Ten Things You Gotta Do in Costa Rica Before Going Home!

OK, so you're in Costa Rica. Now what? Well, I'm sure you've got your tours and hotels all figured out, which is great! However before you get back on that plane and tell all your friends and family about your tropical experience, you've gotta do this!

1. Canopy Tours - Fly through the sky! This activity is truly unique to Costa Rica. Very few countries in the world can offer forest canopy viewing like this place.

2. Volcanoes - I've lived here for almost six years and I have to say, seeing an active volcano or a dormant one is still an incredible wonder to me. There are 112 volcanoes in Costa Rica, you gotta check one out!

3. Local Cuisine - Sure vacations are all about indulging in great restaurants and great food. And I'm sure the fright of eating at a not so-respectable restaurant wins over the adventurous side of many travelers.  But trust me, if you don't eat at a local soda (restaurant) you really haven't lived. They are cute, simple, full of fresh ingredients and almost always delicious. So take a risk, go LOCAL.

4. Public Transportation - I am a huge fan of local transportation. Where else can you see harried business people, women with five kids and baskets filled with live chickens and other produce, and working men with machetes all in the same spot at one time. So get on board and get a glimpse at local life from every aspect.

5. Beach Bumming - Did you know that there are over 800 miles of bea

tiful coastline in Costa Rica. If you don't make it to one of the beaches either on the Pacific side or the Caribbean you are really missing out!

6. Butterflies - Butterflies have a great rep in Costa Rica. And they should! There are over 1000 different species and you can see them all first hand in any one of the numerous butterfly gardens found all over the country.

7. The Children's Museum - I know, this doesn't look like something that belongs on this list. But let me tell you, every time I go to this museum I am more and more impressed with it. The exhibits will entertain everyone from two years old to 102!

8. National Parks - Costa Rica has over 25% protected land. More than any other country in the world. It is filled with National Parks, Wildlife refuges, Biological Reserves and a lot more. Take a tour full of tropical flora and at-most-times friendly fauna!

9. Water Sports -  With so much water flowing around and through the country it only makes sense to either hop on a surf board, jet ski, boat, kayak, raft or canoe to check out what all the hype is about. Believe me, you won't be disappointed.

10. Shopping - Yeah sure it's fun to hit some of the touristy shops, but how about the local ones. I bet you never thought that the coolest souvenirs can come from local supermarkets, hardware stores or shops that mainly cater to the locals. Get the full experience and see what the locals are buying.      

I can help you make sure you get a taste of it all, Contact me and live a little!

Marina Kuperman

Email: marina@muchacostarica.com

Phone: CR 506-8879-1942

Skype: Marina Kuperman

Web: MuchaCostaRica.Com

Marina Kuperman is a travel writer for http://www.MuchaCostaRica.com She got bit by the travel bug at an early age and since then has been itching it through thirty-five countries. Finally, about seven years ago on her Latin American sojourn, she met my husband in Guatemala and he convinced her to settle down in Costa Rica - one of the best decisions of her life. Since becoming a wife and a mommy to an amazing four year old, her travel adventures and experiences have drastically changed. It's not about her anymore. Its all about the kid!