Costa Rica Family Vacation

Among countries in the region, Costa Rica stands alone. It has the oldest democracy, strongest economy, and largest middle class in all of Central America, factors that have contributed to its remarkable political stability. Free from the kind of turmoil and civil strife that has affected many of the countries in the region, the nation has developed into one of top tourist destinations in all of Latin America.

A virtual living nature museum, Costa Rica contains more than 850 bird species, 600 species of butterfly, and exotic species such as three-toad sloths, giant anteaters, wild peccaries, jaguars, and several different kinds of monkeys. Equally impressive is the wide range of geographical diversity. With both a Carribbean and Atlantic coast, there are certainly plenty of beaches, with everything from active volcanoes, rainforests, mangrove swamps, lowland jungles, and cloud forests in between.

You and your family can enjoy bird watching, observing wildlife, hiking along an active volcano, trekking through a cloud forest, whitewater rafting, hot springs, rainforest canopy tours, horseback riding, boat trips, and many other activities that are sure to leave a lasting impression. For water sport enthusiasts, a Costa Rican vacation offers world class sport-fishing, surfing, snorkeling, and of course plenty of swimming. For the kids, experiences such as visiting reptile or butterfly gardens, wildlife parks, nature reserves, and historical museums can be fun and educational at the same time. Even if you’re not really a nature "lover" per se you’re almost certain to find the natural beauty of Costa Rica breath taking and relaxing.

Many travel agencies specialize in family-friendly Costa Rican vacation packages, some of them offered by well known family-oriented companies such as Vacations by Disney. Tour packages generally include a diverse sampling of what the country has to offer and always include plenty of activities for the kids.