that any of the fine beaches are sure to offer? For those of you with a less than adventurous spirit, you can enjoy exotic bird watching trips, explore the cloud and rainforests, or engage in a canopy tour. A canopy tour allows you to get up close and personal with animals of the rainforest such as sloths, monkeys and birds, and watch them in their natural habitats. Since a majority of the area in Costa Rica has been unspoiled by developers and booming business, Costa Rica is a haven for nature lovers.

Vacationing in Costa Rica will expose you to the best of both worlds; fine lodgings and restaurants, vast shopping opportunities and numerous attractions, as well as the serene, tranquil environment of the rainforest, the unspoiled wonders of the volcanoes and primitive resorts buried so deep in the jungle you'll be lucky to find your way back to civilization!