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TRAVEL & EXPLORE
Costa Rica By Timothy Chan Costa Rica is the perfect backdrop for an eco-adventure. Regardless of ability, preference or budget, the region offers something for all types of travellers. It has fantastic tourism infrastructure, ideal for both novice and experienced globetrotters. For the adrenaline junkies, there are countless activities including waterfall rappeling, horseback riding, canyon trekking, river rafting, mountain biking, ziplining, diving, snorkelling and surfing. For the foodies, Costa Rica serves delicious coffee, a multitude of fresh fruit and tasty seafood. Those in search of serenity and relaxation can snuggle up with a book on one of many beautiful beaches. Costa Rica is also recognized for its rainforest and exotic and colourful wildlife. It hosts approximately 850 species of birds, more than 220 species of reptiles and 160 types of amphibians. Among the most popular are monkeys, frogs, turtles, sloths, whales and dolphins.
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As one of the world’s most infamous eco-tourism destinations, Costa Rica provides travellers with a wide variety of environmentally friendly activities. Whether you’re an animal lover, tree hugger, nature enthusiast or have a green thumb, there’s no shortage of Earth-friendly activities.
COSTA RICA QUEST This action-packed nine-day tour of Costa Rica's highlights is perfect for the adventurer who wants to explore the region's diversity. Travellers get their adrenaline pumping with a variety of optional activities including rafting, waterfall-rappeling, horseback riding, biking and ziplining. Follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, melt away in thermal springs of Arenal Volcano, search for the elusive quetzal bird in the cloud forest, or bliss out on a beach. G Adventures' CEOs (Chief Experience Officer) will help travellers find the secluded spots only the locals know. For more information please contact Timothy Chan at G Adventures: 416-260-0999 x 1353; timc@gadventures.com or visit: www.gadventures.com